Mercedes-Benz has been spotted test driving a prototype version of the upcoming GLC Coupe in cold weather conditions in Germany. The near-production-looking prototype suggests the showroom model must be getting very near. It will be inspired by the concept of the same name that debuted in April last year. This […]
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.
Subaru BRZ sets new world record for ‘Tightest 360 spin’ (video)
The Subaru BRZ is regarded as one of the most exciting and engaging new-model sports cars on the market. But now there’s been some proof to back up the notion; it performs the tightest 360-degree spin in the world. Yep, it’s actually a Guinness World Record and it has just […]
2016 Alfa Romeo 4C revealed, more customisation options
Alfa Romeo has revealed the 2016 4C and 4C Spider, bringing minor updates and more options to the enthusiastic lightweight. Firstly, the engine. Alfa hasn’t made any changes to the potent 1.75-litre turbo four-cylinder. It continues to produce 177kW and 350Nm, which is sent through a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission […]
First 2016 Ford Focus RS rolls off production line in Germany
After plenty of tweaking and tinkering, the new Ford Focus RS is finally ready for production. And in fact, the first example has rolled off the line in Germany. Produced at Ford’s Saarlouis factory in the west of Germany, the new Focus RS is the first all-wheel drive hot hatch […]
2016 Holden Commodore SS V Redline VF II review (video)
This is it, folks. The last ever Australian-made high-performance Commodore; the 2016 Holden Commodore SS V Redline VF II. This is the Commodore that we should be most proud of. Holden will cease local manufacturing next year – if not sooner – which means the humble Commodore as we know […]
Mansory Palm Edition 999 Rolls-Royce Wraith adds gold & power
Do you have so much money that you don’t know what to do with it? Well, Mansory has come up with a personalisation program for your Rolls-Royce Wraith that might be of interest to your wallet. Called the Palm Edition 999, the package is all about flamboyance, class, and prestige. […]
Gazoo Racing Toyota C-HR racer planned for Nurburgring 24hr
Toyota and Gazoo Racing are teaming up again for a special project car, this time using the new C-HR mini SUV for the upcoming Nurburgring 24-hour endurance event. It hasn’t even been released on the market, yet, Toyota and its motorsport partner are already developing a racing version. It is […]
Volvo 240 GL with LS1 V8 project: Part 4 – The conversion
Now that the silly season is over it’s time to get back to work on our Volvo 240 GL LS1 project. And for the past few weeks, it’s been very busy getting the more technical side of things done to make the actual V8 engine conversion. Obviously, us pen-pushers aren’t […]