After a number rumours and spy shots, the open-top version of the Ferrari 458 Speciale has finally been officially revealed. It adopts the name 458 Speciale Aperta. Essentially a more exciting and more glamorous version of the epic 458 Speciale, the Aperta, or Speciale A as it’s also known, is […]
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.
Audi S1 Sportback quattro review – Australian launch (video)
Welcome to the most powerful and technically most capable compact hatch to ever hit the Australian market. It’s called the Audi S1 Sportback quattro and it has been made to rekindle the spirit of the mechanically mental Audi S1 quattro Group B rally car of the 1980s. Okay, so it […]
2014 Infiniti Q50 2.0t review – Australian launch
The mid-size premium sedan segment has just got a whole lot more competitive thanks to the arrival of the new Infiniti Q50 2.0t petrol. With an impressive standard features list, good engine power and economy, and the most attractive price tag of all its rivals, could this be the next […]
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Aspire review (video)
Although Mitsubishi’s latest products are undoubtedly reliable, dependable, and very practical, they’re not what you would call ground-breaking or class-leading in terms of advanced technology. Oh how the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Aspire changes that. Contrary to what you might think about hybrids and electric vehicles (EV), the Outlander PHEV is […]
2015 Audi TT & TT S Roadster revealed; lighter, more powerful
This is the 2015 Audi TT Roadster and the sporty TT S Roadster, based on the new TT revealed earlier this year. Driving dynamics, technology, efficiency, and performance have all been stepped up compared with the predecessor. Looking convincingly smarter and more clean-cut than the outgoing model, the 2015 TT […]
Novitec comprehensively tunes the Rolls-Royce Ghost
It’s not every day we hear about tuning programs specifically developed for Rolls-Royce vehicles. Renowned aftermarket tuners from Novitec Group have released just the thing for the Rolls-Royce Ghost. The package isn’t simply a set of aftermarket wheels either. Novitec has developed a full program called the Spofec. It consists […]
Infiniti Q50 2.0t now on sale in Australia from $50,900
Infiniti Australia has just introduced the new Q50 2.0t turbo-petrol for the local lineup. The engine expands the range to three different powertrain options. Joining the existing 2.2d turbo-diesel and the hybrid V6, the 2.0-litre turbo-petrol fits perfectly into the segment with rivals such as the Audi A4 2.0 TFSI, […]
Infiniti committed to Australian market, 20 years plus
While other brands have come and gone in Australia in recent years, Infiniti says it is here to stay for the long-term after being introduced to the local market in 2012. Infiniti will be launching the new Q30 premium hatch in 2015, wearing a circa-$40,000 price tag, and then after […]