Planning a midnight bank robbery and need a getaway vehicle? Perhaps the kids at your son’s school are giving him a hard time and you need a new car for the school drop off and pickup run? Get a load of this beast. It’s the Mercedes G 65-based BRABUS G […]
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.
Honda reveals retro Urban EV Concept, on sale in 2019
How’s this for a nice little blast from the past? Honda has created a unique ‘Urban EV’ concept for the Frankfurt motor show, which previews a production model destined for 2019. The retro-looking concept harks back to the first generation Civic, showcasing cute proportions, a swept-up C-pillar with black A- […]
2018 Suzuki Swift Sport debuts at Frankfurt show with 1.4T
Details of the 2018 Suzuki Swift Sport have finally been revealed, at the new model’s official unveiling at the Frankfurt motor show in Germany today. As suspected, the new Swift Sport comes with a turbocharged engine. It’s the 1.4-litre four-cylinder from the Vitara S-Turbo, with outputs peaking at 103kW and […]
2018 Renault Megane R.S. revealed with potent 1.8T
Hot hatch fans can finally rejoice as Renault has officially unveiled the 2018 Megane R.S. at the Frankfurt motor show. It will be available in two different specifications and with two different chassis tunes. The regular Megane R.S. comes with a 1.8-litre turbocharged four-cylinder producing an impressive 206kW (280PS) of […]
2018 Audi RS 4 Avant unveiled with 2.9 twin-turbo V6
The 2018 Audi RS 4 Avant has been unveiled at the Frankfurt motor show in Germany, reviving the nameplate after a two-year hiatus. As previously suspected, the new model forgoes a V8 and switches back to a turbocharged V6, like the original model in 2000. In the new model it’s […]
BMW i Vision Dynamics concept previews future Gran Coupe
BMW is using the 2017 Frankfurt motor show to unveil a rather stunning Gran Coupe concept, as part of its NEXT 100 vision philosophy. It’s called the BMW i Vision Dynamics concept. Standing with a cute yet muscular four-door coupe shape, the concept gives us a look ahead to electric […]
2018 Toyota Prado revealed, on sale in Australia in November
Toyota Australia has unveiled the new, 2018 LandCruiser Prado, which brings in a new-look front end and updated design elements, increased technology and features, and amped up interior quality. The new model makes its official international debut at the Frankfurt motor show just getting under way now. At the front […]
Rear-wheel drive Audi R8 V10 RWS special edition revealed
Remember the Audi R8 teaser over the weekend? It’s now been confirmed as the first road-going rear-wheel drive R8, called the R8 V10 RWS (Rear Wheel Series). As suspected, the R8 RWS is a special edition model that will be built in limited numbers. Just 999 units will be made […]