After a bit more pep from your new Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG? A German tuner called DTE-Systems has just come up with a package that might be of interest to you. Taking the standard 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8, which usually produces 350kW and 375kW in standard C 63 and C 63 […]
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.
2015 Mazda MX-5 on sale in Australia from $31,990
The all-new 2015 Mazda MX-5 will go on sale in Australia in August priced from just $31,990, the local arm has revealed. This is well below what was anticipated. Considering the previous-gen retailed from around $40,000 in Australia, the all-new model, which is significantly more advanced and more efficient, was […]
2015 Audi RS 6 & RS 7 on sale in Australia, from $229,500
Audi Australia has launched the new 2015 RS 6 Avant and RS 7 high-performance large sedan-based models, with new in-car technology and improved fuel efficiency. Both vehicles feature the same 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 producing 412kW of power and 700Nm of torque. However, thanks to relocated turbochargers now placed inside the […]
ABT develops performance upgrade for Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
Renowned Audi tuner ABT has turned its attention to Audi’s smallest SUV, the Q3, and developed some tasteful cosmetic and engine tuning for the 2.0 TDI variant. The company focused on tuning the 2.0 TDI diesel, lifting output from 135kW and 380Nm, to 154kW and 420Nm. Although it’s not a […]
Next Peugeot 508 to come with autonomous driving tech
The next-gen Peugeot 508 will feature autonomous-like driving functionality when it arrives in 2017, as the brand plans to go for a more up-market character with the new model. Peugeot-Citroen (PSA) CEO Carlos Tavares revealed the news during the company’s annual meeting a couple of weeks ago, saying the clever […]
BMW M3 Touring wagon on the way, rival C 63 AMG Estate – rumour
A new BMW M3 ‘Touring’ wagon is rumoured to be in the works at M Division, which, if true, will be the first official BMW M3 wagon ever. According to rumours BMW is apparently planning a practical Touring version of its latest M3 super sports sedan. Up until now the […]
SEAT Leon ST Cupra sets wagon record at Nurburgring (video)
What’s the quickest wagon around the Nurburgring? It turns out the latest SEAT Leon ST Cupra estate is, setting a cracking time of 7:58.12 after its hatchback brother broke the front-wheel drive record last year. Based on the SEAT Leon Cupra hatch, the new model uses Volkswagen Group’s MQB platform […]
Porsche 911 & Boxster Black Editions announced with 2016 update
Porsche Australia has announced the 911 Black Edition and Boxster Black Edition for the MY2016 update. These bring additional standard equipment to the popular sports cars, with up to $25,000 in added value. Following on from the ever-popular ‘black’ and ‘dark’ themes that have been introduced in the industry in […]