Following up on the new Gumpert Apollo supercar teaser from a couple of weeks ago, the company has now released the next preview. Earlier this month we heard the news of Gumpert being acquired by Ideal TeamVenture, which has now changed the name of the supercar brand to simply Apollo. […]
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.
Mercedes-AMG ‘GT R’ confirmed; more aero, more power – report
While Porsche has the 911 Turbo and GT3 variants of its hero sports car, the Mercedes-AMG rival, the GT, is only available in regular and S trim. That’s soon going to change though with thanks to a ‘GT R’ model, a report has revealed. Speaking with Car and Driver, Mercedes-AMG […]
Video: Opel GT Concept confirmed for Geneva show debut
Opel will be unveiling a new GT Concept car at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, giving us a preview of a new sports car of the near future. Not much is revealed in the newly-released teaser video, aside from what appears to be the badge, but the main news is […]
2016 MINI John Cooper Works Convertible revealed
Are you after an exciting open-air driving experience? MINI has just unveiled the new John Cooper Works Convertible, bringing the same race-like personality of the JCW hatch to an open-top convertible. Starting with the engine, it’s a 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder barking out a whopping 170kW of power and up to […]
2016 BMW updates announced; 440i flagship added, new 325d
A number of updates have been announced for the BMW 3 Series and 4 Series for 2016, with new engine options and component updates. Starting with the most interesting news, the 4 Series is now topped by the 440i. Like the 340i announced last year, the new 440i becomes the […]
Hyundai IONIQ officially revealed, all-new dedicated hybrid & EV
After a number of teasers Hyundai has finally unveiled its all-new Toyota Prius rival; the Hyundai IONIQ. It will be available in electric, plug-in hybrid, and hybrid form. Hyundai says the IONIQ is responding to rapidly changing customer lifestyles by “breaking the mould for hybrid vehicles”, promising not only fuel […]
2016 BMW M3 & M4 Competition pack revealed, boosted to 331kW
BMW is proud to announce the new M3 and M4 Competition Package special editions, bringing more power and features to the renowned sports car. As with past models, the Competition Package adds spice to the already potent icon. First and foremost, both the M3 and M4 versions come with a […]
Lamborghini ‘Centenario’ special edition already sold out – report
Lamborghini is planning a special edition to celebrate the company founder’s 100th birthday. It’s set to be called the Centenario. According to a recent Autocar report in the UK, the special model has already been sold out despite not yet being revealed. A full unveiling will take place at the […]