The Paris motor show is always a big deal for car manufacturers and car fans, as it is regularly used to show off the latest and greatest concepts and new showroom models. This year was no different. But as usual, many of the debuts were spoiled by earlier online reveals […]
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.
McLaren 720S Track Pack announced, cuts 24kg
It’s back. The Track Pack. And this time it’s for the latest McLaren 720S, providing some improvements to aerodynamics and some decent weight reduction. The Track Pack for the 720S builds on from the Track Pack announced for the 570S Spider last year. In the 720S McLaren has used its […]
Confirmed: Citroen C5 Aircross on sale in Australia next year
The Citroen C5 Aircross has been confirmed for Australia, following its global debut last year. It will bring in a number of firsts for Citroen in this country, including an advanced suspension and comfort package. Pitched as Citroen’s new flagship model, the C5 Aircross showcases Progressive Hydraulic Cushions suspension. This […]
Holden Time Attack Concept unveiled with 1000kW
Holden has unveiled an outrageous concept car this morning called the Holden Time Attack Concept. It’s being designed to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of Holden’s first win at Bathurst back in 1968. So far Holden says it is a “virtual” concept that has been created entirely by GM Holden […]
Toyota Corolla Gazoo Racing hot hatch on the cards – report
Rumours are afloat again surrounding the possibility of Toyota finally launching a hot hatch version of the ever-popular Corolla to compete with the likes of the Hyundai i30 N and Peugeot 308 GTi. According to an Auto Express report, the latest Corolla could be a candidate for Toyota’s GRMN treatment. […]
First Polestar 1 prototypes go into production in Sweden
The first prototype versions of the upcoming Polestar 1 have gone into production as they get ready for their road verification processes, including crash tests, weather testing and driving assessments. Volvo’s Polestar brand, which has been assigned to provide electrified performance vehicles kicking off with the 1, is planning to […]
BMW reveals M Performance parts for G20 3 Series
Well that wasn’t long. Pretty much at the same time BMW unveiled the all-new 2019 G20 3 Series, the company’s sub-brand, M Performance, unveiled the full range of personalisation options and accessories that will be offered with the new model. A special show car has been created to showcase what […]
1987 BMW M3 E30 0-100km/h & engine sound (video)
The BMW E30 M3 is regarded as one of the purest driver’s cars of all time. It’s forte is lightness matched with extremely agile and predictable handling, paired with a high-revving, naturally aspirated engine with rear-wheel drive and a manual transmission. It is the bee’s knees of driver’s cars. Unlike […]