Datsun is planning to unveil a new concept car at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show, potentially previewing a future mini SUV/crossover. Very little details have been released at this stage, aside from this teaser image which shows just a headlight, fog light, and part of the front grille. By the […]
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.
Porsche Tequipment celebrates 20th anniversary with 2011 911
Porsche’s in-house personalisation brand, Tequipment, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. And to mark the occasion the team has built a unique 2011 model Carrera S. The Tequipment specialists can fit your Porsche, new or old, with a range of exclusive accessories. As such, this 2011 model has be equipped with […]
Yamaha to unveil sports car concept at Tokyo show
It seems Yamaha could be about to step into the automobile sector, with plans to unveil a unique sports car concept at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show. So far only this silhouette teaser image has been released. But it clearly shows the proportions of a textbook sports car, with a […]
Qoros 5 revealed, evidence of China’s fast-growing car industry
The new Qoros 5 SUV has been revealed at the Milan Expo in Italy, just before its more public Guangzhou Auto Show debut in November. Qoros says it is “daring to be different” with the new 5, which is the company’s attempt at the mid-size SUV market segment. It was […]
Holden Colorado LS-X Limited Edition on sale from $46,490
Holden is launching yet another special edition of the Colorado ute. This time, it’s called the LS-X Limited Edition, and it brings a number accessories to the mix as standard. The local GM arm has fitted the LS-X with a number of popular accessories as standard, boosting value by over […]
ABT develops potent VW Polo GTI tune to celebrate anniversary
Renowned Audi tuner ABT is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the awesome little Volkswagen Polo with an impressive tuning package.ABT VW Polo GTI Using the latest iteration of the GTI, which comes with a 1.8-litre turbocharged four-cylinder producing a meaty 141kW and 320Nm (manual), ABT’s upgrade comprises some healthy under-bonnet […]
Video: Ferrari F12tdf Virtual Short Wheelbase explained
Following Ferrari’s video detailing the engine of the new F12tdf, the company has now produced some visual informative entertainment regarding the car’s rear-wheel steering system. Called Virtual Short Wheelbase, the system is able to pivot the F12tdf around corners with higher precision and stability compared with the regular F12. With […]
Mitsubishi EMIRAI 3 xDAS concept previews futuristic monitoring tech
Mitsubishi is planning to unveil an eye-opening little open-top sportscar concept at the Tokyo Motor Show later this month, called the EMIRAI 3 xDAS. The concept isn’t just interesting to look at, it previews the company’s next-generation driving assistance technologies. These include a comprehensive human-machine interface with LCD panels on […]