The Nurburgring is the holy grail of proving grounds. And it’s the one place BMW tests all of its cars, especially M cars. BMW M even has a dedicated workshop set up right next to the track. We thought we’d head over to check out what all the fuss is […]
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.
Australian vehicle sales for June 2017 – Tucson best-selling SUV
The official Australian VFACTS sales figures for new vehicle registrations for June are in, and what a month it’s been for utes and mid-size SUVs. The top-selling HiLux and Ranger sold in huge numbers, while Hyundai’s Tucson reported an impressive figure, blowing all contenders out of the water and becoming […]
Top 5 quickest cars across 0-100km/h tested by PerformanceDrive (video)
We’ve tested hundreds of cars here at PerformanceDrive, with our PDriveTV YouTube channel now almost famous for its 0-100km/h videos. Forgetting manufacturer’s claims and estimates, here’s our top five quickest cars we’ve ever tested using our Racelogic VBox Sport. The list excludes vehicles pre-2016, before we started using two decimal […]
2018 BMW M2 CS prototype spotted at Nurburgring (video)
A prototype BMW M2 has been spotted at the Nurburgring undergoing testing, potentially previewing a new CS ‘Club Sport’ variation that’s been spinning on the rumour mill lately. Spotted by PerformanceDrive out on the Nurburgring last week, the prototype was seen being pushed pretty hard by the test driver, even […]
Rolls-Royce Dawn Black Badge debuts at Goodwood Festival
Following on from the introduction of the stunning Rolls-Royce Wraith and Ghost Black Badge series, the British marque has announced the next chapter in the family with the Dawn Black Badge. Like the initial two, the Dawn Black Badge is all about exclusivity and exquisite luxury in a darkened theme. […]
2017 BMW 420i Luxury Edition announced in Australia
BMW Australia is introducing two Luxury Editions to the 4 Series range, in the form of the 420i Coupe and Gran Coupe. These add further elegance to the recently-updated 4 Series, according to BMW. As standard, the 420i Luxury Editions come with keyless Comfort Access, metallic paint, and an electric […]
2017 Land Rover Discovery on sale in Australia from $65,960
Off-road and adventure enthusiasts will be happy to hear the new Land Rover Discovery 5 has arrived in Australia, bringing all-new features and abilities to the large, seven-seat premium SUV class. Five main variant lines are being offered in Australia, with three different engine options. These range from the S, […]
BMW i8 Roadster on sale in 2018, teaser released (video)
BMW has confirmed the new i8 Roadster is coming soon, releasing a short preview video onto Facebook to build anticipation. The BMW i8 is the flagship model in the ‘i’ range, and up until now it has only been available in coupe form. In the latest teaser video we get […]