[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Opel’s United Kingdom sister brand Vauxhall has revealed that the hardcore VXR (OPC) moniker will officially be revived in 2022 after being dropped in favour of GSI three years ago. In a confirmation of a report that emerged in 2018, Vauxhall Managing Director Stephen Norman told Auto Express that the designation will be…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The most popular Monza from Chevrolet was the sporty and especially the turbocharged version of the rear-engine Corvair, described by The Standard Catalog of American Cars as “the true star of the Corvair lineup, as Chevrolet’s rear-engine wonder caught on with the sports car crowd” in the early 1960s. But there was another…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] BMW updated the 5 Series sedan for the 2021 model in May 2020. It looks sharper and sportier on the outside, features notable changes on the inside, and comes with a new mild-hybrid system for the six-cylinder engines. There are some tweaks made to make it aerodynamically more efficient, too. [bsa_pro_ad_space id=15]
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] This month, I’ve put a “historic” Arizona license plate on my 1996 Acura TL since it was built in December 1995 and is hitting 25 years old. The thought of doing so makes me feel old. After all, the first-generation TL was on sale when I was in high school. My best friend’s…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Charl Bosch Facelift Subaru Forester Facelift excludes the 1.8-litre turbocharged engine offered in Japan. Unveiled in Japan last year, Subaru South Africa as announced spec details for the updated Forester. Aesthetically, the local model mirrors its Japanese sibling by not only sporting the same tweaks, but also the inclusion of a Sport model which…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Charl Bosch Honda Civic Type R Despite rumours of 294 kW, the Type R could produce the same or a tad more than the current model’s 228 kW. Having revealed the ‘concept’ all-new Civic in November last year, Honda has reportedly indicated that the incoming Type R would be the last purely petrol…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Rally racer and Gymkhana star ends partnership with Ford after more than a decade. Fan-favourite rally driver Ken Block and American carmaker Ford have brought their partnership to an end, after more a decade of racing, rallying, brand sponsorship and the much-loved Gymkhana video series. The 11-year exclusive partnership has centred around Block’s…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Base by name, but not by nature. The Compass Night Eagle has some solid inclusion of tech. Pros and Cons Pros 8.4-inch system is a good size with lots of features Strong standard safety inclusions, including AEB 220V power outlet is unique and handy Cons Some extra USB outlets would be nice Dated…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Facelifted light car spotted testing on European roads, hiding new lights and fascias with mild camouflage. The facelifted 2021 Volkswagen Polo has been spied in Europe ahead of its expected full unveiling later this year. A pair of grainy images posted to Spanish spy forum Cochespias reveal the light Volkswagen hatch will receive…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] This project car diary starts a touch differently – with the story of its delivery. It was a good Christmas for my son and I, who’d both been waiting patiently for our Toyota GR Yaris. It took precisely 84 days to arrive, from placing the order with Ryde Toyota on September 22, to…