[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] With Ford focusing on three models in the Focus line-up, what purpose does the Focus Active serve exactly – the perfect crossover offering or a pointless jacked-up hatchback? Pros and Cons Pros Higher ride height adds to its appeal Cabin is roomy for a hatchback A practical everyday drive with added oomph from…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Standard Catalog of American Cars points out that LaSalle “was a commercial failure,” yet adds that the brand remains important to the history of American automobiles. Why? Because it was the LaSalle brand that led to the separation of General Motors styling staff, aka Art and Colour — yes, with the British…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] More than 75 people have died and dozens are still missing after flash floods and landslides hit Indonesia and neighbouring East Timor, officials said Monday. Floods sparked by torrential rain have wreaked havoc and destruction on islands stretching from Flores in Indonesia to East Timor, sending thousands fleeing into shelters. The deluge and…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Here’s your breakdown of everything bound for Aussie shores this month. The Australian new-car market is a crowded one, with dozens of manufacturers offering hundreds of models in different segments and body styles. Over 100 all-new, updated or expanded model ranges are due to launch throughout 2021, as chronicled in CarAdvice‘s 2021 New…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Millions of Christians around the world celebrated a second Easter under coronavirus restrictions on Sunday with Pope Francis calling for vaccines to be shared among the poorest nations as Covid-19 surges. Despite vaccine rollouts gathering pace in many richer countries, dramatic spikes in cases have seen deeply unpopular restrictions enforced from Canada to…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The new Subaru BRZ’s twin is here, with 173 naturally-aspirated kilowatts and a stiffer chassis. This is it: the 2022 Toyota GR 86 has been officially revealed, close to six months after the unveiling of its Subaru relative. Twin under the skin to the new Subaru BRZ, the second-generation 86 sports car joins…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Former world number one Jordan Spieth ended his near four-year victory drought Sunday, gearing up for next week’s Masters with a triumph at the US PGA Tour Texas Open. Spieth, who hadn’t won since capturing his third major title at the 2017 British Open at Royal Birkdale, signalled he’s again a force to…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Kia’s new mid-size SUV has been caught road testing in Korea, revealing its rear-end design and long-wheelbase option. The upcoming 2022 Kia Sportage has been caught testing, with new images providing our best look yet at the crucial new mid-size SUV. Two separate spy photos published online show the rear end of the…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] GM’s reborn electric Hummer ute gains an SUV sibling, with similar neck-snapping power, chunky styling and abundant off-road capabilities. The 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV has been revealed, as the long-roof sibling to the reborn, all-electric Hummer pick-up. Readers familiar with the aforementioned GMC Hummer EV truck revealed in October 2020 will find…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] When Canadian pop star Justin Bieber first laid eyes on Rolls-Royce’s outrageous one-off 103EX concept, he knew he simply had to have it. Problem was, Rolls-Royce wasn’t selling. So ‘The Bieb’ did what all people with unlimited means do – he commissioned his own Rolls-Royce based on the futuristic-looking 103XE. Bieber approached renowned…