How much power does the new Gen-F HSV GTS actually make at the wheels on a dyno? We’ve just put the popular mystery to bed by taking a fresh GTS Maloo over to Tunehouse in Sydney. As we’ve discovered over the years, many performance cars don’t produce the exact power […]
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.
Rolls-Royce Maharaja Phantom Drophead announced for Dubai
Rolls-Royce has revealed a special edition model for Dubai called the Maharaja Phantom Drophead Coupe. It celebrates a long history between Indian royalty and the brand. The exquisite model is designed purely for buyers in Dubai. It features a unique white, emerald green, and wood colour scheme, including an immaculate […]
V8TT Ferrari-powered Alfa Romeo 4C is quicker than a Veyron
The Alfa Romeo 4C has been on sale in various international markets for some time now but it hasn’t really garnered the attention we all thought it would. Maybe this kit by Lazzarini Design will change that? We’ll get straight into the good stuff. In the engine compartment, gone is […]
Volvo plotting small SUV, possibly ‘XC40’
To keep up with market demands, Volvo is set to introduce a new entry-level SUV in the form of an ‘XC40’ to sit below the XC60, with increased off-road ability compared with the current V40 Cross Country. The news stems from an Autocar report which quotes Volvo’s chairman Hakan Samuelsson […]
Mopar develops accessories for the new Fiat 500X
Mopar, the brand usually associated with big capacity V8 muscle cars, has turned its attention to the new Fiat 500X baby crossover and come up with two special show cars to showcase the personalisation opportunities. The Fiat 500X was only revealed at the Paris Motor Show last month, but it […]
BMW i3 now on sale in Australia from $63,900
The advanced new BMW i3 electric city car has officially landed in Australia. It is labelled as the world’s first premium car that has been designed from the ground up as an electric vehicle. For those who may not know, this is the second BMW electric-based vehicle to be launched […]
2014 Toyota LandCruiser Sahara V8 review (video)
Welcome to the noble spirited 2014 Toyota LandCruiser Sahara. This is the biggest, most powerful, and most expensive SUV Toyota currently offers in Australia. When it comes to sheer size, space, and serious off-road breadth, this is known as the king. The J200, or the ‘200 Series’ as it’s more […]
Unique Pagani Huayra 730 S being made for Alejandro Salomo
Not shy of the odd special edition and one-off models, Pagani has announced it is making a unique version of the Huayra called the 730 S which is being made for entrepreneur Alejandro Salomon. It’s basically the same as the regular Huayra in terms of specifications, with a 6.0-litre Mercedes […]