[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] It is not clear why the plug-in hybrid performed significantly worse than a regular hybrid RAV4 in the evasive manoeuvre. The 2021 Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) has failed an emergency swerve-and-avoid “moose test” by Swedish motoring magazine Teknikens Värld. The experiment – which tests a vehicle’s ability to safely avoid a hazard,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Fan-favourite sports car updated for the new year with new variants, revised colour palette and more technology. 2021 Mazda MX-5 receives mild updates New GT RS variant adds BBS wheels, Brembo brakes, Bilstein dampers Wireless Apple CarPlay, new colours added to core range The 2021 Mazda MX-5 has received a raft of minor…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] While a new model isn’t far away, the current Tucson’s appeal lies in its no frills performance, fitness for purpose and good pricing. Pros and Cons Pros Full-sized spare, on an alloy wheel Drive-away offers equal good value Good driving and steering characteristics Cons Powertrain lacks punch, and any sense of excitement Active…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Amazon-owned start-up – which was founded by Australian designer and animator Tim Kentley-Klay in 2014 – will unveil its robotaxi early next week. California-based autonomous tech developer Zoox is preparing to unveil its first driverless car next week, however it appears the cat is already out of the bag. The all-electric vehicle…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Family SUV achieves maximum result thanks to advanced AEB and centre airbag – but rating applies to diesel models only. The 2021 Kia Sorento has been awarded a five-star safety rating by Australian crash-test body ANCAP – however, there’s a catch. The maximum five-star score applies only to 2.2-litre turbo-diesel, all-wheel-drive variants of…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Defender is the first off-road SUV, and the first vehicle with no centre airbag to get top marks. The 2020 Land Rover Defender has been awarded a five-star safety rating under the latest evaluation conditions – the first vehicle to do so without a centre airbag. The new-generation Defender is also the…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] A 1941 Ford custom pickup reigns as the top-selling vehicle at the Houston auction | Mecum Auctions photos A custom 1941 F0rd pickup truck did the heavy hauling as top seller at Mecum’s Houston collector car auction, which ended the company’s 2020 calendar year with a $14.7 million total result and an 84…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The verdict: The new 2020 Buick Encore GX is a small, premium-priced SUV that feels neither premium nor exciting, with bland materials and a meek powertrain. It gets the job done, though — assuming “the job” is mostly “being a little bigger than an Encore” (which remains in Buick’s lineup). Versus the competition:…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] These are the 10 cars on Hagerty’s ‘Bull Market’ list for the UK | Hagerty UK photos Editor’s note: Earlier this week we published Hagerty’s “Bull Market” list for the United States. Following is the company’s similar and inaugural list for the UK, where 10 “rising stars” are suggested. Hagerty has identified 10…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The 2021 Ford Bronco had a great debut. The leaks before the launch gave away enough for speculations to bumble, but still maintained the surprise element. The hype generated by Ford’s PR was “built to last”, and when it finally debuted, it came with ample features to be touted as an extremely desirable…