Maserati’s third quarter profit topped sibling brand Ferrari for the first time in over 25 years, also outselling the brand in terms of units shifted for the July-through-September period. The Italian brand, (both) owned by Fiat Chrysler Group, sold 26,428 vehicles during the third quarter period, easily overshadowing Ferrari’s 5280 […]
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 BMW X5 M & X6 M revealed; more power, improved economy
Following the teaser last week, BMW has unveiled the new 2015 BMW X5 M and 2015 BMW X6 M super high-performance SUVs. Both showcase improved economy, more engine power, and quicker acceleration times. Starting with the engine. It’s a revised version of the outgoing 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 which now produces […]
MTM announces tuning upgrade for the Skoda Octavia RS
Renowned Audi tuner MTM has devised a decent performance upgrade package of the rather humble Skoda Octavia RS, providing more power and enhanced style. MTM is one of the most highly regarded Audi tuners in the world, specialising in engine computer modifications, exhausts, and subtle styling upgrades. For the Skoda […]
For Sale: Unused LaFerrari, dealer wants 3 times retail price
Now here’s a car you aren’t likely to find in your local classifieds. It’s an immaculate, unused example of the LaFerrari hypercar. And it’s up for sale at a dealer in Luxembourg. The LaFerrari is Ferrari’s most extreme, most advanced, and fastest and most powerful road car it has ever […]
First 2015 Nissan GT-R Nismo delivered to US customer
The first 2015 Nissan GT-R Nismo made for the US market has been delivered to its lucky owner in North Carolina. It is a stunning black example. The 2015 model is virtually the same as the one that debuted in 2013, featuring a 3.8-litre twin-turbo V6 producing 441kW of power […]
Audi R8 Competition revealed, most powerful Audi ever
Meet the new most powerful Audi production car ever made, the R8 Competition. It will make its public debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show next month. Slated to be one of the last versions of the current generation R8, the R8 Competition brings all of the current model’s great […]
Fiat FCC4 concept SUV revealed at Sao Paulo Motor Show
Fiat has unveiled a strange concept SUV at the Sao Paulo Motor Show called the Fiat FCC4. It shows a possible future direction for a four-door coupe SUV with hybrid power. The design study was developed at the Fiat Design Centre Latam (Latin America), featuring a unique raised up body […]
Nissan Kicks concept unveiled at Sao Paulo Motor Show
Remember the Nissan concept SUV previewed a couple of weeks ago? This is it. It’s called the Nissan Kicks concept and it has just been unveiled at the Sao Paulo Motor Show. It’s inspired by the streets of Brazil and designed for its people. Even though it is a special […]