The flagship Audi has come in for some updates for the introduction of the 2019 Audi R8, in coupe and spyder form. It’s the most powerful series production version yet. Audi has applied some of its technologies derived from the R8 LMS GT3 and GT4 racing cars to the latest […]
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.
Ares Design finalises Project Pony ‘Ferrari 412’ design
Remember the beautiful Ferrari 412 modern remake by Ares Design? Well, the design plans have been finalised and Ares is now taking orders. The project is based on the Ferrari GTC4Lusso, only the body is completely new, taking inspiration from the classic four-seat Ferrari 412. It’s called Project Pony, and […]
Audi Q2 L long wheelbase revealed for China
The Chinese love rear seat space for some reason and the market has even caused some carmakers to make special versions of their vehicles with extra rear seat room. As is the case with the new Audi Q2 L. Audi has just taken the wraps off the stretched version of […]
Ferrari SUV ‘Purosangue’ spotted for first time (video)
A spy video has surfaced showing what appears to be the Ferrari SUV that’s been in the headlines recently. This could be the first glimpse yet of the controversial new model. It’s a strange video, as it shows what looks to be a Ferrari GTC4Lusso creeping up a driveway before […]
Dyson vehicle to be produced in Singapore at new facility
You know the automotive world is entering an all-new era when a vacuum cleaner specialist aims to produce a new car. Yep, Dyson is moving ahead with plans to build an all-new electric vehicle, and has confirmed it will manufacture it in a new facility in Singapore. Dyson announced that […]
2019 Nissan Maxima debut confirmed for LA auto show
Nissan has sent out a revealing teaser of the 2019 Nissan Maxima sedan, confirming its full debut will take place at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show next month. The Nissan Maxima is the company’s large sedan in the US market. It was sold in Australia up until 2013, as […]
Racing the Hyundai i30 N in Whiteline Twilight Tarmac Rallysprint: Round 1
You’ve probably heard sayings like ‘race on Sunday, drive to work on Monday’. Well, Hyundai Australia invited us to put that theory into practice with the new Hyundai i30 N hot hatch by competing in the first round of the Whiteline Twilight Tarmac Rallysprint, within the grounds of Sydney International […]
2018 Renault Koleos awarded 5-star ANCAP safety rating
The Renault Koleos has finally been awarded the full five-star safety rating by ANCAP, following a boost in safety equipment applied to the SUV. Crash tests were conducted by the Euro NCAP department. Up until now the latest Renault Koleos had been unrated in ANCAP’s listings. This was despite its […]