[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The French brand will celebrate its 100th birthday at Motorclassica this year, when it kicks off on October 11. Citroen will celebrate its 100th anniversary at Motorclassica this year, promising to wheel out some of the most significant cars from its Australian history in the process. Last year, the event celebrated 70 years…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Now reaching the end of its life, does the top-spec Kluger still reign supreme? Pros and Cons Pros Spacious interior, where storage abounds Comfort-oriented ride and steering Usable storage space Quiet driveline Cons Heavy on fuel around town Interior feels dated, especially the infotainment Not many family folks are buying people-movers these days,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Instead, the new 50:50 AWD M135i gets a downsized turbo-four, 225kW of power, and oomph to tackle A35, S3 and Focus ST BMW has opted not to make a version of its radically different 1 Series hatchback to tackle extra-hardcore hot hatches like the Mercedes-AMG A45 or Audi RS3. Instead, the new M135i…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Almost everyone has a story about a VW Beetle. Now those memories will forever be consigned to history. COMMENT From Hitler to Herbie – and from hippies to hipsters – the Volkswagen Beetle transcended generations. Almost everyone has a story about a Beetle, a car that made most people smile – and left…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Things Stupid People Do, DIY and car repair with auto mechanic Scotty Kilmer. Stupid people doing stupid things when buying a car. Why most new car buyers don’t even check or inspect the car their buying. Dumb mistakes people making when buying a car at the dealership or car lot. Car buying fails…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] It’s been a big week for French cars, a big week for the Ford Endura, and a big week for Queensland four-wheel drive owners. The automotive news wheel is always turning. If you’re not constantly checking CarAdvice – which you should be doing, by the way – it can be easy for some…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Performance-oriented Cadillacs will be offered with a manual transmission going forward, as the company continues to develop its V-Series sedans. The motoring world is moving away from manual transmissions, but Cadillac has committed to keeping three-pedal performance cars alive. Having launched the warmed-over CT4-V and CT5-V, vehicles similar in approach to AMG 43…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Chevy Blazer name dates back to 1969 when Chevy introduced the K5 Balzer, a large, rugged SUV with some serious utility and off-road chops. The Blazer name remained in use for this specific model until 1994 when GM decided the Tahoe name was a better fit. In 1983, 11 years before the…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The new DBX will be aimed at the Porsche Cayenne, but it’ll wade into battle with a unique feature set to stand out from the crowd. Aston Martin has confirmed the all-new Aston Martin DBX will use a permanent all-wheel drive system, but there are now hints a ‘drift mode’ could be fitted…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Keeping alive the tradition of ‘no replacement for displacement’, Ford’s 3.2-litre Ranger Wildtrak hangs around to cater to the needs of buyers that don’t like the sound of relying on a 2.0-litre engine to do the heavy lifting. Pros and Cons Pros Settled ride and handling Comfy and cultured inside Wildtrak treatment adds…