Ford Asia Pacific has released quite a revealing teaser video of the upcoming 2015 Ford Ranger heavy-duty ute. We get a good glimpse at the fresh shape which showcases the company’s latest design language. Looking at the front end you can clearly see the next version gets an updated grille […]
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.
Drag race: 2014 Toyota 86 vs Hyundai Veloster Turbo (video)
The Toyota 86 and the Hyundai Veloster are the most popular sports cars in the sub-$80k market segment in Australia at the moment, so it’s only natural that we should pitch the two top variants down the main straight on a track to find out which is quickest in an […]
PerformanceDrive ‘PDriveTV’ YouTube channel hits 10,000 subscribers
PerformanceDrive’s pokey little PDriveTV YouTube channel has just clicked over 10,000 subscribers. The channel was launched in 2011 and has since garnered the interest of over 7.5 million views. While many other automotive journalists/publications are battling it out to become the next Jeremy Clarkson/Top Gear, PDriveTV follows PerformanceDrive’s key personality […]
2015 Ford Falcon FG X image gallery anticipates Dec. 1 debut
With the official market launch of the 2015 Ford Falcon FG X just a few days away, Ford Australia’s marketing department has released a whole heap of new images to get everyone excited. It is going to be a touching moment for thousands, if not millions, of Ford fans across […]
Skoda Fabia R5 concept previews 2015 WRC 2 rally car
The new Skoda Fabia R5 Concept rally car has been fully unveiled, which will effectively replace the Fabia S2000 next year. It’s loosely based on the 2015 Fabia. Skoda is using the Essen Motor Show to present the new rally car concept to the public, in Germany. The Essen show […]
McLaren P1 crash in Dallas kills $1 million supercar
A McLaren P1 has been involved in a crash in Dallas, Texas in the US, completely destroying the epic hybrid masterpiece. The P1 has only been on sale for a short time. The official cause of the crash is unknown at this stage, but it is believed the driver lost […]
2015 Nissan GT-R update announced (video)
The mighty Nissan GT-R has been updated for the model year 2015 plate in the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM), bringing even further refinements for the insanely quick sports car. Nissan has evolved the R35 GT-R more times than any of its predecessors. With each year model update since its introduction […]
Ford Focus V8 engine & RWD conversion kit looks fun (video)
Not enough power coming from your Ford Focus hatch? Maybe it needs a V8 engine conversion? Fortunately, a company in the US specialises in exactly that and has just announced prices and specific component details needed for the crazy conversion. The tuning garage, called Kugel Street Rod Components, has announced […]