[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] New research from the RACQ shows what electric vehicles cost to own compared to petrol-powered vehicles, and the high price of entry is still an issue. Electric vehicles are cheaper to run than petrol or diesel cars, but their sticker prices are still too high for buyers to properly reap the benefits, according…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] We are in the early 1970s, 50 years after Ferdinand Porsche (1875-1951) founded his design and engineering consultancy firm and started making history. His son, Ferry Porsche (1909-1998) has evolved his father’s company into a respected sports car manufacturer with increasing sales, technologically advanced R&D facilities and a strong name in endurance racing.…
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[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] With sales in the compact SUV class expected to boom globally, Kia is hoping the Seltos can capitalise. Kia’s market research suggests sales of compact SUVs will grow a further 20 per cent by the end of 2022, which is why its newest model, the Seltos, is so important. The Nissan Qashqai-sized Seltos…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2019 Mazda CX-9 Manufacturer image The increasing availability of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity has brought the familiar, intuitive interfaces of the iOS and Android operating systems to the dashboards of many new cars. The technology has made it easier to more safely use your phone’s various capabilities when driving, but…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Flagship van gets on-demand AWD option for added capability on and off the tarmac, asking for $4500 over front-drive variants. The new-generation Volkswagen Crafter TDI410 4Motion has been priced and specified for Australia, starting at $57,590 plus on-road costs. Commanding a $4500 price increase over equivalent front-wheel drive variants, the Crafter 4Motion adds…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2020 Hyundai Accent Manufacturer image Not giving up on small cars, Hyundai has updated its 2020 Accent sedan with a new automatic transmission and revised engine that boost gas mileage ratings past 40 mpg on the highway — as well as pricing that starts a little higher at each trim level. Related: 2020…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The brand-new, 2020 Chevrolet C8 Corvette will be built in both right- and left-hand-drive versions at GM’s plant in Kentucky. This is big news, as it means that the Corvette will be sold in Australia and New Zealand. But will it have a Holden badge? [bsa_pro_ad_space id=15]
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Manufacturer image Competes with: Porsche 718 and 911, Jaguar F-Type Looks like: An even more chiseled C7, with a bulkier tail for that newfangled mid-engine layout Drivetrain: 490- or 495-hp, 6.2-liter V-8 with eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission; rear-wheel drive Hits dealerships: Sometime after late 2019, when production begins As…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The arrival of the 2020 Bentley Flying Spur is going to make a lot of bank accounts bleed, but just before the luxury sedan hits the market in full swing, Bentley’s rolling out the Flying Spur First Edition, a special edition model based on, well, the 2020 Flying Spur. The first example of…