Mercedes-Benz has been spotted test driving a prototype version of the next-gen W213 E 63 AMG high-performance sports sedan out on the Nurburgring. We’ve seen various spy shots of the new E-Class, which will adopt the company’s latest, more bulbous design language, but this is the first time we’ve seen […]
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.
2016 Mitsubishi ASX revealed in US-spec Outlander Sport form
The new-look 2016 Mitsubishi ASX has been unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show, adopting the company’s “Dynamic Shield” front end. Aside from the ‘dynamic’ front end incorporating chrome detailing and a new grille, the 2016 ASX – also called the Outlander Sport in this US-spec form – is largely […]
Video: BMW E30 M3 being driven to the limit in tarmac rally
Australia has the Targa Tasmania but, in our opinion, it’s nothing compared with the spectacular roads featured in some of the tarmac rallies in Europe. Take this video for example, showing a high-revving BMW E30 M3 being driven flat out in an IRC Santa Lucia special stage. The footage was […]
Volvo Concept 26 previews autonomous driving interior of the future
Volvo has unveiled an interesting interior design layout to go with its advancements in autonomous driving technologies. It’s called the Concept 26. Why Concept 26? Volvo says it relates to 26 minutes, which is apparently the average daily commute motorists make every day – obviously the data wasn’t recorded in […]
2016 Honda Civic Coupe unveiled at LA auto show
Honda has unveiled the sporty 2016 Civic Coupe at the Los Angeles Auto Show, featuring fresh styling taken from the recently-announced 2016 Civic sedan. Based on the new Civic sedan that was revealed in September, the Coupe uses a similar front end. However, from the A-pillar forward everything is new, […]
Abarth 695 Biposto Record edition announced in Europe
Abarth has announced a hot little special edition in Europe, called the Abarth 695 Biposto Record edition. It was designed to celebrate the 50th anniversary of a world record set by company founder Carlo Abarth. Carlo Abarth achieved an acceleration record at the Monza circuit in Italy in 1965 in […]
Subaru Impreza sedan concept previews next-gen design
Following up on the Subaru Impreza hatch concept unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show last month, Subaru has now revealed a sporty sedan version at the LA auto show. Designed to preview the design direction of the next-generation Impreza small car, the sedan concept showcases a blend of modern and […]
2016 Mazda CX-9 revealed, debuts new 2.5T engine
After a number of spy shots and spottings, the 2016 Mazda CX-9 large SUV has now been officially unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show. As expected, the new CX-9 showcases Mazda’s latest “Kodo” design language, with an inverted front grille dressed in chrome, slimline headlights, purposeful wheel arches, and […]