[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Manufacturer image The 2019 Subaru Crosstrek is a likable subcompact SUV thanks to its combination of interior space, driving comfort, refined ride quality and long list of safety features. Add to that standard all-wheel drive and it’s no wonder the Crosstrek is one of our favorites, earning some hard-fought…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] BMW’s M Division is a growing organism within the BMW ecosystem, and it seems like there’s no slowing it down. We already know that BMW has big plans to expand the performance division with more M Performance and M models on the horizon. Now, reports are coming out regarding specific models that are…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Escape is chronically overlooked in a crowded segment. Has four months behind the wheel opened our eyes to its positives? Pros and Cons Pros Punchy engine Functional cabin Sporty looks Cons Feels dated inside Can be thirsty Smaller than some rivals Our time with the Escape ST-Line is over. The blue crossover…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] It’s been only five years since the second-generation BMW X6 went on sale and the German automaker revealed a completely redesigned SUV. The 2020 BMW X6 broke cover with a sportier, sleeker design, styling cues borrowed from the company’s newer vehicles, and a range of updated or new engines. The 2020 X6 also…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Meanwhile, the Kia Ceed and DS 3 Crossback get mixed results depending on their equipment levels. Euro NCAP has released its latest round of crash results including a range of new models, including the Tesla Model 3, Skoda Scala, Mercedes-Benz B-Class, Kia Ceed, and DS 3 Crossback. The Model 3 impressed with a…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The term “performance car” has taken on an entirely new meaning these days, so much so that even small compact hatchbacks can be identified as a performance car if it, well, performs like one. Take the Volkswagen Golf R and the Renault Megane RS Trophy, for example. You wouldn’t think of them as…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Car industry hits the panic button after the longest slowdown in new-car sales since the Global Financial Crisis a decade ago. ANALYSIS New-car sales have hit the brakes in the biggest slowdown since the Global Financial Crisis a decade ago – and the federal election hasn’t provided the “bounce” the industry was counting…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] An issue with the headlight control unit has forced more than 700 American SUVs back to the dealer. Fiat Chrysler Australia has recalled the 2007 Dodge Caliber and Jeep Compass, over concern about the headlight levelling system. According to the company, the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) could be incorrectly configured, preventing the…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] New petrol engine claims to be 5 per cent more efficient while bringing a 4 per cent boost to performance, with emissions down by 12 per cent. Hyundai Motor Company has revealed a new 1.6-litre turbo petrol engine featuring world-first technology dubbed Continuously Variable Valve Duration (CVVD). Set to be launched with the…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Pronounced ev-eye-a, the British hypercar’s name means the ‘the living one’ or the ‘first in existence’. Lotus has confirmed its upcoming ‘Type 130’ electric hypercar will be called Evija, designed to signify the car’s mould-breaking nature for the British brand. Pronounced ev-eye-a, the name means ‘the living one’ or ‘first in existence’ in…