BMW has released some promotional footage of the upcoming 2012 BMW M5 being driven around the Ascari circuit in Spain. It’s raw and uncut and gives us a clean indication of what the 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 will sound like under full acceleration. We’re glade to tell you that 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.
Video: Ariel Atom turbo with 650hp – Fastest Atom in the world?
If you really, really want to go fast, and reach fast quickly, get yourself an Ariel Atom turbo with 650hp made by Real Street Performance. Like this example here. Just take a look at the videos below and you’ll see what we mean. There appears to be a bit of […]
Wartsila Emma Maersk: Biggest engine in the world?
Could this be the biggest engine in the world? It’s made by a company called Wartsila in Finland and it powers one of the biggest transport ships around today, the Emma Maersk. It’s basically a four-story-high 1820-litre diesel 14-cylinder engine that churns out a truly colossal 81,314kW of power and […]
Lamborghini Gallardo catches fire in Scotland
As much as we hate to report things like this, a Lamborghini Gallardo supercar has caught fire in Scotland over the weekend, causing devastating damage to the car. The 40-something owner of the Gallardo was taking his pride and joy for a drive through the Scottish Highlands only to smell […]
Cadillac CTS-V Coupe Hennessey V1000 tuning kit
Hennessey has released details of a new tuning package for the Cadillac CTS-V Coupe called the Hennessey V1000. As you might have guessed, the tuning kit brings power levels up to the 1000hp mark (746kW). The kit doesn’t just concentrate on what’s under the bonnet though, there’s also a comprehensive […]
2011 MINI Cooper S review
If you thought the MINI Cooper S was a little bit girly, perhaps a little on the soft side, you can think again. The latest 2011 MINI Cooper S is definitely capable of scaring the pants off even the most rugged goaty-growing, Jack-Daniels-drinking V8 petrol head. You only need to […]
Red Bull Racing for the road – Cars with wings?
Remember when Red Bull was just a humble energy drink? And then you started seeing the name and the ‘charging bulls’ logo sponsoring various sports events, mostly extreme ones like the Red Bull Air Race. Now, Red Bull isn’t just a company that puts fizzy drink into a can. It […]
Video: Alfa Romeo 4C first promo commercial
Alfa Romeo has just released a new Alfa Romeo 4C video promo for the upcoming sports coupe. After being officially unveiled at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show earlier this year, Alfa Romeo is getting ready to launch the 4C into international markets. The Alfa Romeo 4C features a mid-mounted 1.75-litre […]