It seems Audi has filed a trade mark application at the European Intellectual Property Office for the name “R8 Green Hell”, suggesting there could be a special edition on the horizon for the mid-engine supercar. The trade mark was filled by Audi AG under class 12, which is for vehicles, […]
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.
Polestar 2 production starts in Geely factory in China
Production of the Polestar 2 has commenced at Geely’s existing Volvo factory in Luqiao, China. Deliveries will first flow into Europe, followed by China and North America. The Polestar 2 is, as the name suggests, the premium Volvo-operated sub-brand’s second model following the Polestar 1. It hits the market as […]
Aston Martin reveals new twin-turbo V6, debuts in Valhalla (video)
Aston Martin has confirmed and indeed unveiled its all-new engine project; a twin-turbo V6. It’s set to find use in a range of new mid-engined hybrid Aston Martin sports cars of the future, kicking off with the Valhalla in 2022. The new V6 adopts the common 3.0-litre capacity, with 500cc […]
Next-gen Nissan Z car getting new badge, trademark found
Nissan has filed a trademark application for a new Z car badge, it seems, potentially adding evidence that there is a new sports car on the horizon to continue the heritage. The application was filed on March 12 in Canada, and can be seen on the country’s intellectual property […]
2021 Hyundai i20 N test mule spotted, 1.6 turbo expected
A mysterious prototype has been spotted in Korea with all signs suggesting it is a test mule of the upcoming i20 N performance hot hatch. Hyundai has sent out only one real preview and in that respect one proper confirmation that an i20 N will soon hit the market. A […]
RAM 1500 police car joins NSW Marine Command
NSW Police Marine Command has welcomed a RAM 1500 duty car to its fleet, which will be primarily used to tow marine vessels to various parts of the state. You have to admit the RAM 1500 police car does look pretty cool. It features complete police livery, however, it doesn’t […]
2021 Hyundai iMax/iLoad spotted, switches to FWD platform
Hyundai has been spotted test driving a prototype version of the all-new, third-generation, 2021 Hyundai iMax/iLoad in Korea. Spy shots reveal and confirm some interesting details. This is the first time we’ve seen a prototype of the long-awaited van, and in fact it is the first proper sign that a […]
Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo confirmed for “late 2020”
In reporting its 2019 financial results last night Porsche has confirmed some new products in the pipeline as part of an investment program worth around 10 billion euros in the areas of hybridisation and electrification, to be expressed by 2024. As we reported earlier in the year, Porsche posted 280,800 […]