Why does Australia always miss out on the fun stuff? Mazda Europe has just announced a new limited edition Karai Mazda MX-5 Special Edition Roadster Coupe for its local market. Not that this is the most exciting of special editions, the bright green Karai MX-5 at least breaks up the […]
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.
Porsche 911 Turbo with Chevrolet LS1 V8 conversion
Here’s a strange conversion for you. It’s a Porsche 911 Turbo with a Chevrolet LS1 5.7-litre V8 mounted in the back. Never before have we seen such an interesting combination of Germany’s finest blended with American muscle. The project was found on LS1tech forums, and is being undertaken by a […]
Video: McLaren MP4-12C vs Ferrari 458 Italia
Here it is folks, a McLaren MP4-12C vs Ferrari shoot-off. Ever since the McLaren MP4-12C debuted at the Goodwood Festival of Speed last year, the only thing people wanted to know was, is it better than the Ferrari 458? Both feature a 400kW-plus mid-mounted V8 engine, both use a sophisticated […]
Aston Martin V12 Zagato production comfirmed?
The stunning Aston Martin V12 Zagato has just been confirmed for production on Aston Martin’s website. The website lists the model as part of the showroom lineup, but says, “only a strictly limited run of road going cars will be built”. Meanwhile, the company recently told UK auto publication, Autocar, […]
2011 Australian International Motor Show – Top 10 must-sees
The 2011 Australian International Motor Show has just been opened to the public in Melbourne. The thing is though, where do you head first? What cars do you just have to check out? Perhaps the new 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco R, or the 2011 Lamborghini Aventador, the Lexus LFA, or even […]
Joss JP1 prototype revealed at 2011 Australian International Motor Show
Joss is showing the latest version of its Joss JP1 prototype at the 2011 Australian International Motor Show in Melbourne. The car at the show features an totally new body design compared with the Joss JP1 that was first show, at the Melbourne show, in 2004. This car looks much, […]
FPV Concept GT black debuts at 2011 Australian International Motor Show
A special FPV Concept GT black-on-black is now on show at the 2011 Australian International Motor Show in Melbourne. This is Holden versus Ford as its greatest, with HSV unveiling a Black Edition Clubsport concept earlier this morning. It shows off that distinct black theme. Everything’s black. The new lightweight […]
HSV Clubsport SV Black Edition debuts at 2011 Australian International Motor Show
The HSV Clubsport SV Black Edition is now on show at the 2011 Australian International Motor Show in Melbourne. Like various other international manufacturers, HSV has taken on the increasingly popular ‘Black’ edition theme. It features various modern muscle car charcaracteristics and trimmings. Starting with the body, HSV has come […]