[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Cars.com illustration by Paul Dolan National Stick Shift Day is meant to celebrate the glory of three-pedal automotive operation, but we know as well as anyone that the technology is effectively outmoded. Given recent advancements in engine performance and fuel efficiency, the advantage of the stick shift these days comes down almost exclusively…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The new 4er blends a 3 Series front end with a slick, coupe rear. It’s heavily camouflaged at the moment, but a full reveal is expected later this year. Alex Misoyannis • BMW’s upcoming competitor to the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe, the 4 Series, has been spied in transit on a truck in Germany.…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Cars.com illustration by Paul Dolan; photo by Christian Lantry My dad taught me how to drive a manual transmission in a church parking lot using a 1951 Willys Station Wagon. That might not seem like the greatest vehicle for a new driver to learn how to drive stick — it lacked seat belts…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Does the updated Isuzu have the credentials to stay popular? Pros and Cons Pros Improved on-road ride and steering Good warranty and servicing offering Engine performs better than specs suggest Cons Lacking the more modern safety and convenience tech coming to the fore Dated interior Not as quick or refined as some others…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Keen for a Supra? You’re not going to be able to get one in matte grey, but the order books are re-opening on Wednesday. Alex Misoyannis • Want to get your hands on a new Toyota Supra, but missed out on the first allocation? Toyota has announced the order books will re-open on…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] On sale internationally since 2013 as the initiator of Munch’s i-range of dedicated electric or plug-in hybrid models, the report from Britain’s Auto Express alleges that the i3, which underwent a facelift two years ago, has come under renewed focus due to the brand’s more growing inclusion or availability of mass-produced electric cars.…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The all-electric supercar will be hitting the road early in 2020, but North American fans can catch a glimpse at Monterey next month. Alex Misoyannis • Pininfarina’s first independent model, the Battista, has entered the final stages of testing, ahead of its European market launch in 2020. The famous Italian firm is conducting…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The new 5er has been snapped in the open again, this time as a hybrid sedan. The 2020 BMW 5 Series facelift has once again been spied, this time in sedan guise. As with the Touring we spied last week, the new 5 Series sedan wears what appears to be a mildly-revised front…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The move puts pressure on Isuzu, Holden and Toyota, none of which offer autonomous emergency braking on their family-focused, ute-based SUVs. Ford has upped the pressure on its ute-based SUV rivals, adding potentially life-saving autonomous emergency braking (AEB) and pedestrian detection technology to its entire 2019 Everest range. The seven-seat SUV is based…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Performance pickups are picking up heat more than ever. With competition touching new heights in almost all mainstream genres, automakers are now turning to this segment which is still somewhat niche. When you talk about stock performance pickups, only two of them come to mind – the Ford F-150 Raptor and the Ram…