The new Tesla Model S P85D, arriving in Australia in mid-2015, is the quickest production sedan in the world. Like us, you might have wondered what sort of numbers it dishes out on a dyno. DragTimes recently strapped an example to a rolling road to find out. In standard form […]
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.
Suzuki Alto RS Turbo Concept previews next-gen JDM model
Micro cars might not be very common in Australia, but in Japan super-compact cars, or ‘Kei’ cars as they are called, are very popular to the point where sports models have potential. Introducing the new Suzuki Alto RS Turbo Concept. Suzuki is planning to unveil the sporty concept at the […]
Donkervoort D8 GTO Blister Berg Edition previewed
Dutch sportscar maker Donkervoort has released a preview image of a new model it is planning, called the D8 GTO Blister Berg Edition. With a name like that you just know it’s going to be serious. It’s named after the Blister Berg Drive Resort in Germany where it recently set […]
New 2016 Lexus RX to be revealed at Detroit show – report
With the new Lexus NX sitting in as the company’s sharpest and most modern SUV, the slightly larger RX now seems outdated. Not for long though. The company will reportedly unveil a model update at the Detroit show in a couple of weeks. According to a recent Edmunds report, Lexus […]
Tesla Roadster 3.0 update announced, new battery tech
A technology update has been announced for the Tesla Roadster, called the Roadster 3.0. It incorporates developments that were made with the Tesla Model S sedan, including a new battery pack and extended range. Thanks to a new lithium-ion battery, which is about the same size as the one it […]
Subaru planning 3 new concepts for 2015 Tokyo Auto Salon
Subaru is planning to unveil three new concept cars at the upcoming Tokyo Auto Salon in a couple of weeks, based on the Legacy (Liberty), XV and Levorg. Firstly, the XV Sport Concept will show off a strong Sunrise Yellow colour scheme with yellow striped spoilers, with a black front […]
2015 Mitsubishi Lancer XLS review (video)
It might be called the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer but most car fans will notice this shape has been around now since 2007. Can it keep up with the more frequently-updated rivals in this very competitive segment? Mitsubishi has a habit holding onto model generations for as long as it can; […]
2015 Ford Mustang used for New Year’s celebrations in Sydney
Following similarly daring stunts throughout the year, Ford Australia is now taking part in Mustang elevation. It is lifting a 2015 Mustang to the roof of a building right near the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge as part of special New Year’s Eve celebrations. Earlier in the year Ford […]