Plans for a modern interpretation of the Ferrari Dino have again surfaced, with reports indicating the project is now awaiting a final green light. It’s understood it might not happen though as such an entry-level model might tarnish the brand’s exclusivity. According to a recent Automotive News Europe report, Ferrari […]
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.
Dutch students make world’s first biodegradable car, from sugar & flax
A bunch of uni students in the Netherlands have developed the world’s first biodegradable car, sort of. It shows us that cars needn’t be so heavily-ladened with metal, and also shows us the possibilities in the world of alternative construction methods. Created at the Eindhoven University of Technology, the eco-friendly […]
2018 Renault Megane R.S. engine spied, looks like 1.8
Yet another image of the 2018 Renault Megane R.S. has leaked out, showing and essentially confirming what appears to be Renault’s 1.8 TCe unit. There’s been plenty of speculation regarding Renault Sport’s direction on powerplant options for the new hot hatch, with most suggesting it will get the company’s new […]
Special one-off Tesla Model S wagon being made
It might seem like station wagons are being replaced by the SUV, but there is still some demand for the wagon. Even in the field of electric vehicles, as one custom Tesla Model S wagon demonstrates. Yep, someone wants a Tesla Model S wagon so bad they are commissioning the […]
Jaguar Land Rover sales keep soaring, led by F-Pace SUV
Jaguar Land Rover is celebrating impressive sales across all brands during the first financial quarter of 2017-2018 (April-June, UK), with figures up 3.5 per cent year-to-date led by the recent major product onslaught. The Tata-owned company, including Land Rover, Range Rover and Jaguar brands, reported 137,463 sales for the quarter […]
BMW X2 prototype hits the “urban jungle” with unique camouflage
BMW is getting ready to launch its new small SUV, the X2, and has sent out a pre-production prototype onto the streets of Munich to see how it handles the “urban jungle”. The prototype features an urban camouflage colour scheme to draw attention but also to conceal the full identify […]
Singer Design teams up with Williams for next Porsche 911 project
Remember Singer Design? The California-based company that builds jaw-dropping old-school Porsche 911 packages featuring modern components. Well, the latest project looks set to include a Williams 4.0-litre engine. The project is only in its early stages, but Singer has released some initial digital drawings of a new engine and exhaust […]
Audi Q8 spotted, swooping rear end revealed
An almost completely undisguised Audi Q8 has been spotted driving along in Italy, showing the rear end in full view for the first time. Audi has confirmed on numerous occasions that it is indeed planning to launch a Q8 model, sitting above the Q7. It’s set to come in as […]