If you thought the standard Audi RS 3 was an astonishingly powerful little car, then get a load of this. It’s a tune-up package from renowned Audi tuner ABT. The latest Audi RS 3 comes with a bonkers 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder engine that cranks out 294kW and 480Nm. This helps […]
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.
Lexus LC convertible gets green light, LC F under evaluation – report
We all know the new Lexus LC is a stunning coupe. But now we hear there might be a convertible version in the works, which should send jaws smashing further into the ground. According to an Auto Express report, internal sources say a drop-top LC has been given the green […]
Infiniti to offer electric powertrains for all models by 2021
Like many carmakers, Infiniti has put in place aggressive plans to produce electric vehicles. In fact, it has just announced it will introduce new vehicles with electric powertrains from 2021. The news comes straight from the horse’s mouth, with Nissan CEO Hiroto Saikawa announcing goal during the Automotive News World […]
2018 North American International Auto Show – highlights (mega gallery)
The North American International Auto Show in Detroit kicks off the motoring calendar for 2018 with some interesting new concept cars and some global debuts for new showroom models. This year Mercedes revealed its new G-Class, with special guest Arnold Schwarzenegger helping out with the unveiling, while Lexus debuted its […]
2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class spotted; new A 35 AMG? (video)
Mercedes-Benz is said to be preparing a new semi-performance hot hatch, dubbed the A 35 AMG. What’s it all about? Well, here is a taste of its design. A prototype has been spotted out and about during street test drives in Germany, wearing the upcoming A-Class body and plenty of […]
Toyota Australia boosts safety tech across Kluger range
Family car buyers will be interested to hear Toyota Australia has rolled out some updates for the Kluger, adding more safety to the popular 7-seat SUV. An extensive safety suite has been added to all variants in the range, including the base GX model. The package was previously reserved for […]
New BMW X4 confirmed for 2018, M40d to be added
BMW has confirmed it will be launching the new X4 medium-size coupe SUV this year, following the launch of the X2 during the first half. The news was confirmed during a BMW Group press conference at the Detroit auto show, saying that “2018 will be the year of ‘X’!” BMW […]
Ferrari planning all-electric supercar to rival Tesla Roadster 2.0
Despite a long history of aurally-pleasing petrol engines, Ferrari will introduce an all-electric supercar, the company’s CEO has confirmed. It’s set to arrive before Tesla launches its all-new Roadster 2.0 in 2020. Speaking with media at the Detroit auto show, currently underway, Ferrari CEO Sergio Marchionne said the company will […]