BMW has introduced a new high-performance edition for the M6 range, called the Competition Package. It adds more power and more focused handling. Firstly, we’ll talk about the engine as it is a monster of a unit. The standard 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 is boosted to produce a colossal 441kW of […]
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.
2016 Chevrolet Camaro revealed; 2.0T confirmed, 90kg lighter
This is it, muscle car fans. The all-new 2016 Chevrolet Camaro has been unveiled. It features an updated design inside and out, new engines, and more technology than ever. Although it might look pretty similar to the outgoing model on first glance, the exterior has actually been extensively wind-tunnel tested […]
2015 Alfa Romeo Giulietta QV review (video)
Are you after a hot hatch that not only packs potent performance but also style and flamboyance? The 2015 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde (QV) is out to offer exactly that. Most hot hatches on the market today concentrate on cutting down lap times, hitting high g-forces in the corners […]
Video: Bugatti Chiron spotted with new body design
Bugatti has been spotted test driving prototype versions of the Veyron successor, dubbed the Chiron, featuring the production body for the first time. AutoBild managed to capture two Chiron prototypes out on the highway travelling with a Bugatti Veyron Super Sport and a Lamborghini Huracan. There’s no sound in the […]
Twin-turbo Volkswagen T1 Race Taxi is one crazy Kombi
How’s this for a custom Kombi? It’s a special build project by coachbuilder Fred Bernhard called the Volkswagen T1 Race Taxi, made specially for the Worthersee event in Austria. Based on the original T1 Volkswagen, the car has been completely refurbished and now stands in a cool retro three-tone theme. […]
Mercedes GL-Class Limited Edition & Edition S on sale in Australia
To spice up the ageing Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, the local arm is introducing a number of special editions to the range including the Limited Edition and Edition S. Starting with the Limited Edition, this is based on the entry GL 350 BlueTEC, adding a unique exterior package with 20-inch alloy wheels, […]
Rolls-Royce Dawn confirmed as drop-top Wraith
Rolls-Royce has confirmed the upcoming drop-top version of the Wraith will be called the Dawn. It’s set to feature a number of exquisite and unique details. Late last year we heard the BMW-owned company was considering introducing a convertible version of the new Wraith, sitting in as the company’s ‘entry-level’ […]
AC Schnitzer develops cool styling kit for BMW i8
Renowned BMW tuner AC Schnitzer has turned its attention to the new BMW i8 for its latest upgrade package, adding some minor tweaks for visual enhancement. The BMW i8 is already quite a striking vehicle to behold. Its low-profile body and futuristic shapes and panels make it one of the […]