The hot new high-performance Holden Insignia VXR is just around the corner now, becoming the brand’s first proper performance-oriented mid-size sedan. It might look familiar to some, and that’s because it is virtually identical to the Opel Insignia OPC that was on sale in Australia a couple of years ago […]
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.
Audi debuts new 2.0 TFSI engine, uses ‘rightsizing’ philosophy
Following up from yesterday’s report, Audi has now gone ahead and unveiled its latest 2.0 TFSI petrol engine at the Vienna Motor Symposium. The new unit produces 140kW of power and 320Nm of torque. Thanks to an advanced combustion method, the new unit is being labelled as the most efficient […]
Video: Bentley Bentayga SUV shows off clever technologies
Bentley has released another teaser of its upcoming SUV, called the Bentayga. This time we get a sneak peek of the exquisite interior and some of the technologies. The new Bentley Bentayga is set to be the epitome of SUV luxury, showcasing everything there is to offer from Bentley – […]
2016 BMW 3 Series LCI revealed, 340i confirmed
Images of the 2015-2016 BMW 3 Series LCI facelift have hit the web, soon before its official debut. The update showcases mild styling tweaks and welcomes the new 340i flagship. And we mean ‘mild’. There are some minor changes to the bumper bars, with new LED lighting technology, new colour […]
Kahn previews ‘Vengeance’ project, based on Aston Martin DB9
British vehicle tuning specialist Kahn has released some intriguing preview sketches of its upcoming project, based on the Aston Martin DB9, called the Vengeance. As you can see, Kahn is planning a dramatic body transformation for the DB9, with pumped out wheel arches, a unique ‘prowling’ front grille, and lots […]
Lighter, more advanced 2016 Chev Malibu a likely Commodore replacement
GM Holden is still yet to confirm what international model will replace the Commodore beyond 2017, but given GM in the US has just spent considerable time and investment on the all-new Malibu, it does seem the most likely choice for the Commodore replacement. The all-new Malibu, due to launch […]
Ford FG X Falcon XR6 Turbo ‘Sprint’ on the way, 310kW – rumour
Ford fans will be happy to hear there could be a hot FG X XR6 Turbo on the way, potentially featuring the old FPV F6 powertrain. According a Motoring report, the local brand is planning a special send-off series of Falcons in the lead up to the nameplate’s retirement in […]
Volkswagen Touareg driver confuses pedals, parks on Porsche 911
For most of us, parking is relatively easy. Not so for this Volkswagen Touareg driver in China though, who ended up mistaking a Porsche 911 for a parking space. Yes, we don’t know how anyone could either. But it seems the female driver here got a bit confused between the […]