[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Speed and thrills this year at the 2023 Simola Hillclimb are expected to deliver an adrenaline buffet that includes charged up electric cars, supercars ranging from Porsche to McLaren and hot hatches the Toyota GR Corolla and VW Golf 8 R. Leading the battle for this year’s Road Car and Supercar King of…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Buckling up is a no-brainer, but where should your seatbelt be positioned on your body for maximum efficacy and safety? And what are the penalties for not wearing your seatbelt? We investigate. Wearing a seatbelt has been mandatory in Australia since 1970, when the Victorian state government implemented legislation making it compulsory –…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Subaru USA has unveiled an off-road Wilderness version of the successor to the XV small SUV – the Crosstrek. But an Australian launch is yet to be locked in. The new 2023 Subaru Crosstrek small SUV – the replacement for the XV – has been given the Wilderness off-road treatment for the US,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Gordon Murray Automotive has unveiled the T.33 Spider – a convertible variant of its ‘cheapest’ supercar. A convertible variant of Gordon Murray Automotive’s T.33 supercar has been revealed, with covers coming off the GMA T.33 Spider this week. The brainchild of McLaren F1 and legendary race car designer Gordon Murray, GMA’s T.33 Spider…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Chevrolet Blazer is a mid-size SUV that has been produced by General Motors under the Chevrolet brand since 1969. Over the years, the Blazer has undergone many changes and redesigns, with production discontinuing in 2005 before the vehicle reemerged as a crossover SUV in 2019. The first- and second-generation Blazers, which were…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Semi-autonomous trucks will soon have their own 100km stretch of road in Japan, in a new trial being proposed on one of the country’s busiest expressways. View 2 images Vehicles with advanced semi-autonomous driving technology will soon have their own lane on a Japanese expressway. A 100-kilometre section of the Shin-Tomei Expressway between Tokyo…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Does going for a smaller and more efficient engine make sense in Isuzu’s working-grade ute, or is it a false economy? What we love Increased payload over the 3.0-litre model Well stacked with safety equipment Up to the job of a hard-working ute What we don’t Reduced towing capacity in this guise Could…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Ford on Wednesday announced an artificial intelligence feature for hooking up trailers. Called Pro Trailer Hitch Assist, the new system can control steering, acceleration, and braking to stop a pickup truck in exactly the right spot, by using the rearview camera and radar to align the hitch with the trailer. Ultrasonic parking sensors…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Can you exceed the speed limit while overtaking someone? What are the rules and penalties in each state? Here’s what you need to know. If you’ve ever been stuck behind a giant truck, reckless driver or slow mover on a family road trip, you’ve likely been overcome by the urge to overtake. Sometimes,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Range anxiety isn’t going to stop anyone from buying Ram Truck’s first all-electric model. The Detroit automaker announced it is targeting a maximum driving range of 500 miles for the upcoming 1500 REV. If that wasn’t attractive enough, the burly battery-powered pickup will also be capable of towing up to 14,000 pounds. Ram…