It will probably be a transmission that exists only in our memories in the coming years, but it seems Toyota could be looking to keep the manual gearbox alive and kicking with upcoming updates to its Supra. According to a Magazine X report out of Japan, Toyota engineers have been […]
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.
Ferrari ‘Purosangue’ SUV prototype spotted, wears GTC4Lusso body (video)
Ferrari has been spotted testing driving what is believed to be an early prototype version of its upcoming Purosangue SUV. The SUV was first confirmed by Ferrari back in 2018, but it looks like development is ongoing. Although reluctant to call it an SUV, during a presentation in 2018 Ferrari […]
Video: BMW designer Christopher Weil explains new 4 Series
Not a fan of of the huge, vertical kidney grilles on the 2021 BMW 4 Series? BMW is out to explain why it has designed such a controversial theme for the sports car in its latest episode of BMW Today. There’s no doubt about it, the grilles are very unique […]
2022 Nissan Z car ‘400Z’ envisioned again, most accurate yet?
Could this be the most accurate rendering of the 2022 Nissan Z car? We think so. It’s based on the teaser video that Nissan sent out in May this year, and it could give us the best look yet at the highly-anticipated next-generation sports car. Using the dark and shadowy […]
BMW ‘B57S’ M50d quad-turbo diesel production ending in September
It was sweet while it lasted but it looks like BMW is dropping its impressive 3.0-litre quad-turbo inline-six diesel engine from its range, globally. We saw early signs of this in Australia, with the X7 M50d and X5/X6 M50d removed from the local lineup after being offered here for only […]
New Bentley Continental GT Mulliner Convertible unveiled
Looking to buy a new car for the summer? Perhaps this is what you’re thinking. It’s the new Bentley Continental GT Mulliner convertible. This is all about craftsmanship and quality. In fact, 400,000 stitches hold the upholstery together. It’s described as the luxury pinnacle of the Continental GT family, and […]
V8 2021 Land Rover Defender test mule spotted (video)
Land Rover has been spotted testing a V8 version of its all-new Defender. Where? On the Nurburgring, of all places. But you just know how much fun this is going to be in the mud. It was reported a few months ago, but now we have further confirmation that a […]
Tuner already planning upgrades for 2021 Ford Bronco
The all-new Ford Bronco hasn’t even hit the market, yet tuners are already planning big things for the highly-anticipated model. As is the case with this proposal by a company called Maxlider Brothers Customs. The US-based company is proposing a special package for both the two- and four-door Bronco, called […]