Ford is reportedly planning a special Shelby GT350R variant for the upcoming 2015 North American Auto Show in Detroit, potentially showcasing vast aero and performance enhancements. According to a Road & Track report, Ford is planning an ‘R’ version of the Mustang-based GT350. Specific details are still quite coy at […]
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.
2015 Honda Civic Type R will go on sale in Australia – report
The highly anticipated, high-performance 2015 Honda Civic Type R will go on sale in Australia, the local arm has confirmed. It’s expected to be the fastest front-wheel drive car on the market. Speaking with CarAdvice, Honda Australia director Stephen Collins said it’s a matter of when and not if the […]
Toyota RAV4 celebrates 20th anniversary, special colours announced
Toyota has introduced a fiery Inferno orange colour scheme to help celebrate the nameplate’s 20th anniversary. The RAV4 is currently on track to post its highest yearly sales figure ever in Australia. The RAV4, standing for Recreational Active Vehicle with 4-wheel drive, is now on its fourth generation. It’s available […]
BMW to introduce plug-in hybrid version of every model
Following the unveiling of two unique plug-in hybrid prototypes last week, BMW has confirmed it is planning to introduce a plug-in hybrid version of every one of its core models in the future. The idea is to share technologies developed by the BMW ‘i’ brand, so far responsible for the […]
Range Rover Evoque convertible confirmed; prototype spotted
Range Rover has been spotted test driving a prototype version of an Evoque convertible in the UK, which seemingly confirms such a model is on the way in the near future. A prototype was spotted by an Autocar reader in the UK recently, featuring an obvious fabric drop-top roof. It’s […]
Mitsubishi Lancer ‘Special Action ‘Model’ to send off Evolution X
Mitsubishi is working on a last hurrah special edition to send off the current Lancer Evolution X performance sedan. It’s set to be the last Lancer Evo, with no confirmed plans for an Evo XI. According to Don Swearingen, the executive vice president of Mitsubishi North America, there is a […]
Lexus RC F 5.0 V8 engine specifications outlined
The new Lexus RC F is the Japanese company’s latest sports car. Although the V8 engine is carried over from the IS F sedan, engineers have implemented comprehensive changes to provide higher performance and driveability. Capacity remains the same, at 4969cc, incorporating 32 valves and twin overhead camshafts. There is […]
AC Schnitzer announces tuning upgrades for the BMW M4
Renowned BMW tuner and former motorsport partner AC Schnitzer has worked its magic on the all-new BMW M4 coupe, giving it unique styling inside and out, and a kick in the kicks for extra speed. The special package is being unveiled at the 2014 Essen Motor Show in Germany. The […]