BRABUS has released an early teaser image of a new model it plans to unveil at the 2011 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show in just a few week’s time. The Mercedes-Benz tuning specialist hasn’t revealed much in the image, but it has certainly got everyone guessing. From the teaser shot, we […]
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.
Video: BMW carbon fibre SGL manufacturing process
BMW has released an interesting video outlining the carbon fibre manufacturing process used by partner company SGL Automotive Carbon Fibres. BMW is looking to incorporate more carbon fibre material into its future lineup. The company has said that it wants to develop ways to bring down the cost of manufacturing […]
Holden Commodore SSV special order with Toll Holden Racing Team livery
Bay City Holden has just completed a special order for a Series II VE Holden Commodore SSV in Toll Holden Racing Team livery. Sergeant Tara Gleeson, an avid Holden fan, ordered the Toll Racing VE Commodore all the way from Afghanistan while serving with the Australian Defence Forces. Sergeant Gleeson […]
Porsche 911 Turbo crashed into Rhine River after being lent to a friend
A 996 Porsche 911 Turbo has been pulled from the Rhine River in Zurich, Switzerland, after the 24-year-old owner lent it to his friend for a test drive. The friend, probably not regarded as the best of friends anymore, lost control and crashed the 911 Turbo off the end of […]
Video: 2012 BMW M5 Green Hell Nurburgring Fly & Drive experience
Six lucky BMW M enthusiasts have been given the chance to drive the new 2012 BMW M5 at the Nurburgring Green Hell in a special Fly and Drive experience. BMW has just released a video showcase of the event. The video is not quite as exciting as you might think, […]
Video: Volkswagen Touareg W12 turbo – awesome rear-wheel drive burnouts
Normally, SUVs and four-wheel drives aren’t considered to be performance vehicles, but times have changed. This is a Volkswagen Touareg with a heavily tuned W12 twin turbo engine under the bonnet, and it has been set up so it can do epic rear-wheel drive burnouts. We’re not sure how this […]
Lexus IS F TRD CCS Concept performance kit available to order
Lexus has revealed that it will be releasing the Lexus IS F TRD Circuit Club Sport Concept bodykit onto the market, at least in Japan. The aggressive kit was first revealed on the Lexus IS F at the 2010 Tokyo Auto Salon. Apart from the bright orange paintwork and the […]
Aston Martin V12 Zagato production version revealed ahead of Frankfurt show
Aston Martin has revealed the road-going production version of the gorgeous Aston Martin V12 Zagato which will have a proper unveiling at the 2011 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany next month. Just 150 units will be produced, at least initially. Some may remember our previous reports outlining the Aston […]