[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Korean brand expands brake recall to include MY19 1.6-litre turbo models, bringing the total affected vehicle count to 6084 units. Hyundai Australia has extended its recall for turbocharged versions of the Kona crossover, adding 1115 MY19-plated vehicles to a brake recall first issued in January. “During assembly the vehicles may not have had…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The 2020 Chevrolet C8 Corvette is barely a month into its world debut, but we’re already hearing about how the model is “sold out.” No less than General Motors design chief, Michael Simcoe, made those comments to Autoblog at the Concours d’Elegance of America. In the unfortunate event that Simcoe’s words get twisted,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Cars.com photo by Kelsey Mays Call it a flash in the oil pan. Twenty-seven months after unfurling an impressive six-year warranty across its lineup, Volkswagen confirmed today plans to cut the provision to a less remarkable four years. But the automaker will also revive its Carefree Maintenance program, granting complimentary service during the…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The fastest production wagon in the world is here. We get behind the wheel for the first time of the 2019 Alpina B5 Touring. Pros and Cons Pros Impressive performance, Sophisticated styling AWD debut Comfortable grand tourer Cons Pricey options Heavy Laggy stop/start system For the first time the Alpina B5 Touring gets…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2019 Toyota Prius AWD-e Cars.com photo by Patrick Masterson The first time I noticed it, I was pulling to a halt at the ticket box as I left the parking garage (91 out of 100). The second time was in stop-and-go traffic minutes later (78/100). By the time I’d parked at the end…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The mid-engined Corvette is in heavy demand, with 2020’s production run almost totally accounted for. Wondering whether the public would take to the mid-engined Chevrolet Corvette? It looks like buyers can’t get enough. Launched two weeks ago, the new Corvette is the first to have its engine in the middle. It will also…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Big, powerful, and with a lightly sporting flavour, the Toyota Camry SX V6 adheres to a traditional Aussie family car formula. Pros and Cons Pros Spacious and well presented inside Creamy-smooth V6 engine Loaded with safety tech Manageable capped-price servicing Cons Behind the times on infotainment tech Dash intrudes on passenger knee room…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] I’ve always been a fan of the Lexus RC from a distance, for mostly shallow reasons. I think the way it looks inside and out is striking, with a slinkiness to the exterior and a snug interior that envelops the driver without feeling claustrophobic. It’s one of my favorite cars to look at…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The new high-riding A1 is designed to cater for SUV-hungry buyers in tightly-packed urban areas, but it’s unlikely to join Audi’s range in Australia at this stage. Audi has unveiled the A1 citycarver, a higher-riding version of its compact A1 hatchback, ahead of its European launch later this year. Although they share a…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Cars.com graphic by Melissa Galicia Vega Editor’s note: This Car Seat Check was written in April 2018 about the 2018 Ford EcoSport. Little of substance has changed with this year’s model. See what’s new for 2019 or check out a side-by-side comparison of the two model years. The verdict: Ford was late to…