Volkswagen has revealed the Golf GTI TCR racing car, which is eligible to compete in the TCR International Series. Loosely based on the Mk7 Golf GTI, the TCR version gets a custom pumped-out body with bulging wheel arches that accommodate 18-inch wheels, along with carbon fibre spoilers front and rear, […]
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.
Video: Pagani Huayra BC spotted at the track, goes like a jet
A video has hit the ‘Tube showing the awesome new Pagani Huayra BC special edition hitting the track, screaming its V12 lungs out. In case you missed it, Pagani unveiled the Huayra BC special edition last week at the Geneva Motor Show. This is an extreme limited edition version of […]
2016 Toyota Prius now on sale in Australia from $34,990
The so-called sporty new 2016 Toyota Prius has arrived in Australia, promising an engaging “fun to drive” personality, big improvements in fuel economy, and modern styling and in-car tech. As revealed last year, the new Prius is the first Toyota to be based on its New Generation Architecture (TNGA) philosophy […]
Citroen C4 Cactus now on sale in Australia from $26,990
The quirky new Citroen C4 Cactus has finally arrived in Australia, bringing a distinct freshness to the overcrowded crossover and SUV market thanks to a unique design and innovative features. Not only does it promise something different for the SUV market, Citroen is calling it a “real alternative to conventional […]
HSV Grange now only built to order, special send-off edition seems likely
With the end of production for the Holden Commodore getting ever so much closer, things are starting to wind down at its performance arm, HSV. HSV’s luxury flagship, the Grange, which recently received the GEN-F2 update, is now only produced by order. Speaking with PerformanceDrive, Damon Paull, HSV’s general manager […]
Volvo announces Polestar Performance Parts for V40, S60, XC60
Volvo’s performance brand Polestar has announced it will soon be offering bespoke sporty accessories for most models in the showroom, allowing customers to personalise their factory Volvo cars. A bit like how BMW has its M Performance accessories range and Mercedes has its AMG Sport parts, Polestar is investing time […]
Tesla Model 3 to be unveiled on March 31 at special event
It looks like it has been confirmed, Tesla will unveil its highly anticipated Model 3, also known as Model III, on March 31 during a special presentation in Southern California. Company boss Elon Musk previously took to Twitter to confirm details will be revealed in March, but he didn’t specify […]
BMW VISION NEXT 100 concept unveiled, celebrates 100th anniversary
BMW has unveiled an extravagant new concept car that kicks off the company’s plans for the future. The concept is called the BMW VISION NEXT 100 concept, and it is the most futuristic and revolutionary concept the company has ever made. Coinciding with the company’s 100th birthday, BMW has announced […]