[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The smallest of the ‘big four’ Chinese state-owned manufacturers (behind SAIC, FAW and BAIC), Changan was founded in 1862 as a military supply company. Today Changan produces mainstream Chinese cars in predominantly petrol formats. They are mass-appeal affordable models, and their entry-level EV, the Benni EC 260 offers a 30kW motor and 210km…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Restoring old cars to include a modernised drivetrain is one thing, but converting an internal-combustion engine vehicle into an electric car is another. But, it can be done. Dear Drive.. Where we answer reader, viewer, and listener questions. Something on your mind? Call us on the radio show or email us at contactus@drive.com.au.…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The turbocharged petrol engines could catch fire due to a manufacturing defect. View 1 images Jaguar Land Rover Australia has recalled 81 examples of its 2017-2023 Land Rover Defender, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and Range Rover Velar SUVs, after it was discovered a manufacturing fault could spark an engine fire. The recall notice, lodged with the Department…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Volvo’s most opulent SUV puts the ‘EX’ in Excellence, with four seats, a fridge and electric power for chauffeur-driven Chinese buyers. And it is under evaluation for Australia. View 15 images View 15 images Previous
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Land Rover’s classic Defender is the latest armed forces vehicle to be converted from diesel to electric power, as the British Army evaluates the emerging technology for its combat fleet. View 4 images The British Army has enlisted a defence engineering firm and an electric-car start-up to convert four Land Rover Defenders to battery…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The 2023 Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach auction recently wrapped up and among the 600+ vehicles sold (totaling a record $44.4 million in sales) were numerous offerings by Ford. The top three of the top ten overall, non-charity sales were all late-model Ford GTs, with lots #725 and #725.1 both coming from the iconic Steve Todhunter Collection. The rest…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Do you have a classic car with a story to share? Visit this link and fill in the information to submit your story for a chance to be featured on the ClassicCars.com Journal. I owned this car for 17 years. Throughout the years, we would take it the four hour drive from our home to…
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I quit so what do I do from here? It’s time to take a mental break and to reset and relax. I’ll be doing some stuff for Palmetto Nomads which is a nonprofit motorcycle organization focusing on helping fallen riders and helping bring awareness to men’s mental health. I also have some adventure trips coming…