Images of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class have surfaced online, revealing the new-look drop-top before its official Los Angeles Auto Show debut this month. Mercedes previewed the new model and confirmed its intention to unveil the car at the LA show last week, but so far the company has only shown […]
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 Porsche 911 R to come with unique 6spd manual – report
Some more details surrounding Porsche’s much-rumoured 911 R have surfaced, with the latest reports saying it will receive a unique six-speed manual and not the seven-speed manual featured in the regular 911. The news stems from an Automobile Magazine report that says the 911 R will come exclusively with a […]
2016 Hyundai i30 N prototype hot hatch spotted (video)
Hyundai has been spotted test driving a prototype version of its upcoming hot hatch, dubbed the i30 N, cutting some laps on Germany’s Nurburgring. Industry experts are calling it the “i30 N” because it is being developed under Hyundai’s N performance division. The division has been set up to manage […]
2016 Kia Optima on sale in Australia from $34,490, GT turbo added
The 2016 Kia Optima is now on sale in Australia, introducing a new turbocharged engine option, along with updated styling and equipment. Initially revealed at the 2015 New York Auto Show earlier this year, the new model is being described by Kia as an “all-new” model. It features a new […]
2017 Kia Cadenza previewed, reveals smart new design
Kia has released some preview sketches of its all-new upcoming luxury sedan; the 2017 Cadenza. It showcases a striking body design and a vastly updated interior. The Cadenza isn’t currently sold in Australia, but in some overseas markets it is one of the company’s flagship models. It’s currently based on […]
(Even more) Hardcore Ford Focus RS could be on the way – report
Ford is reportedly considering producing a hotter, higher performance version of the already-potent new Focus RS, especially if the regular version proves popular. According to a recent Autocar report, Ford engineers already have ideas for a hotter version and are simply waiting for the go-ahead from company bosses to put […]
Racy Subaru BRZ design patents found, STI version confirmed?
Design patents showing a Subaru BRZ dressed up in STI-like goodies have been found, hinting at a possible BRZ STI production car of the future. The design patents were recently found at the Japanese patent office, showing views of a BRZ with a large rear spoiler, bespoke front end and […]
Video: Baja trophy truck vs Can-Am Maverick buggy, gymkhana-style
Toyo Tyres and Monster Energy have put together a gripping promo video, gymkhana-style. It features one of those mega Baja trophy trucks and a crazy little Can-Am off-road kart. The Baja 1000 truck is equipped with massive suspension and an 800hp V8 engine, resulting in complete go-anywhere ability. It leaps […]