BMW of Abu Dhabi has put together an all-in package for the BMW 440i Gran Coupe, ticking almost every M Performance box there is. It starts with the 440i Gran Coupe, which is the four-door coupe version of the 4 Series, which itself is the sports version of the 3 […]
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.
2018 Suzuki Jimny spotted, looks bigger and boxier (video)
Suzuki has been spotted testing the 2018 Jimny out in the mountains in Europe, showing its utilitarian, boxy shape carrying over from the current model. The video, by Motor1, shows the prototype sporting some nicely pumped out wheel arches – larger than those on the current model – that might […]
For Sale: Incredibly detailed Bugatti Chiron engine, 1:4 scale model
Looking around for some Christmas present ideas for your mechanically-minded family and friends? This detailed 1:4 scale model of the Bugatti Chiron engine could be just the thing. The Bugatti Chiron’s engine is a masterpiece of engineering, space efficiency, and mind-boggling tube work. It uses four turbochargers to pump air […]
Jaguar XE SV Project 8 looking for Nurburgring lap record?
Jaguar is apparently gunning for a Nurburgring lap record with its new XE SV Project 8 mid-size performance sedan, with reports of engineers recently tackling the circuit at full tilt. The record in question Jaguar might be looking to dethrone is the production sedan accolade, which is currently in the […]
2019 BMW 1 Series spotted with production body, switches to FWD
BMW has been spotted test driving the all-new, 2019 BMW 1 Series out and about near the Nurburgring in Germany. The prototype appears to be wearing its production body, following initial sightings during around June this year. The biggest news surrounding the next-gen 1 Series is that it will switch […]
Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Shooting Brake is one sexy wagon
Previewed in August, this is the stunning new Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Shooting Brake. Yep, it’s a long name but it probably deserves one, as it should never be confused with anything else. What a stunner. The Shooting Brake is based on the similarly-gorgeous Vanquish Zagato coupe, only it features […]
2017 Vauxhall Insignia GSi quicker around Nurburgring than predecessor
The new Vauxhall Insignia GSi – which is almost the same as the flagship 2018 Holden Commodore VXR – has just set an impressive lap time around the Nurburgring, making it the quickest-ever factory Vauxhall to lap the circuit, according to the company. Thanks to various driving dynamics enhancements and clever technologies, and […]
G-Power tunes up the new BMW 5 Series, including M550d
Renowned BMW tuner G-Power has got its hands on the quad-turbo diesel-powered BMW M550d, giving it a big breath of performance. Not that it needs it. In standard form the 3.0-litre quad-turbo inline six found in the M550d xDrive (not offered in Australia, unfortunately) produces 290kW and 760Nm. It is […]