Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne, the man behind the merger and the drastic plans that have helped positively transform the group, has announced he plans to retire from the position after the five-year plan is complete in 2018. Marchionne is currently chairman and CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles which includes various […]
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.
Video: 2015 Opel Corsa OPC spotted at Nurburgring
Opel has been spotted test driving a prototype version of the next-gen 2015 Corsa OPC at the Nurburgring in Germany. This will be the new super hot hatch that may eventually find its way to Australian shores. Holden Australia confirmed last week that over 30 per cent of its future […]
BMW M3 sedans used for Mission Impossible 5, all totalled
How’s this for a painful sight? It’s trailer full of new BMW M3s that were damaged in the making of the upcoming action blockbuster Mission Impossible 5. Those who know their recent Mission Impossible movies will recognise BMW as one of the main car manufacturers behind the cars used in […]
2016 BMW M6 GT3 racer previewed, will replace Z4 GT3
BMW is planning to introduce a new racing car for GT3-class racing based on the BMW M6 coupe. It will replace the current Z4 GT3 car in the 2016 season. You don’t often see the M6 associated with any sort of motorsport, except as a pace car in some championships. […]
2015 Porsche 911 GTS on sale in Australia from $268,700
The 2015 Porsche 911 GTS has been revealed, ready to slot in between the 911 Carrera S and the race-ready 911 GT3. It comes with a bespoke exterior and trimmings, lowered suspension, and a more powerful engine than the one in the Carrera S. Essentially, it is the new flagship […]
Abarth 595 50th Anniversary Edition review (video)
Driving the Abarth 595 50th Anniversary is like playing with an over-excited Jack Russell Terrier; most of the time you can’t keep up with it, but if you want to have some fun it will always be ready, panting excitedly, waiting for you to throw the ball again. Fiat’s presence […]
Volvo reveals ‘triple boost’ 2.0L Drive-E engine, 450hp
Volvo has revealed another high-performance 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine as part of its Drive-E engine family. This time it’s a concept engine showcasing an advanced triple boost emission-reducing turbo technology. It sounds complicated, and it is. Not to be confused with BMW’s triple-turbo diesel engines, the Volvo Drive-E unit uses two […]
Maserati Ghibli Ermenegildo Zegna Edition revealed
A special edition Maserati has been unveiled at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, called the Ghibli Ermenegildo Zegna Edition. It’s designed as an evolution of the partnership between the Trident emblem manufacturer and the Trivero-based Maison. Based on the new Ghibli S, the Ermenegildo Zegna Edition features a unique tri-coated […]