Looking for something a little different? Or maybe you’re not over the death of the Aussie V8s? Here’s an Audi A6 featuring a Holden 253 V8. No, it’s not a typo. An outside-the-box person out there has fitted a second-generation Audi A6, which is actually available with a 253ci V8 […]
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.
Pogea Racing transforms Alfa Romeo 4C into a stealthy beast
Renowned Fiat and Abarth tuner Pogea Racing has developed a ‘performante’ version of the Alfa Romeo 4C called the Nemesis, giving it more aero, a stealthier attitude, and a lot more power. Starting with the exterior, Pogea Racing has come up with a custom front bumper bar with an integrated […]
2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid review (video)
Yes, we know what you’re thinking. Boring Camry. However, if you want a very economical, spacious, affordable, and well-built large sedan, the Camry is simply the most popular model on offer. With thousands of buyers every year, surely they’re all onto something? The latest model has just undergone a major […]
DS X E-Tense concept envisions dramatic supercar of 2035
Citroen’s DS Automobiles has unveiled a new concept car called the DS X E-Tense, which is a vision for a supercar for 2035. It features all kinds of futuristic design cues and technologies. DS is describing it as a “radically different experience”. It certainly looks that way. Passengers enter the […]
2019 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera spotted at Nurburgring (video)
Aston Martin has been spotted test driving a prototype version of what has to be the new DBS Superleggera. We say ‘has to be’ because the company only released a teaser for the new model last week, which means testing is probably well and truly underway. Set to come in […]
Facelifted 2018 Mazda BT-50 revealed, on sale in Australia in May
This is it. The facelifted 2018 Mazda BT-50, which has been redesigned exclusively for the Australian market. It goes on sale in May, and will come in as the second and most extensive update for the ute since the current-gen’s introduction in 2011. Mazda fans will instantly notice the new-look […]
Infiniti confirms new EV platform inspired by Q concept
Infiniti has confirmed it is planning a new electric vehicle platform inspired by the Q Inspiration concept. Production is scheduled to commence in China by around 2023. This is good news as the Q Inspiration concept (pictured), unveiled earlier this year, is a superb looking vehicle. The new platform will […]
Ford Australia slammed with $10 million fine over PowerShift complaints
Ford Australia is in strife over its PowerShift dual-clutch automatic transmission and the way it handled complaints, resulting in one of the biggest fines under the Australian Consumer Law ever handed down. Ford is being ordered to pay a $10 million fine and has to create a new complaints program […]