Audi has been spotted test driving a (now broken) prototype version of the upcoming ‘SQ7’ performance SUV on the Nurburgring, with the driver pushing so hard the big soft-roader veered into a guardrail. It’s not very often that we see a test driver crash, it’s usually the prototype that gives […]
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: BMW M2 prototype spotted again, closer to production?
BMW has been spotted once again test driving a prototype version of the muscly new M2 super sports coupe, which could debut later this year. No further details have been confirmed since the last time we saw a prototype being punished around the Nurburgring. As far as we know the […]
Honda planning new ‘S2000’ sports car, to rival Porsche Cayman
Excited by the new Honda NSX and Civic Type R? There could be more to come as Honda looks to turn around its brand image and offer more sports cars, a report has revealed. The next in the pipeline is a mid-engine sports car to sit below the NSX, Auto […]
Video: 2JZ-powered Toyota 86 runs 9.1sec, world’s fastest?
Have you ever wondered what is the fastest Toyota 86 in the world? Wonder no more. This is it. Apparently. It features a monster 2JZ engine conversion. Clearly the project car is off to a great start by going for the famed 2JZ 3.0-litre straight-six Toyota engine, lifted from the […]
Toyota confirms new 2.8 TD engine for Prado, arrives August
As expected, Toyota will introduce its new 2.8-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine for the Toyota LandCruiser Prado SUV. The ‘1GD-FTV’ unit debuted in the all-new HiLux last month. The engine, which has been developed from the ground up, was engineered to offer a low weight, high combustion efficiency, and minimum friction. […]
Lexus IS 300h F Sport track test – can you have fun in a hybrid? (video)
Can you have fun in a hybrid? It’s an answer we’ve always been curious about here at the PD office. So, what better way to find out than by taking the 2015 Lexus IS 300h F Sport to the track. Nobody knows for sure if hybrids will eventually take over […]
Tesla Model III mid-size sedan to spawn new crossover
Last year Tesla confirmed it is working on a new model to sit beneath the Model S sedan, which will wear a Model III badge. Now we hear reports the mid-size sedan is being developed alongside a new mid-size crossover. We can probably think of these two models as rivals […]
2015 Shelby Mustang Super Snake revealed, up to 560kW
If you’re after a super-powerful muscle car, read on. This is the new 2015 Shelby Mustang Super Snake, also known as one of the most powerful turnkey-ready Mustang packages on the market. The new model is based on the regular Mustang GT, only under the bonnet the 5.0-litre V8 has […]