The next-generation 2015 Ford Mustang could be coming to Australia as Ford prepares the 50th-year anniversary celebration model. Ford will be sending the new Mustang to some international markets, coinciding with the ‘Ford One’ strategy. (image of Mustang Giugiaro Concept) The Ford One strategy is all about effectively saving money […]
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: BRABUS SLR McLaren does 150km/h in car park
Here’s an interesting video that has popped up on the www, it’s a BRABUS SLR McLaren Roadster doing 150km/h in a car park. The special Mercedes-Benz-based BRABUS SLR Roadster is apparently one of only four in the world. Doing 150km/h in a car park is probably not the smartest thing […]
For Sale: 2000 Lamborghini Diablo GTR
Today we find a strapping example of a 2000 Lamborghini Diablo GTR for sale. It’s one of only 32 ever made by Lamborghini (only 30 were planned) and it includes plenty of kit to suit track racing. The Lamborghini Diablo GTR is a stripped out version of the Diablo GT. […]
2012 (991) Porsche 911 prototype catches fire
A next-generation 2012 (991) Porsche 911 prototype has caught fire during pre-production test drives in Germany. According to reports, the prototype 2012 Porsche 911 Cabriolet was engulfed in flames when fire departments came to the rescue. Unfortunately, fire crew were unable to save the 991 911, they say it burnt […]
Lamborghini Gallardo Galaxy Warrior kit: yuck?
Tired of the natural good looks of your Lamborghini Gallardo? Why not ruin it with an ATS Automotive Lamborghini Gallardo Galaxy Warrior bodykit? This super-vulgar pack was found on a German classifieds website. Let’s go over this disaster, starting from the front. The new front bumper bar actually doesn’t look […]
Next (991) Porsche 911 to get electro steering and seven-speed manual
The next-generation, 2012 991 Porsche 911 will apparently come with a seven-speed manual gearbox and will do without the traditional hydraulic steering in favour of a new electro-mechanical steering setup. A number of big automotive publications from around the world were given exclusive ride-along access in the next-generation 2012 991 […]
Video: BMW 1 Series M Coupe vs Audi RS 3
AutoExpress in the UK has released a nice little video of a race between the new BMW 1 Series M Coupe and the new hottest hatch to hit the block, the Audi RS 3. Both cars offer a 250kW engine. In the Beemer, it’s a 3.0-litre TwinPower turbo straight six, […]
1977 Holden Torana A9X ‘barn find’ to be auctioned
An extremely rare 1977 Holden Torana A9X hatchback will go under the hammer at an upcoming Shannons auction in Sydney in a few weeks. The A9X has been in storage under a house for 12 years. How often does the opportunity to own a genuine Holden A9X Torana come up? […]