Polestar has performed its first run of crash tests of the upcoming Polestar 1 hybrid sports car. This is the first time Volvo has analysed the strength of a carbon fibre body under crash test conditions. Unlike steel bodies which bend and absorb energy during an impact, carbon fibre is […]
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.
Mopar debuts 1000hp ‘Hellephant’ crate motor with 1968 Charger concept
Mopar has put together a unique concept for the SEMA show this year, called the 1968 Dodge Super Charger Concept. It debuts a brand new 1000hp ‘Hellephant’ 426 HEMI crate motor that’s now available. The Hellephant 426 HEMI is a new crate engine option for enthusiasts to purchase for their […]
RAM 2500, 3500 recalled, steering could “turn in the wrong direction”
For the second time this week RAM, via its local importer American Special Vehicles, has issued a safety recall for its 2500 and 3500 trucks. This time the potential issue is down to the steering. According to the ACCC product safety government website, some RAM 2500 and RAM 3500 trucks […]
Subaru WRX STI sets Transfăgărășan Highway record (video)
You might remember a couple of years ago Subaru clocked a lap record in a modified WRX STI around the legendary Isle of Man TT motorcycle road circuit. Well, another record has been set. This time it’s the Transfăgărășan Highway in Romania. Subaru enlisted the same driver, rally man Mark […]
Nissan 370Z gets VR30TT conversion for SEMA exhibit
Nissan has put together a handful of project cars for this year’s SEMA show in Las Vegas, currently underway, including an awesome ‘Project Clubsport 23’ concept based on the 370Z. The Nissan Project Clubsport 23 is described as an “ongoing parts development” platform that has been put together to showcase […]
2020 Porsche 911 GT3 ‘992’ spotted at Nurburgring, looks fast (video)
Have a listen to this. Porsche has been spotted testing the upcoming 2020 Porsche 911 GT3 ‘992’ at the Nurburgring, going flat chat for all to hear. The prototype appears to be wearing its new-look aero kit as well. Porsche is yet to unveil the next-gen 992 911 range, but […]
2020 Kia Forte GT unveiled at SEMA, gets turbo power
Kia has used the SEMA show in Las Vegas to debut a new sporty version of the Forte (called Cerato in Australia), with the Forte GT. It gives the popular small car some turbo power and a racier look than ever before. The 2019 Kia Cerato has only just gone […]
Hyundai N Line enhancements for i30 Fastback announced
Hyundai is expanding its new N Line performance accessories range in Europe, presenting sporty parts for the new i30 Fastback. As we already know, Hyundai Australia will soon welcome the i30 Fastback N. This is essentially a four-door coupe version of the i30 N hatchback, featuring the same performance credentials […]