Lightweight sportscar maker Ariel and TMI AutoTech in the US have come up with a cracker of a car for track day enthusiasts. Introducing the Ariel Atom 3S. Ariel already has a number of versions of the exposed-frame Atom, including the range-topping Atom V8 with its twin Suzuki Hayabusa engines […]
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.
BMW continues global luxury sales lead, Merc catching up
In the global luxury vehicle sales race, BMW is still in front of rivals Audi and Mercedes-Benz, but the gap is closing. The Bavarian company sold more vehicles, however, Mercedes saw the biggest increase. BMW sold 167,584 vehicles in September, which is up by around six per cent. Meanwhile, Mercedes-Benz […]
Video: LaFerrari ‘FXX’ prototype spotted at Ricard circuit
Ferrari has been spotted test driving another prototype version of the epic LaFerrari ‘FXX’ hypercar, this time at the Paul Ricard circuit in France. It showcases a larger wing at the back compared with the one we saw earlier in the year. This looks like it is the track-only ‘FXX’ […]
Abarth 500X performance crossover shows potential – report
Fiat may soon expand its performance range with a new Abarth 500X, based on the just-revealed Fiat 500X crossover. This could be the first all-wheel drive Abarth. Speaking in a CarAdvice report, Fiat design boss Roberto Giolito said the 500X is a good body for Abarth. He said “it’s absolutely […]
2015 HSV Gen-F range on sale in November from $59,990
In under a week after the 2015 Holden VF Commodore makes its debut, Holden’s performance arm, HSV, has announced the 2015 lineup which goes on sale next month. It’s good news for power-hungry fans, as all models come with some output increases. The entry-level Clubsport and Maloo get a bi-modal […]
Kia Sorento Family Pack brings $3400 in added value
Kia Australia is announcing a ‘Family Pack’ option for the Kia Sorento, bringing $3400 in added value at no additional cost. It comes just as the all-new model is revealed. The Family Pack is designed to bring together most of the popular accessories for the Sorento into one package. And […]
Ferrari F60America revealed, celebrates US market 60th anniversary
The special Ferrari model previously talked about, designed to celebrate the company’s 60th anniversary operating in America, has been revealed. It’s called the Ferrari F60America. Ferrari said a few weeks ago it would introduce a bespoke model for the US market, and this is it. It’s based on the F12berlinetta, […]
Toyota ranked most valuable car brand, 11th year running
Toyota has been named the most valuable automotive brand in the world according to the Interbrand Best 100 Global Brands. This is now the 11th year in a row at the top for the Japanese carmaker, joining just 13 car brands in the 100 list. Toyota ranked 8th overall in […]