[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Increased competition between Ram and Chevrolet – and the imminent arrival of Ford and Toyota full-size pick-ups – could soon start a price war. View 5 images The cost of US pick-ups – which are selling at record levels in Australia – could soon get sharper after years of price rises as the number…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA) has reiterated a call first made three years ago that a more urgent stance needs to be taken against vehicles illegally imported into South Africa, collectively known as grey imports. Legal, yet illegal According to NADA’s information, around 13 million grey imports, mostly from other African countries,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Gordon Murray Automotive figured out a way to make the T.33 driving experience even more engaging and visceral—remove the roof. The legendary designer’s marque has just unveiled an open-top Spider variant of its eagerly anticipated mid-engine supercar. When its two targa roof panels are removed, the driver and passenger will hear (and feel)…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The record growth in sales of Ram pick-ups in Australia has prompted the US auto giant to review a factory-built right-hand-drive program. View 5 images Ram Trucks Australia could become a victim of its own success. The US head office says it is now considering factory-built right-hand-drive production for future generations – because of…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Ford’s iconic vehicles, commercial and EVs drove a first-quarter sales increase of 10.7 percent making the Blue Oval America’s best-selling brand. Sales surged across Ford’s areas of strength, including trucks (up 19.6 percent); three-row SUVs (up 47.6 percent); Bronco brand (up 18.3 percent); Ford Pro Transit van (up 86.0 percent); Mustang (up 5.2…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Hyundai Ioniq 6 has been named 2023 World Car of the Year, the fourth time in five years an electric vehicle has won the top award. View 6 images The Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric car has won the 2023 World Car of the Year award – as voted by 105 judges from 35…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Having alluded to the unveiling of a new sedan as its official re-launch in South Africa last year, new details have emerged pertaining to the flagship that will sit above the Persona in Proton’s global line-up later this year. Line-up placing Effectively the three-box alternative to the X90 SUV that premiered last month,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] New platform, new technologies and new powertrains for the Lexus RX350 large luxury SUV. No pressure for Lexus to perform against some well-engrained competitors, then. What we love Impressively absorbent ride quality High levels of standard equipment Much improved interior treatment and infotainment What we don’t No three-row or seven-seat option available It’s…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and “Monk” star Tony Shalhoub is set to play former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn in a six-part television series depicting the executive’s fall, according to Deadline. Titled “Fall of the God of Cars,” the series will be a dramatization of Ghosn’s life produced by Oscar winner Alfonso Cuarón and Michael…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Albert Park in Melbourne is a challenging circuit and over the years has provided some unexpected F1 results. Recent track enhancements have provided some seriously fast sectors with very few “slow”corners. Last Sunday’s Australian F1 Grand Prix, the third race of the current season, was entertaining, until the closing stages when all sensibility…