Some images purporting to be of the 2018 Toyota Prado have surfaced on social media, potentially giving us our first look at the facelifted model expected later this year. The images were posted by Instagram user hamad1two3, showing a vastly updated front end. There’s some more sophisticated headlights with LED technology, […]
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 M8 exhaust noise captured for first time, sounds meaty (video)
A video has surfaced online providing a first taste of the upcoming BMW M8’s exhaust sound. The video was captured during a prototype showcase at the Nurburgring 24hr event over the weekend. BMW only announced the news of a new 8 Series being in the pipeline a couple of weeks […]
2017 Volkswagen Golf R Australian prices announced, wagon added
Following the announcement of pricing for the facelifted Volkswagen Golf Mk7.5, the local arm has now confirmed details for the high-performance Golf R range. The new model is available in three different variants, including one limited edition. Buyers can select between the regular hatch, the Golf R Wagon, and the […]
Mercedes-AMG Project One hypercar powertrain revealed
It’s been in the making for a little while now but here we see the first real teasers of the upcoming Mercedes-AMG hypercar, dubbed Project One. The German brand has shown off the epic car’s powertrain system, in the flesh, at the Nurburgring 24hr event which took place over the […]
For Sale: 1992 Ferrari F40 with Tubi exhaust
An immaculate Ferrari F40 is going up for auction next month, featuring a number of unique enhancements and options. The F40 in question is a U.S.-delivered example, which has just 16,000 miles on the clock (25,760km). It’s been meticulously looked after and had a recent service undertaken by GTO Engineering. […]
2018 Renault Megane R.S. manual & auto confirmed
Renault previewed the new Megane R.S. hot hatch at the Monaco Grand Prix over the weekend, with Renault Sport F1 driver Nico Hulkenberg showing off the car at the famous road circuit. It is still in prototype form and development is continuing. However, Renault has confirmed the new model will […]
McLaren P1 LM resets Nurburgring production car lap record (video)
The McLaren P1 LM has smashed the Nurburgring production car lap record, posting a dizzyingly fast time of 6:43.2 around the notoriously unforgiving circuit. The McLaren P1 LM is technically a production car, based on the P1 GTR racing car. The LM package, developed in partnership with Lanzante Motorsport, allows […]
2017 Audi TT RS now on sale in Australia, roadster added
The new Audi TT RS has touched down in Australia, available in coupe and, for the first time, roadster form. They come in as some of the quickest-accelerating Audis ever introduced. In the engine compartment is a freshly-developed 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder engine that cranks out a whopping 294kW and 480Nm. […]