A couple of weeks ago we tested the manual version of the new 2015 Volkswagen Polo GTI. We loved it so much we just had to try out the DSG version. Manual transmissions might be a dieing breed but is it too early to sweep aside the fun and interaction […]
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.
Video: Aston Martin DB9 replacement spotted, to be called DB11?
Aston Martin has been spotted test driving a prototype version of the upcoming ‘DB11′ grand sports car at the Nurburgring, stretching its legs – and tyres – in fairly vigorous fashion. It’s believed Aston Martin won’t be calling its next vehicle the DB10, even though it will become the replacement […]
Koenigsegg One:1 breaks another lap record; Spa-Francorchamps
Koenigsegg has broken another record with the One:1 hypercar, posting the fastest ever lap around Spa-Francorchamps circuit for a production car. It clocked a 2:32.14 time. Interestingly, Koenigsegg had to make modifications to the exhaust system in order for it to fall under the circuit’s 103dB limit. As such, the […]
Porsche releases images of 2016 911 ‘991.2’, previews mild facelift
Instead of spy photographers doing all the hard work spotting prototypes, Porsche has simply released its first collection of teaser images showing the new model undergoing testing. The new model, dubbed the 991.2, is set to feature only minor design changes over the existing lineup. A new front grille and […]
2016 Mercedes C-Class Coupe gets sportier, reduced rear space
The upcoming 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe is set to step even further away from the sedan counterpart in terms of design, with reduced rear seat space expected to be one of the consequences. Mercedes will unveil the new coupe at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, and according to reports, […]
Abarth Fiat 124 confirmed, could get 177kW Alfa 4C engine
Fiat Chrysler’s chief operating officer in Europe has confirmed the upcoming Fiat 124 roadster will eventually come in hot Abarth form. Speaking with Auto Express about the 124, Alfredo Altavilla, COO of Fiat Chrysler for the European, African and Middle East region, simply said, “You like performance? There will be […]
Jeep Cherokee vulnerable to remote hacking, USA only (video)
A new breed of ‘car thefts’ could soon tap into and control your car remotely due to the comprehensive connectivity functions vehicles are being introduced with, such as the Uconnect system featured in the latest Jeep Cherokee in the USA. Media publication Wired recently demonstrated the vulnerability of the latest […]
2017 Mazda CX-9 spotted testing, sports sharp new design
Mazda seems to be readying the next-gen 2017 CX-9. Spy photographers have managed to snap an early prototype test driving out on the streets, showcasing a fresh new design. The CX-9 has undergone a number of facelifts in recent years but this prototype is expected to be the next-gen model. […]