Some days you wake up in the morning and don’t really feel like going to work. But what was cyclist Neil Campbell thinking of the morning he woke up and done this crazy stunt? Thanks to a new Porsche Cayenne Turbo, he’s just set a new European record for the […]
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.
Mercedes-AMG Project ONE prototype testing continues
Mercedes-AMG is busy preparing its upcoming Project ONE hypercar, with testing and development now moved to race tracks and proving grounds. The engineers have been extensively testing the new hypercar in the digital world, in the lead up and following the concept car’s debut last year. This digital development process, […]
Nissan Navara Dark Sky concept shows enhancement potential
Nissan in the UK is showing off the enhancement potential of the Nissan Navara, unveiling the Dark Sky concept at the Hannover Motor Show in Germany. The concept was developed in the UK in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA), and comes with a range of aftermarket-style enhancements as […]
For sale: 1985 Gaz Chaika M14 Russian limousine in Australia
Now take a look at this dictator’s machine. It’s called a Gaz Chaika M14, from 1985. And yep, it’s up for sale in Australia and with just 30,000km on the clock. The Chaika is a massive limousine made in Russia measuring 6.1 metres in length. It’s underpinned by the older […]
Beautiful Ferrari Monza SP1 & SP2 special editions revealed
A couple of exquisite special edition Ferraris have been unveiled, called the Ferrari Monza SP1 and SP2. These are part of a new segment Ferrari calls “Icone”, which is set to involve cars inspired by models of the 1940s-1950s. These first two are inspired by the 1948 166 MM and […]
A90 Toyota Supra specs confirmed: 3.0T inline 6, over 220kW
Toyota’s all-new A90 Supra is getting very near now, with the first prototype drives already begun overseas. Toyota Australia has also confirmed the new model will officially join the local showroom next year. It’s been years in the making and it is turning out to be one of the most […]
McLaren 600LT makes Australian debut in Sydney
The mighty McLaren 600LT made its Australian debut today at a special media event in Sydney, giving us all a first close-up look at the new track-ready yet road-legal supercar. Initially revealed earlier this year, the McLaren 600LT is the first LT – long tail – model for the Sports […]
2019 Mercedes-AMG A 35 hot hatch revealed
Following a few teasers earlier in the week, this is it. The all-new Mercedes-AMG A 35 hot hatch. It comes in underneath the A 45 super hatch. First thing’s first, the engine. It’s a 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder based on the M260 unit, producing a neat 225kW and 400Nm. Peak torque […]