[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Kia’s ageing medium SUV is a competent crowd-pleaser – particularly if you’re willing to splurge on the top-of-the-line offering. Pros and Cons Pros Lengthy safety and driver assist equipment list makes for ultra-comfortable road trips Medium-sized footprint provides best of both worlds in urban areas Suspension is comfortable and composed Cons Feels underpowered…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Cooper Bristol T40 was the first Formula One car with the engine behind the driver. Jack Brabham’s first ever Formula One car – the 1955 Cooper Bristol T40 – has been listed for sale in Monaco. Based on John Cooper’s existing T39 and built almost entirely by Sir Jack, the T40 is…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Founded just months after the start of World War I in 1914, Maserati has been gamely battling relative latecomers Ferrari (1947) and Lamborghini (’63) for Italian sports-luxury prominence despite several lost decades of mismanagement and financial hardship. And the Bologna-based brand still has plenty of fight: Witness the launch of the 630 hp…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The popular dual-cab utes come complete with bullet-proof glass and Kevlar or reinforced steel armour plating – all covered by the factory warranty. South Africans after an extra layer of protection from the nation’s high crime rates can now order a fully-armoured Ford Ranger direct from Blue Oval dealerships without voiding the factory…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] While the 2021 C-Class has just been unveiled, its electric equivalent won’t arrive for at least a few more years. Electrification was a cornerstone of the all-new 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, but while mild-hybrids and plug-in hybrids are set to play a key role, a full electric vehicle (EV) is still some way off.…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2019 GMC Canyon Cars.com photo by Christian Lantry Payload is how much weight a vehicle can carry in passengers and cargo. Many view payload only in terms of how much cargo a vehicle can carry, as in, “My pickup can haul 1,600 pounds of firewood.” That is a typical payload for a half-ton…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Last year’s ute mega test was personal for one of our team, who came out of the exercise more confused than he went into it. I tested the newest utes on sale in Australia and bought the oldest one: the Volkswagen Amarok. Last year’s ute mega test was personal for me. In the…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The midlife facelift for the Stinger GT has arrived, but does it do enough to justify its $60K-plus price tag? Pros and Cons Pros Twin-turbo V6 performance Seven-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty Lots of advanced safety tech Cons Two car seats will take up most of the second-row seating Boot space could be a drawback for…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Tiger Woods car crash this week – when the 45 year old golfer suffered serious leg injuries when his Genesis GV80 (Hyundai’s upmarket brand) SUV rolled over and crashed in California – is yet another warning about the inherent dangers many of these vehicles pose – even the most up-to-date models. The…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The ongoing automotive semiconductor shortage has forced multiple major brands to put the brakes on production until new parts become available. Tesla’s Fremont factory in California has reportedly halted production of the Model 3 and Model Y, due to an ongoing semiconductor shortage. It is not yet clear what volume of cars will…