Following in the footsteps of the CX-8 LE, Mazda Australia is launching an exclusive version of its smallest SUV. Introducing the CX-3 Akari LE. Based on the already top-spec Akari, the LE adds a number of distinct trimmings that promise to boost overall luxury. The interior is distinguished with a […]
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.
Summernats 32 to debut drifting pad for special demonstrations
Summernats 32 will debut a number of new events and special demonstrations. The latest new feature confirmed will be a dedicated drifting showcase. Yep, yet another form of huge horsepower turning tyres into smoke. Organisers have confirmed Summernats 32 will debut new drifting demonstrations taking place on Friday, Saturday, and […]
2019 Hyundai Elantra on sale in Australia, Go variant added
Some updates and a new variant has been applied for the introduction of the 2019 Hyundai Elantra in Australia. The new model showcases a boost in standard features, and a refreshed design as previewed with the overseas model earlier this year. Kicking off the range is a new Elantra Go (pictured […]
Volkswagen sells thousands of illegal vehicles, issues recall – report
Volkswagen is in strife again for taking part in illegal activity. This time it seems the company may have sold up to around 17,000 pre-production vehicles to customers which were not approved by authorities for customer use. A company spokesperson confirmed to German business newspaper Handelsblatt that for years the […]
McLaren MSO creates ‘racing through the ages’ special editions
McLaren’s MSO division has produced six special cars for McLaren Beverly Hills to celebrate ‘racing through the ages’. Three themes have been created to pay homage to key milestones in McLaren’s motorsport history. The six cars are based on the 570S Coupe and 570S Spider, and were specially created by […]
Porsche 911 hybrid could do 0-100 in 3.4 seconds – report
Porsche has openly expressed interest in the idea of an electrified Porsche 911. And now we hear the company is currently working on a hybrid version of the just-revealed 992-series. Yes, it’s sure to upset the purists, but Porsche is thinking about the future. Some countries in Europe have already […]
New A90 Toyota Supra front end revealed
An image of the new Toyota Supra has showed up on a fan forum, revealing the front end of the sports car for the very first time. This is about a month ahead of its scheduled debut set for the Detroit auto show. The image first surfaced from SupraMKV fan forum, […]
Aston Martin Valkyrie V12 revs to 11,000rpm, produces 1000hp (video)
Aston Martin is showing off the crazy new Cosworth-developed naturally aspirated V12 that will power the upcoming Valkyrie hypercar. A video has been released showing the engine spinning its head off, to an F1-like 11,000rpm. Up until this point the finer specifics of the powertrain for the Valkyrie were yet […]