The new, 2018 Aston Martin Vantage has been spotted out on the Nurburgring, and pushing pretty hard by the looks of it. On first impressions, we thought this was the new V8 version of the DB11. However, upon closer inspection this prototype uses unique front guards that don’t showcase the […]
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.
For Sale: 1965 Peel Trident – ultimate family SUV?
Sick and tired of the same stream of SUVs stirring around in your mind? Not sure which one to go for? Want something a little unique for your all-terrain adventures? How about a Peel Trident? Yes, the Peel P50 has held the record for being the world’s smallest production car, […]
2018 Hyundai i30 N officially revealed; all-new hot hatch (video)
After much anticipation, Hyundai has finally unveiled the all-new (well, mostly new) Hyundai i30 N hot hatch. It showcases a range of custom performance highlights and sporty design details, over and above the regular i30. Based on the new i30, this is the first production car to be introduced by […]
2017 Mazda CX-5 gets IIHS ‘Top Safety Pick+’ safety award
The recently-introduced new Mazda CX-5 has picked up an important accolade in the US, in the form of a top safety award by the IIHS. Australia’s ANCAP program is yet to crash test the new model, but the previous model was awarded the full five stars. However, it seems the […]
2017 Jaguar F-Type SVR review (video)
Say hello to the most powerful, most dramatic, and fastest road-going F-Type currently offered in the showroom range. It looks fast, because it is fast. Very fast. With all-wheel drive, Jaguar is billing it as an “all-weather supercar”. Do we agree? Read on to find out. The SVR sits at […]
2018 Mercedes-AMG S 63 prototype spied, still testing on Nurburgring (video)
It seems Mercedes-Benz is still testing and honing the 2018 Mercedes-AMG S 63 out on the Nurburgring, with this prototype spotted just over a week ago. The prototype wears the same registration plates as a prototype from earlier in the year. Since then Mercedes has gone and unveiled the new […]
Audi Sport announces racy Performance Parts accessories for TT & R8
Looking for a bit more spice with your Audi TT or Audi R8? Audi Sport has just announced a range of racy accessories via its new Performance Parts catalogue. The latest Audi TT and R8 are already striking to behold, with their new-look hexagonal grille and squinted LED-infused headlights. But […]
Aston Martin Valkyrie development continues, gets updated design
Some more images and details of the awe-inspiring Aston Martin Valkyrie have been revealed, with the British firm saying the design is now 95 per cent complete. The Valkyrie will be a brand-new hypercar, destined for track duties only. It features an amazing aero-sculpted body that looks a bit like […]