Famous Italian vehicle designer Zagato will be unveiling its next project, called the Maserati Mostro, at this year’s Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este event. Some preview images have been released to build anticipation. Zagato is creating the Mostro as a tribute to Maserati as it passes its 100th anniversary. It’s inspired […]
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.
Hyundai Veloster Series II on sale in Australia from $24,490
Hyundai Australia has announced the arrival of the 2015 Hyundai Veloster Series II, bringing a new seven-speed dual-clutch auto option for the SR Turbo, revised prices, and improved handling. There are four variants available this time around, spanning from the Veloster, Veloster +, Veloster SR Turbo, to the flagship SR […]
2015 Lexus RC F review (video)
The Lexus RC F has coped a lot of flack from the media since its debut. Maybe they were just looking at it from the wrong angle (figuratively speaking)? Surely Lexus has the experience and the technology to build a highly capable and hugely desirable sports car? Just one look […]
2016 Toyota HiLux unveiled, on sale in Australia in October
After a number of leaks and the odd incident involving a truck crash, the 2016 Toyota HiLux has finally been officially unveiled. The company debuted the new mode simultaneously in Thailand and at the company’s local headquarters in Sydney. Firstly, some of the key headline facts for the new model […]
Mansory tunes the bejesus out of the Mercedes S 63 AMG Coupe
Are you after a bit more performance from your stunning new Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG Coupe? We didn’t think so. But in case you are, car design specialist Mansory has come up with just the answer. The S 63 AMG Coupe is hardly a slouch in factory form, with its […]
BMW 435i ZHP Coupe announced in the US, gets power boost
BMW has unveiled a special edition version of the 435i, called the 435i ZHP Coupe, paying tribute to the E46 3 Series special edition of the same name. The ZHP edition gets various tweaks and enhancements, chief among which are changes to the engine. BMW has added the M Performance […]
Volvo V40 Carbon edition announced with Polestar tuning
A sporty special edition Volvo V40 Carbon has been announced for some markets, featuring unique highlights and tuning thanks to motorsport partner Polestar. As you might have guessed, the V40 Carbon uses some carbon fibre in its construction. Specifically, the roof is made from the super-strong lightweight material. There’s also […]
BMW X2 confirmed for production, arrives 2017 – report
BMW has reportedly approved production for the new X2 junior coupe crossover, which will sit beneath the X6 and X4 in the showroom. The X2 will take the shape of the X4, which is a four-door coupe crossover, only it will be based on the 2 Series Active Tourer and […]