A Ferrari Enzo crash that ended in the ocean during recent a Targa Newfoundland event has been captured on video. The modified Edo Competition Ferrari Enzo – FXX replica – was being driven by owner Zahir Rana and navigator Roland Linder at the time of the crash. It’s always unfortunate […]
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.
Alfa Romeo 4C production officially confirmed for 2013
Alfa Romeo has confirmed at the 2011 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show that production of the Alfa Romeo 4C will start in 2013. It was reported sports coupe would hit the market at some point, but this is the first time we’ve heard official confirmation. The Alfa Romeo 4C is like […]
Video: Lexus LFA review by Alan Jones
Lexus Autralia has released a Lexus LFA review by Alan Jones. The former F1 World Champion took one for a quick spin at Eastern Creek International Raceway during the Australian Muscle Car Masters earlier this month. The Lexus LFA is the most expensive and most powerful Lexus ever made, it’s […]
Wiesmann MF3 Final Edition unveiled at Frankfurt show
German sports car specialist Wiesmann has unveiled one of 18 special edition Wiesmann MF3 Final Edition roadsters at the 2011 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany. Just 18 Final Eidtion roadsters are being made to commemorate the end of production for the 18-year-old Wiesmann MF3 Roadster sports car. Each example […]
2012 Audi A5 DTM race car unveiled at Frankfurt show
Audi has unveiled the new 2012 Audi A5 DTM race car at the 2011 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show. The new touring car will be used to compete in the 2012 season of the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) in Germany. Some may remember a few months ago Audi revealed some preview […]
Lotus reveals new V8 engine development in progress
Lotus has revealed an all-new Lotus V8 engine is in its final stages of development, releasing a preview image of the new V8 onto its Facebook page. It’s unconfirmed what model Lotus the new V8 engine will go into at this stage, but a likely candidate is the upcoming Lotus […]
Video: Audi R8 V10 twin-turbo with 1000hp by Underground Racing
Renowned Lamborghini, and general supercar tuner, Underground Racing in the US has released a video showcase of its new Audi R8 V10 twin-turbo system which is now available for purchase. It gives the Audi R8 V10 up to 1200hp. The kit includes intricate pipe work that comes with the installation […]
Video: Nissan GT-R beats 11 of the world’s best driver’s cars in mega drag race
Motor Trend in the US has put together the mother of all races between – deep breath – a Nissan GT-R, BMW 1 Series M Coupe, Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca, Porsche 911 GT3 RS, Chevrolet Corvette ZO6 (Z07 pack), Ferrari 458 Italia, Audi R8 GT, Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, […]