[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Like an outlaw on the run, Porsche’s naturally aspirated, regulation-defying 911 GT3 may be on borrowed time. Pros and Cons Pros Most powerful GT3 ever, and it feels it PDK is even better than before Naturally aspirated engine note is spectacular Cons The weather put paid to our proper track test Changes are…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Child seats may not be adequately restrained in a collision, according to the manufacturer. Mercedes-Benz Australia has recalled 19 examples of its A-Class hatchback and sedan in Australia, citing a potential fault with the rear seat’s belt bracket. The affected vehicles were sold between 1 September 2020 and 26 November 2020 (Model Years…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Croatian EV reportedly sends a combined 1408kW/2300Nm to all four wheels, allowing the 0-100km/h sprint to be completed in just 1.97 seconds. The 2022 Rimac C_Two electric hypercar has slashed the production car quarter-mile record, completing the benchmark sprint in just 8.95 seconds – 0.45 seconds quicker than the 1103kW/1600Nm 8.0-litre W16…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Hyundai’s first high-performance SUV has been formally unveiled. The Kona with the hot hatch heart is due in Australian showrooms by the end of 2021. The 2021 Hyundai Kona N has been unveiled ahead of an Australian showroom arrival within the next six months – about the same time as the pint-sized Hyundai…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The iconic radio-controlled single seater grows up. Tamiya’s iconic radio-controlled off-road buggy, the Wild One, is making a comeback – as a real-life electric-powered buggy that can be driven by actual people. A collaboration between Tamiya and The Little Car Company, the 8/10th scale Wild One Max is a near full-sized replica of…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Pick of the Day, a 1951 Mercury Eight sedan, got me thinking about suicide doors. They’re kind of cool, right? And quite a few concept cars are shown with rear-hinged doors. But why are they called suicide doors, and whatever do they have to do with ending one’s life? As you can…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The hypercar loses its engine and gains unprecedented performance. Pros and Cons Pros Amazing looks Stunning speed Easy to drive Cons Disconcerting lack of sound Limited range High price Electrification is rapidly spreading through the car industry, but until now it hasn’t got to the very top. That’s set to change with the…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The RSQ8 is one of the hottest Audi models to receive aftermarket treatments. We’ve seen Mansory, Lumma Design, and ABT Sportsline come up with their iterations of this sporty SUV. While most folks would opt for models from these aftermarket companies, some prefer a mix-and-match approach. One such example is this insane build…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Toyota claims its own e-Palette autonomous bus will be rolled out ‘within the next few years.’ Lyft – a US ride-sharing company in fierce competition with Uber – has sold its large autonomous vehicle development program to Toyota. The Japanese manufacturer’s research division Woven Planet Holdings reportedly paid US$550 million (AU$710,000) for the program,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The “hot SUV” market might be slowly but continually growing with more and more manufactuers starting to offer performance SUVs, but most of them fall outside the affordable category. The Mercedes-AMG GLA 45, for example, starts at $54,500 while something larger like the BMW X6 M commands six-figures. And, that’s where the Hyundai…