A racy Subaru WRX STI will debut at the Tokyo motor show next month, called the STI S208. It features a unique colour scheme and motorsport-inspired aero kit, and plenty of other go-fast bits. Featuring a unique baby blue exterior colour, the S208 is kinda cool in an aggressive yet […]
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.
BMW X7, X2, 8 Series, new Z4 confirmed for Australia
A bunch of exciting new vehicles is on the way from BMW, with the X7 super-large SUV, the Toyota co-developed Z4, and the stunning 8 Series grand touring coupe all confirmed for Australia. Speaking at the local launch of the 1 Series and M2 LCI updates in Tasmania this week, […]
2018 BMW M140i review – Australian launch
When BMW Australia announced the new pricing for the 2017 M140i LCI, we thought they were joking. For $59,990 (excluding on-roads) you can get yourself a rear-wheel drive hatch with sweet steering, top-of-the-range luxury and appointments, and a smooth-as-silk turbo inline six engine. If you can name another car that […]
New Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII debuts in Australia
At the pinnacle of automotive luxury, attention to detail, and opulence, is the new Rolls-Royce Phantom. If you have a spare AU$950,000, it can be yours. The new Phantom VIII was revealed to the world in July, showcasing a completely new body made from aluminium with a fresh spaceframe platform […]
2018 BMW M2 M Performance review – Australian launch (video)
It’s been regarded as one of the best sports cars on the market, with many describing it as the best M car ever. We had the pleasure of testing the new 2018 BMW M2 (or 2017 M2 LCI, whatever you want to call it) on some awesome roads in Tasmania […]
Porsche 911 GT2 RS breaks Nurburgring lap record (video)
As suspected, Porsche has done it. A new lap record is has been etched into the Nurburgring hall of fame with the latest 911 GT2 RS. It recently set an insane time of 6:47.25. You only need to check out the video below for verification; the GT2 RS is unbelievably […]
Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo confirmed for Australia
Say hello to the most powerful Panamera wagon variant yet; the Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo. Yes, the name is immense, but so is the powertrain that lies beneath it. Firstly, if you haven’t heard of the Panamera Sport Turismo, it is essentially a new sporty wagon version of the […]
Video: Ken Block does his thing up Pikes Peak
Ken Block is up to his usual antics again, drifting like a mad man in unusual locations. This time he’s taken his Ford Mustang up perhaps the most famous hill climb of them all; Pikes Peak. This was probably one he’s been wanting to do for quite a well. Pikes […]