Skoda has unveiled a special higher performance edition of the new Octavia RS, called the RS 245, injecting even more power into the sports sedan and wagon. Under the bonnet is the same 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder from the regular RS, only power is boosted up to an impressive 180kW, which […]
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.
2018 Hyundai Elantra GT confirmed as Chicago show debut
Hyundai has confirmed it will be unveiling the new Elantra GT at the Chicago auto show later this month, announcing the news with a handful of teaser images. Last month it was reported that Hyundai was planning to unveil a new vehicle at the Chicago show, and now we know […]
Australian vehicle sales for January 2017 – Mazda3 leads into New Year
Australian VFACTS figures for new vehicle registrations have been released, covering January 2017. And in the first month of the year most brands saw some big drops in sales compared with December, understandably. Starting with the vehicle brands, Toyota is still king. However, Mazda managed to creep as close as […]
Volvo 240 GL LS1 V8 conversion project: Part 11 – engine install
It’s been a while since our last update on the Volvo 240GL LS1 V8 project car, but you needn’t worry, it is still in development. Over the Xmas break we had some delays, with all the eating and drinking and whatnot, and then we had some hurdles with the engine […]
Alfa Romeo Giulia now on sale in Australia from $59,895
The hotly-anticipated Alfa Romeo Giulia has landed in Australia, including the potent twin-turbo QV version. It’s expected to become Alfa’s most popular model. Australian buyers are presented with five main variant levels, incorporating four engine choices including one diesel option. The range spans from the Giulia, two versions of the […]
2017 Mercedes-AMG E 63 Estate revealed, ultimate 450kW family wagon
Mercedes-Benz has pushed the bar further in the wagon horsepower war, introduction the monstrous 450kW 2017 E 63 AMG Estate. Two versions are being launched, including the E 63 and E 63 S. Both models come with 4MATIC all-wheel drive as standard, receiving power via a nine-speed MCT multi-clutch automatic […]
Video: The Grand Tour to set new top speed record in Bugatti Chiron?
It looks like Jeremy Clarkson and the boys in the The Grand Tour will be testing the epic new Bugatti Chiron this week, as Michelin releases an inspiring teaser video showing the awesome performance and potential top speed of the beast. The Bugatti Chiron is the successor to the Veyron. […]
Next McLaren Super Series getting Variable Drift Control
McLaren is hard at work developing the next-gen Super Series model, set to supersede the 650S, and is currently testing its new Proactive Chassis Control II system on proving grounds. The company has released a little preview image of a prototype putting the new chassis control to the test. You […]