It started life as a humble Aussie icon. Now, the HSV Clubsport sits in the market as one of the most powerful production sedans in the world. Isn’t it a shame the MY2016 is going to be the last model ever? Yep, as you’ve probably heard, Holden Australia is closing […]
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.
Opel Mokka X revealed before Geneva show debut
European GM brand Opel is planning to unveil an updated version of the Mokka crossover at the Geneva Motor Show next month, called the Mokka X. The Opel Mokka is based on GM’s Gamma II platform and is very similar to the Holden Trax sold in Australia. For the new […]
Audi RS Q3 ‘Performance’ variant revealed, quickest SUV in class
Audi has revealed a boosted version of its smallest SUV, called the RS Q3 Performance. It brings more power and torque, and other sporty enhancements. Starting with the engine. The 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder has been tweaked to produce an impressive 270kW and 465Nm. This is up from the recently-updated 250kW/450Nm […]
New Top Gear to include Matt LeBlanc in host lineup
The BBC has announced Matt LeBlanc, probably better known as Joey from Friends, will be co-hosting the new Top Gear TV show along side Chris Evans. As those who know their Top Gear will tell you, Matt LeBlanc knows a thing or two about cars and how to drive having […]
For Sale: Petter Solberg’s 2007 Subaru WRC S12B rally car
Have you always wanted to be a WRC rally car driver? Now you can be, every day of the week if you like. How? With this former WRC-competing Subaru Impreza WRX S12B rally car that’s up for sale. This was Petter Solberg’s rally car for the 2007 WRC season, taking […]
TopCar develops carbon fibre wide-body kit for 991 Porsche 911
Popular Russian tuner TopCar has announced a new wide-body kit for the Porsche 991 911 Carrera 4S, made from none other than carbon fibre. The extremely lightweight and strong exotic material has become a must-have fashion accessory in recent years. And for good reason – we wish everything was made […]
Ferrari posts record sales in 2015; still capping production, no SUV coming
Ferrari has reported its yearly global sales figures for 2015, with sales up 6 per cent compared with 2014. Popularity of V8 models increased, while demand for V12 models dropped. The Italian company said in a statement that V8-powered vehicle sales jumped 17 per cent in 2015, with big demand […]
Pininfarina plans “exciting” concept for 2016 Geneva Motor Show
Pininfarina, the famous Italian design studio that was recently bought out by Mahindra, is planning a special concept unveiling for this year’s Geneva Motor Show. So far only this teaser image has been released, showing what appears to be a low profile front spoiler system with a sharp lower edge […]