[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Toyota Yaris Cross might be late to the compact SUV party, but it’s already making a big impact. Here, we test the entry-level GX front-wheel-drive model. Pros and Cons Pros Spacious and well-thought-out cabin Decent level of equipment even in base trim Affordable servicing costs Cons CVT tends to drone, especially under…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Pick of the Day is an excellent example of an iconic 1970s rally car, a 1979 Fiat 131 built to Abarth specifications. Of the competition cars of the 1970s and ‘80s, some of my all-time favorites were the rally cars. That era of rally racing was absolutely epic with practically every manufacturer…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The brake lights may stay on due to an issue with an electrical relay, according to the brand. Nissan Australia has issued a recall for 14,460 examples of the Nissan Pathfinder (R52), stamped Model Years 2014 and 2015 (MY14-MY15). The recall notice, lodged with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), says a…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Last week, we shared a Classic Carl cartoon missing a caption and asked our readers to share their best ideas for a chance to win a ClassicCars.com swag bag. Out of all the clever and hilarious captions we received, this one was hard to forget. The winning caption is by Edward S. from…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The small SUV’s boot may lower unexpectedly, according to the manufacturer. Mazda Australia has recalled 2668 examples of its CX-30 small SUV, citing a potential fault with the auto-closing boot function. The affected vehicles were sold between 8 January 2020 and 26 February 2021, all stamped Model Year 2020. The recall notice, lodged…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The time machine is being auctioned off to support the charity started by Michael J. Fox, aka Marty McFly. “Does it have a flux capacitor?” is arguably the only question you need to ask when shopping for a DeLorean. Thankfully, this one-of-a-kind, custom-built 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 features the original flux capacitor – the…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Born out of the sheer need and desire to push boundaries, Big Oly wrote history at Baja 1000, where it came out victorious two years in a row, in 1971 and 1972, with further victories at the 1973 Baja 500 and Mint 400. Mind you, this was not your run-of-the-mill Ford Bronco. [bsa_pro_ad_space…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Australian dealers have been told to immediately stop customer deliveries of the large wagon-turned-SUV on the advice of the company’s factory in Japan. Deliveries of the 2021 Subaru Outback in Australia have been halted for an as-yet unknown reason, after receiving direct communication from its Japan-based factory. “We expect the factory to confirm…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Power is great, but just how much power is enough? Apparently, there is no such thing, as one of YouTube’s go-to racing channels – “That Racing Channel” (TRC) – gives us a ride-along in one very fast Dodge Viper. This isn’t just any Viper, as you will find out below. As usual, we…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] A new set of postage stamps feature five of the Lion’s most iconic cars. Holden’s long history in Australia is being honoured on a set of five postage stamps released by Australia Post today. The five stamps depict iconic cars from Holden’s 73-year history as a manufacturer in Australia, from 1948-2020. The $1.10…