The world-record-holding Renault Megane R.S. 275 Trophy-R will go on sale in Australia next month as the fastest and most serious front-wheel drive car ever offered in the country. The Trophy-R clocked the fastest Nurburgring lap time for a front-wheel drive production vehicle earlier this year, recording a lap 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.
LaFerrari FXX K already sold out, sounds incredible (video)
If you watch one car video this week, this one is a must. It shows the spanking new LaFerrari FXX K belting around the Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi as part of its debut for the Finali Mondiali event. Ferrari has apparently already sold all examples of the new […]
2015 BMW X6 now available with M Performance parts
If the standard BMW X6 isn’t sporty enough for you, even with its sloping roofline, the company has just announced an array of M Performance accessories that you can opt for. BMW M Performance is the German company’s accessories division inspired by M cars. For the X6 the sub-brand has […]
2015 Porsche 911 GT3 RS spotted in Sweden, Geneva debut?
Porsche has been spotted out and about in Sweden in a prototype version of the upcoming 991 911 GT3 RS. This is expected to be the quickest production 911 to ever lap the Nurburgring in Germany. The latest 911 GT3 is already regarded as a sensational driver’s car. In fact, […]
Hyundai Veloster SR Turbo vs Toyota 86 GTS: comparison (video)
SPECS PACKAGE DRIVE VIDEOS This is it. Hyundai Veloster SR Turbo versus the Toyota 86 GTS. Front-wheel drive versus rear-wheel drive. Understeer versus oversteer. Turbo versus ‘NA’. Convenience versus compromise. These two vehicles sum up two major enthusiast types. They also happen to be the two kingpins of the under-$80,000 […]
2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed dates confirmed
The dates for the 2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed have been confirmed for June 25-28, kicking off with the Moving Motor Show on the 25th. Next year’s theme will be ‘Fast and Fearless: Racing on the Edge’, with a key focus on motorsport and motorsport legends including drivers and iconic […]
Lexus trademarks ‘LC 500’ & ‘LC 500h’, based on LF-LC concept?
Lexus has apparently filed to trademark ‘LC 500’ and ‘LC 500h’ nameplates which could translate to the production version of the stunning LF-LC concept car. The company has previously said it will put the LF-LC concept into production, but not as an LFA successor as we all thought. Instead, it […]
Ferrari Sergio production car revealed, first delivered in UAE
Remember the Pininfarina Sergio concept car from last year? Ferrari has now unveiled the production version which is going to the first customer in the UAE, the SBH Royal Auto Gallery. The Ferrari Sergio is based on the 458 Spider, featuring a completely bespoke body with unique panels, headlights and […]