The claims of an heir to the Fiat fortune are in disrepute after the man asserted he was kidnapped by a transgender sex worker. The man at the centre of the controversy, Lapo Elkann, is the great-great grandson of Giovanni Agnelli, the man that in 1899 founded Fabbrica Italiana Automobili […]
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For Sale: Crazy single-seat 997 Porsche 911 cabriolet, because why not?
We at PD are huge on Porsches. And every now and then along comes a Porsche that has been given the oddball treatment, whether its an old 911 with a TAG F1 engine, cool RWB creations or the jaw-dropping Singer Design projects. For sheer uniqueness, this one has to be […]
LEGO creates Ford GT Speed Champions to celebrate 50th anniversary
Ford had more than just the all-new Fiesta to crow about at the Go Further event this week, there was an enhanced Transit Custom, special edition Mustang and the LEGO Speed Champions Ford GT pair, with a 1966 GT40 and 2016 GT Le Mans racer for all you LEGO fiends. […]
BMW i8 driver stops traffic, frustrated commuter smashes windscreen with bat
A frustrated commuter in New York City has taken justice into his own hands and smashed the windscreen of a BMW i8 with a baseball bat. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9D5fF5_9dc The i8 in question, covered in a gold vinyl wrap, is owned by a popular YouTuber Coby Persin, who seemed to be blocking […]
LEGO Land Rover Discovery 3 is perfect
If, like us, you’ve always thought the blocky Land Rover Discovery 3 has a distinctive bricky look about it like it’s been assembled from bricks like Duplo or LEGO, then you won’t be surprised to see someone has made their own on LEGO Ideas. PerformanceDrive is almost as enthusiastic about […]
Fully electric McLaren P1 could be the perfect Xmas present
Keeping the theme going from the Power Wheels Smart Drive Mustang we featured yesterday, and the toy Tesla Model S further in the year, for the child with more exotic, supercar-inspired tastes we have the Ride On McLaren P1 from McLaren. The brand cruelly showcases it as a ‘pure electric […]
For Sale: Meticulously restored 1960 Willys Jeep Gala
An unusual variant of the original Willy’s Jeep (grandfather of the modern Wrangler) is going up for auction at RM Sotheby’s Arizona event. This 1960 Willys Gala is a beach-themed version of the wartime favourite, with a blue and white colour scheme, fun striped trim and tassled fabric rooftop that […]
Electric Ford Mustang toy features traction & stability control (video)
If you find your kids are starting to follow in your wheeltracks and have begun the metamorphosis into car freak, then chances are you’re starting to think about suitable presents to stash under the tree in a months’ time. If your spawn is of the blue-blooded variety, then Ford and […]