Jaguar has put together a unique stunt using the new Jaguar XE 300 Sport and XE SV Project 8. The two cars were used to create a huge, 1km-long helix pattern on a beach in Wales. It’s basically the two cars performing a huge fishtail drift for 1000 metres along […]
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.
2019 Yenko Chevrolet Camaro revealed, up to 1000hp
Muscle car fans will be excited by this one. Tuning company Specialty Vehicle Engineering in the US is announcing a hugely potent upgrade package for the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro, called the Yenko SC, in Stage I and Stage II. It’s based on the Camara 1SS or 2SS. Except instead of […]
Skoda Kodiaq GT unveiled, new coupe SUV for China
Following up from the teaser sketches earlier in the week, Skoda has now unveiled its new Kodiaq GT four-door coupe SUV. It has been conjured up for the Chinese market. This is Skoda’s first coupe-like SUV, based on its largest model, the Kodiaq. It also comes in as the new […]
All-new 2019 Mazda3 previewed, debuts in November (video)
It looks like Mazda is planning to unveil the all-new 2019 Mazda3 next month. A sneaky teaser has just been sent out showing glimpses of the body. Mazda hasn’t said much about the teaser, simply saying that “a new era begins November 2018”. Taking a look at the video, we’re […]
For Sale: Mint RWB Porsche 911 964 featuring 400hp turbo
Classic Porsche 911 restomods seem to be all the craze at the moment, and there are a handful of specialist tuners out there that can create awesome projects for you. Here is one such example built by renowned Japanese tuner Rauh Welt Begriff (RWB), and it’s up for sale. It’s […]
2019 BMW X7 unveiled as new flagship SUV
Welcome to the biggest, most luxurious SUV BMW has ever conceived. It’s called the BMW X7, and it has just been unveiled as the company’s new flagship X series. Starting with the power sources, buyers (subject to specific market availability) will be able to select between four main engine options. […]
Audi fined $1.3 billion for V6, V8 diesel emissions violations
In another big blow to Volkswagen Group and its finances, Audi has just been slapped with a whopping 800-million-euro fine (about AU$1.3 billion). It was handed out by German prosecutors for emissions-related issues with its V6 and V8 diesel engines. More specifically, the huge fine is due to “deviations from […]
2019 Ford Mustang EcoBoost now on sale in Australia
Following the introduction of the 2019 Ford Mustang GT with its V8 engine, fans might be interested to hear the new turbocharged four-cylinder version is now available. The four-cylinder Mustang might not be the most desirable option but it is there for those who want the muscle car experience without […]