Tesla has announced it will be introducing three more public Supercharger stations in Australia, including two which will help connect Sydney and Brisbane and another connecting Melbourne and Adelaide. The first two, currently under construction, are located at Motto Farm in Heatherbrae near Newcastle and another in Knockrow at 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.
BMW Australia announces M Performance exhaust for M2
BMW M2 customers in Australia are being offered a chance to upgrade their exhaust system for a more exciting aural experience via a new M Performance option. The new system includes a stainless steel silencer to replace the standard system, with a special M Performance valve that allows the driver […]
2016 SEMA Show highlights (mega gallery)
We’re a bit late with this one but if you didn’t get a chance to check out the action from this year’s 2016 SEMA Show in Las Vegas a couple of weeks ago, here’s big image gallery for you to browse through. As usual, a number of big-name car manufacturers […]
Lamborghini Huracan LP 580-2 Spyder; new RWD drop-top
Buyers of ‘entry-level’ supercars now have more choice, with Lamborghini announcing a rear-wheel drive drop-top model called the Huracan LP 580-2 Spyder. Could this be the best combination yet? Lamborghini initially introduced the Huracan LP 610-4 coupe with all-wheel drive, and then the Spyder version of that, and then a […]
2018 Ford Fiesta unveiling confirmed for November 29
Ford has confirmed in a statement that it will unveil the all-new next-generation Fiesta at a special event in Cologne, Germany, later this month. The new compact hatch will be revealed as part of a ‘Go Further’ event on November 29, with Ford CEO Mark Fields and Ford of Europe […]
Alfa Romeo Stelvio revealed, 375kW QV range-topper
The highly-anticipated Alfa Romeo Stelvio has finally been unveiled at the Los Angeles auto show. This is the first Alfa Romeo SUV ever. There’s been loads of leaked images and prototype spottings but now we finally see the Selvio in all its glory. And as expected, the SUV takes on […]
Aston Martin announces stunning new Vanquish S
Aston Martin has revealed a new flagship Vanquish, called the Vanquish S. It comes in with sharper styling and even more power. Starting with the engine, it’s the same 5.9-litre naturally aspirated V12 as featured in the regular Vanquish. However, engineers have fit a freer-flowing intake manifold which helps lift […]
Mercedes-Maybach S 650 Cabriolet revealed, just 300 being made
Looking for the ultimate in automotive drop-top indulgence? Say hello to your new car. It’s the limited edition Mercedes-Maybach S 650 Cabriolet, and it has just been unveiled at the LA auto show. Based on the Mercedes S-Class cabrio, the S 650 is overhauled and redefined to Maybach standards. This […]