BMW has announced details of the new 2012 BMW 6 Series Coupe variants, including the 2012 BMW 640d, the 2012 BMW 640i and the 2012 BMW 650i, all boasting turbocharged engine performance. The biggest change to the all-new 2012 BMW 6 Series Coupe range is the inclusion of the new […]
Brett Davis
Brett is the editor and founder of PerformanceDrive. He's obsessed with driving, having played with Matchbox cars until he was tall enough to drive a real one. After initially working as a mechanic, Brett earned a degree in journalism and entered media as an editorial assistant at Top Gear Australia magazine. He then worked at CarAdvice. His dream is to live next door to the Nurburgring in Germany.
Mazda RX-8 Spirit R special edition last send off
As a last special goodbye edition for the Mazda RX-8, Mazda Japan has announced a final Mazda RX-8 Spirit R special edition for the local JDM market. The special model comes with subtle interior and exterior revisions over the normal Type RS and Type E variants. From the outside, the […]
2012 Mercedes-Benz G65 AMG spotted undisguised in Dubai
Prototypes of the upcoming 2012 Mercedes-Benz G65 AMG super-tough off-roader have been spotted undisguised in Dubai. The G65 AMG will be the most powerful version of the military-style SUV ever made. Official details of the new Mercedes-Benz G65 AMG, successor to the G55 AMG, are yet to be released. According […]
Audi RS 3 by MTM with 347kW (472hp)
Renowned Audi tuner MTM has come up with a power-up package for the new Audi RS 3 super hot hatch. The package includes an engine tune which allows the hatch to punch out 347kW of power. In standard form, the Audi RS 3 comes with a 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder engine […]
Video: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 laps Nurburgring in 7:41.27
The new 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is shaping up to be a very exciting car. Although it is yet to be released, General Motors has been undertaking extensive testing of the new model, and has confirmed a Nurburgring lap time of 7:41.27. The 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 will be GM’s […]
New Honda Civic Type R to get turbocharged engine – report
That’s right, according to international word, the famed Honda Civic Type R, a car regarded for its ‘NA’ naturally aspirated power, could be about to turn to turbocharging. This will help boost performance and reduce emissions and fuel consumption. (Non-Type R 2012 Honda Civic hatch pictured) As much as we […]
Video: Eight-car Nurburgring crash scene
Remember the big eight-car Nurburgring crash from a few days ago? Some video footage of the crash scene has just been posted up on YouTube, including an in-car camera mounted onto the back of a BMW which narrowly missed being involved in the crash. The video is around 15 minutes […]
Volkswagen Golf R32 twin turbo with 650hp
If you like your hot hatches extra hot, you’ll love this spicy little meatball. It’s a Mk5 Volkswagen Golf R32 twin-turbo boasting 485kW (650hp) thanks to a comprehensive HPA twin-turbo kit and 3.6-litre stroker engine. The Volkswagen Golf R32 is already a very potent little package, being Volkswagen’s most powerful […]