[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] In-depth inside and out with McLaren’s first series-production plug-in hybrid model. The 2021 McLaren Artura made its official debut this week, ushering in a new era for Britain’s well-known supercar maker. Due in Australia in the third quarter of 2021, the Artura mates a 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 with an electric motor for 500kW…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] According to the Volvo, the control module fault could prevent airbag deployment in a crash. Volvo Australia has recalled 57 examples of its XC90 SUV, citing a fault with the airbag control module. The affected vehicles were sold between 1 October 2020 and 31 January 2021 (Model Year 2021). The recall notice, lodged…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Cars.com photo by Aaron Bragman Ford made a splash in the back half of 2020 by unveiling the rugged Bronco and budget-minded Bronco Sport SUVs, but while the former suffers from supply-chain issues pushing back its on-sale date, the latter is already being recalled despite only being at dealers…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Electric car specialist Tesla has overhauled its prices in Europe, Asia and the US – however Australian RRPs appear unchanged for now. Tesla has cut pricing for its entry-level Model 3 sedan and Model Y compact SUV in the United States, Europe and Asia, however the RRP in Australia remains unchanged for now.…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Whether it’s your two-car garage, or the Petersen Museum, we need to lower the average age of cars on our roads. Technology is making the average car better. Modern metal is significantly safer for both occupants and pedestrians. They’re also cleaner, too, with new drivelines being remarkably more efficient than before. In fact,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] With the unveiling of the highly awaited W206 generation C-Class around the corner, 23 February, the Chief Engineering for Mercedes-Benz’s compact executive sedan has spoken out on the decision to opt not only exclusively for four-cylinder engines, but also the aborted return of the CLC moniker for a rumoured four-door coupe. In an…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The automobile-as-art is not a new concept, whether considered as kinetic sculpture in itself or as muse for other mediums. What happens, though, when two creative mavericks team up to reframe the subject with a new perspective? This morning, Santo Gallery, in Los Angeles, premiered a new series of prints that celebrate urban…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Nissan Exa isn’t fondly remembered as one of the great and affordable sport coupes. Certainly, the first-generation (N12) that lobbed on our shores in 1983, with its breathless 1.5-litre turbo four making an asthmatic 77kW at a screaming 6500rpm didn’t exactly ooze sporting prowess. And its angular wedge-shape, although in keeping with…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The verdict: The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 full-size pickup truck is refined, capable and offers an impressive turbo-diesel engine option, but its primary competitors offer more luxury and innovation. Versus the competition: Certain trim levels of the Ram 1500 are more luxurious than the Silverado 1500, and the redesigned 2021 Ford F-150 has…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Charl Bosch UK-spec Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI 245 R-Line Use of the GTI’s engine sees the Tiguan get from 0-100 km/h in a claimed six seconds. Volkswagen has added a new TSI engine in two states of tune to the facelift Tiguan range in the United Kingdom, which may or may not come…