How’s this for a crazy conversion idea. It’s a 1999 Honda Integra that features not just a rear-wheel drive conversion, but also a V8 engine conversion of mammoth proportions. We were going to say, ‘under the bonnet is a…’. But, the standard VTEC four-cylinder engine is gone. And so are […]
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.
2018 Mazda BT-50 GT review (video)
Welcome to the top-of-the-range Mazda BT-50 GT. When it comes to diesel dual-cab utes, the BT-50 is one of the strongest competitors in terms of engine size and power. You’re looking at the likes of the Toyota HiLux SR5, Nissan Navara ST-X, and the Mitsubishi Triton as direct rivals. All […]
McLaren Speedtail revealed, fastest McLaren ever
This is it. The new McLaren Speedtail. It has just been unveiled as McLaren’s fastest ever road car, surpassing the legendary McLaren F1 as the new top speed king. And you’d have to agree, it looks extremely fast just standing still. Just 106 examples of the Speedtail are going into […]
Toyota Australia confirms 5 new hybrid models by 2020
Toyota Australia has confirmed it will launch five new hybrid vehicles by the middle of 2020, kicking off with the first-ever RAV4 hybrid for the local market. The plan comes on the back of strong demand for the hybrid version of the Camry. In Australia, 48 per cent of buyers […]
Hyundai Saga concept previews compact electric SUV
Hyundai is previewing an interesting new concept car called the Hyundai Saga, which will make its debut at the Sao Paulo motor show next month. The concept appears to take the shape of a compact SUV. Two teaser images have been handed out, including one that shows the front end. […]
Ken Block creates insane ‘Hoonitruck’ Ford F-150 for Gymkhana 10 (video)
Ken Block is planning yet another one of his crazy driving films. However, instead of the usual Ford Focus rally car, it looks like ‘Gymkhana 10’ will feature a hugely modified Ford F-150. Welcome to the Hoonitruck. It’s mental. You only need to glance at the front to see the […]
Tesla posts first quarterly profit in 2 years
Tesla has reported its third quarter earnings, bagging a net income of US$312 million. This is the first profit for the company in two years, helped by rising production of the Model 3. The company posted record deliveries of the Model 3, with a gross margin of almost 20 per […]
2019 BMW X5 M Performance enhancements revealed
Following the reveal of the all-new 2019 BMW X5 in June, BMW’s M Performance division has now revealed new racy options that will become available for the large SUV. BMW is yet to unveil the fire-breathing X5 M all-out performance variant, but in the meantime customers can at least boost […]