We might get our first glimpse at the next-gen, 2016-2017 Lexus LS luxury flagship later this year, as rumours heat up pointing to a Tokyo Motor Show debut in October. Although it has undergone some mild facelifts in recent years and now incorporates the company’s new-look front end, the current-gen […]
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.
Audi & Porsche co-developing next V6, V8 engine family – report
Audi and Porsche, both under the Volkswagen Group empire, are reportedly co-developing a new range of turbo V6 and V8 petrol engines which are set to replace the current lineup. The news stems from an Autocar report in the UK that states the two brands are hard at work on […]
What premium SUV should you buy; Discovery Sport, BMW X3, Lexus NX?
It’s no secret SUVs are the flavour of the month decade. All car companies offer at least one SUV, or are planning to introduce one in the near future – even Lamborghini, Bentley, and Rolls-Royce will soon cave into the fashion. We normally remain very partial here at PD, but […]
Fourth Lamborghini dealership opens in Australia; Brisbane
Lamborghini is opening up its fourth official dealership in Australia, located in Brisbane in Queensland. It will house all current showroom models, including an example of the stunning Aventador Superveloce later this year. The local expansion is part of a new partnership with Willims Motor Group, which will see a […]
2016 MINI Clubman to go for upmarket approach, take on Audi A3
The next-gen, 2016 MINI Clubman, due in Australia late this year, is set to go for a more premium look and feel and will go up against larger vehicles like the Golf and even the Audi A3, MINI America president has said. Speaking with Automotive News in the US, vice […]
2016 Porsche 911 revealed in wind incident at Stuttgart museum
The facelifted ‘991.2’ 2016 Porsche 911 has been inadvertently revealed out the front of the company’s museum in Zuffenhausen, in Stuttgart, Germany. Porsche was planning to reveal the updated model on a special sculpture outside the museum, but while standing high on a plinth , some wind came along and […]
RAUH-Welt makes special pink Porsche 911 for Australian debut
Those who known their Porsche tuners will instantly recognise RWB (Rauh-Welt Begriff) and its work. An example is being built in Australia, inspired by the Porsche 917K Pink Pig from Le Mans racing. RWB has landed in Australia, in Melbourne, and to mark the occasion this 964-based 911 is being […]
For Sale: 1967 Toyota 2000GT, first US-delivered example
A mint and original condition 1967 Toyota 2000GT is going up for auction in the US. It is known as the first left-hand drive 2000GT to be officially imported into the region. The Toyota 2000GT is a very rare and quite an iconic sports car. It features a 2.0-litre Yamaha-derived […]