Yes, it’s true, we can’t believe it either. Jeremy Clarkson’s contract with the BBC will not be renewed and he will no longer present Top Gear. The decision was made by BBC director-general Tony Hall last night. Tony Hall released a statement explaining the matter and the decision that he […]
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: ETS Nissan GT-R posts world record 7.49sec quarter mile
The street registered Nissan GT-R quarter mile world record has been broken once again, with a new time of 7.49 seconds. It was set by an Extreme Turbo Systems (ETS) GT-R during the TX2K event in the US. Extreme Turbo Systems are one of the top guns in GT-R tuning, […]
Lyons Motor Car proposes outrageous 1700hp LM2 Streamliner
Pipe dream or reality? Another proposal for an insane hypercar has hit the airwaves. This time it’s from an American company called Lyons Motor Car. It’s called the LM2 Streamliner. So far only digital renderings have been produced. These are accompanied by some pretty far-fetched facts and figures. In terms […]
LaFerrari confirmed for 2015 Australian Motoring Festival
The inaugural Australian Motoring Festival starts tomorrow at the Melbourne Showgrounds, and it has just been announced that an example of the spectacular LaFerrari will be on display. We heard last month that various big-name manufacturers would be on attendance at the event, including Mercedes-AMG, Toyota, and Ferrari. Up until […]
2015 BMW 5 Series gets new option packages, 550i phased out
BMW Australia has announced new option packages for the 2015 5 Series, presenting buyers with a potential increase in value across the board. Two main option packages are added to the lineup, including the Professional and Exclusive option packs. The Professional can be had on the 520i, 520d, and 528i, […]
2016 Jaguar XF revealed, on sale in Australia Q1 2016
This is it, the all-new 2016 Jaguar XF. It was revealed to the public during a high-wire water crossing stunt in London, giving viewers a look at the XF’s new lightweight aluminium underpinnings. Although it might not look much different from the outgoing model, at least on first impressions, the […]
Video: Tesla Model X prototype spotted again, minimal camouflage
Tesla has been spotted again testing a prototype version of the highly anticipated Tesla Model X fully electric SUV. This time a prototype was spotted driving around Palo Alto in California. Following in the footsteps of the Model S, the Model X will come with a similar electric powertrain. All […]
Citroen C4 Cactus will go on sale in Australia early 2016
Citroen Australia has confirmed the unique C4 Cactus will go on sale locally during the first quarter of 2016. It will bring a funky, concept-like design to the crossover segment. Vehicles from Citroen have always been about maximising practicality and comfort, and the C4 Cactus is no different. It features […]