[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] In an interview with the BMW Blog, Markus Flasch, when asked if any surprises are install for the G80 M3, said that a manual ‘box remains key to the character of any M car despite the obvious advantages of an automatic. “Manual is very important. The manual stick shift is not a performance-bringer,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Honda’s pure-electric hatchback will offer a widescreen display with natural voice inputs, and a digital key to boot. Honda has continued teasing its upcoming entry to the world of mass-produced electric vehicles, the E, with details about its widescreen infotainment system. The hatchback will get a five-screen, full-width digital dashboard powered by what…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Jay Leno has cached a lot of us can only dream of having. When Chevrolet debuted the Corvette C8 last week in Los Angeles, California, it did so in Leno’s backyard. And just as sure as the sky is blue, the comedian was one of the very first people to see the all-new…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Korean liftback gets running model year changes including a new exterior paint option and a heated steering wheel for higher grades. There’s no more mid-spec Si variants, either. The mildly-updated MY20 Kia Stinger line-up has arrived in Australia, with a streamlined model range and the availability of a bright new Sunset Orange exterior…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Standard internet Corvette C8 discussion: “I never liked Corvettes but now I am willing to donate my left nut to get the C8!” “Where do you get the other $59,999.99 from?” “Your momma!” Chevrolet wants to do one thing with the new Corvette! It wants to attract younger buyers to the brand. The…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] On this week’s podcast you are joined by Mandy Turner, Kez Casey, and Scott Collie. In car news, according to an RACQ study, electric cars are cheaper to run but high prices are still a problem. Also, pricing and specs have been released for the 2020 Volkswagen Touareg, the Toyota HiLux gets an…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Camouflaged Opel Insignia prototype previews potential mid-life refresh for Holden’s German-sourced large car. The facelifted Opel Insignia Sports Tourer has been snapped by photographers at the famed Nurburgring circuit in Germany, hinting at what’s in store for the Holden Commodore Sportwagon. Like previous prototypes we’ve seen recently, the refreshed Insignia/Commodore will don revised…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] While 4×4 utes need no introduction to the Australian automotive landscape these days, tastes are changing. Once upon a time, the only guys who were fitting trays to their 4WDs were folks needing to shift hay bales and pallets around the place, and a simple flat bed of steel or timber was often…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Japanese carmaker will also pare back its production capacity and model lines 10 per cent by 2022. Yesterday’s reports are today’s news, with Nissan announcing it will cut 12,500 jobs from its global workforce. The news comes on the back of a 94.5 per cent drop in profits during the first quarter…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Have you heard about the heavyweight lifting competition going on in the truck segment? Until last year, the Super Duty and Heavy Duty trucks from Ford, Ram, and Chevy were leading the way by towing in the ballpark of 35,000 pounds. However, the wonder boy, Elon Musk, swatted these figures by announcing on…