Renault is reportedly planning a lightweight, higher performance version of the new Alpine A110, coming in as a kind of R.S. version for serious driving fans. The news stems from an Auto Express report in the UK, which says the new variant, dubbed the A110 Sport Chassis, will come with […]
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 Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) spied, to adopt new MHA platform (video)
Mercedes-Benz has been spotted testing the next-gen GLS, codenamed X167, out on the streets in Germany. The prototype is wearing plenty of camouflage to conceal the all-new design. The current GLS hasn’t undergone a major generation overhaul since the nameplate first debuted back in 2006. It has received some updates […]
Jaguar I-Pace undergoes final stages of testing, arrives in LA
The upcoming Jaguar I-Pace is undergoing its final on-road testing ahead of its 2018 debut, with a prototype recently rolling back into Los Angeles. Jaguar debuted the I-Pace concept at the LA auto show last year. So far Jaguar says around 200 prototypes of the all-new, all-electric crossover have completed […]
Video: The Grand Tour team try to look more ‘American’
A couple more teasers of the second season of The Grand Tour have hit the ‘Tube, including a funny sketch about the hosts trying to look more American (i.e. Donald Trump). The team go into makeup where they embark on a makeover that aims to make them look more American, […]
2018 Ford EcoSport on sale in Australia December 14
Ford Australia is getting ready to launch the MY2018 EcoSport compact SUV, following its unveiling earlier this year. It brings in an updated design, improved in-car tech, and new powertrain options. Starting with the design changes. Ford has applied its latest styling language to the plucky off-roader, with a new […]
Zama Heritage Centre showcases over 400 Nismo classics (mega gallery)
Nismo fans are being treated to a special exhibit at the Zama Heritage Centre at the moment, with a huge showcase of classic Nissan motorsport cars, including Group C cars, Touring Cars, and current Super GT cars. Some of these were taken from the exhibit and showcased at last week’s […]
Lexus LF-1 Limitless concept to preview new coupe SUV
The Los Angeles auto show is still underway but it hasn’t stopped Lexus from planning a major SUV debut for the Detroit motor show in January. Called the Lexus LF-1 Limitless, the new concept will preview the “next genre of luxury crossover vehicles”, Lexus says. It will showcase a design […]
Volvo S60 & V60 Polestar World Championship Editions announced
Volvo’s performance division Polestar is celebrating its FIA World Touring Car Championship win by introducing special edition versions of the Volvo S60 and Volvo V60, called, fittingly, the World Championship Editions. The Polestar World Championship Editions are available in D4, D5, T5, and T6 variant grades, packed with the catalogue’s […]