Sometimes the Australian auto market misses out on awesome special editions. One such example is the new TRD Toyota 86 14R60 special edition which has been revealed for the Japanese domestic market (JDM). The 14R60 is set up to hit the track, straight from the box. It features various component […]
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: Lamborghini Asterion concept hybrid walk-through
To help us all get around the workings of the new Lamborghini Asterion concept car, the Italian company has put together a simple yet effective video demonstration on how it works. The Asterion concept was unveiled at the 2014 Paris Motor Show currently underway, showcasing a possible future direction for […]
2015 Ford Falcon fuel economy improved 9%, interior revealed
When the 2015 Ford Falcon arrives later this year it will boast reduced fuel consumption over the outgoing FG model with up to nine per cent improvements for the 4.0-litre base model, according to Ford. Average fuel economy drops from the current 9.9L/100km to 9.0L/100km for the base model 4.0-litre […]
Euro-spec Ford Edge revealed at Paris show, to replace Territory
Take a good look at this, it’s set to replace the Ford Territory when local manufacturing closes down in 2016. It’s called the Ford Edge, and it has just made its debut in ‘Euro specification’ at the 2014 Paris Motor Show. The Ford Edge is the company’s latest SUV, joining […]
Infiniti QX70 S Design debuts at 2014 Paris Motor Show
Following the preview a few weeks ago, Infiniti has unveiled the new QX70 S Design at the 2014 Paris Motor Show in France. The special edition SUV will go on sale in some European markets this month. Designed to fall in line with the fashionable ‘dark’ theme, the S Design […]
2017 Jeep Wrangler to use aluminium body, turbo engine
The next Jeep Wrangler may drop some of its heavy-duty heritage and instead turn to lightweight technologies and turbocharging, according to Fiat Chrysler Group boss Sergio Marchionne. Speaking about the future Wrangler at the Paris Motor Show, currently underway, Sergio Marchionne said the company is currently debating whether to use […]
2014 Paris Motor Show – Mega Gallery
With the 2014 Paris Motor Show kicking off just a few days ago, we thought we’d put together a nice big gallery for you all so you can see what all of the fuss is about. This year’s event was home to a number of international debuts, such as the […]
Australian vehicle sales for September 2014 – Jeep in top 10
Australian new vehicle registration VFACTS figures for September 2014 are out, with a number of brands posting big sales and shaking up various segments. Jeep has forged its way into the top 10 selling brands in Australia for the very first time, while Holden has been pushed right down from […]