What do you get when you stick a high-powered laser onto the new BMW M2 Competition and line it up against a bunch of balloons? The potential to break a rather strange world record. What else? BMW released a teaser video a few weeks ago showing an M2 drifting in […]
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 Ford Everest on sale in Australia in September from $49,190
Ford Australia is getting ready to launch the model year 2019 Ford Everest and has today confirmed initial specs and pricing before its showroom arrival in September. The new model boasts a number of fresh features and powertrain options, and a mildly updated design. Underpinned by the 2019 Ford Ranger […]
Audi PB18 e-tron supercar concept to debut at Pebble Beach
Audi is planning a special concept car for the Pebble Beach Car Week event in California next month, called the Audi PB18 e-tron. A preview image has been released showing what looks to be a very low-slung supercar silhouette. The is being described as a supercar concept, offering “emotion instead […]
Porsche Taycan specifications confirmed, “over 440kW”
The Porsche Taycan is getting closer to its showroom arrival, and by the looks of the initial specs it should put a pretty big dent in the electric sports car market. It will be Porsche’s first fully electric vehicle, with more models expected to follow in the coming years. Porsche […]
2019 Suzuki Vitara revealed, 1.0T engine replaces 1.6L
The 2019 Suzuki Vitara facelift has been unveiled in European specification, showcasing a freshened up design, enhanced technology, and a revised powertrain lineup. A similar update is expected for the Australian market later this year. Under the bonnet, Suzuki is replacing the 1.6-litre petrol version with a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol three-cylinder. […]
Overfinch announces opulent enhancements for 2018 Range Rover
Renowned Range Rover tuner Overfinch has developed a new package for the 2018 Range Rover, giving it a big boost in visual presence while adding some very indulgent equipment inside. Based on the latest Range Rover, Overfinch has come up with a comprehensive upgrade package for the exterior and interior. […]
Bugatti Divo previewed with angry engine sound (video)
Bugatti has released another teaser of the highly-anticipated Bugatti Divo. It follows a preview earlier this month that confirmed the nameplate is on the way. In the latest teaser we get a taste of the hypercar’s soundtrack while starting up. We’re also shown what appears to be a over-zoomed preview […]
2020 Range Rover Evoque spotted, diesel hybrid under development (video)
Land Rover has been spotted test driving a prototype version of the 2020 Range Rover Evoque at the Nurburgring, pushing the popular luxury SUV hard on the notorious German circuit. In the video below the prototype appears to be wearing heaps of camouflaging wrap and extra panels to conceal the […]