[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] New-generation van hit with a software bug that could affect the auto high-beam function, with 305 units affected locally. Mercedes-Benz Vans Australia has issued a recall for the 2019 Sprinter over concerns the automatic high-beam function may not work correctly. The German manufacturer reports a software defect is to blame, which may see…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] rRillustration by Paul Dolan; 4774344sean./iStock/Thinkstock In the past 30 days, 14.8 million Americans have driven while high — within one hour of using marijuana — according to a new study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The study, part of AAA’s Traffic Safety Culture Index, found that 70 percent of Americans think…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Looking to get your car collection into gear but unsure where to start? CollectionSuites is ready to steer you in the right direction. Tomorrow, the Doral, Florida-based company, which offers customizable sanctuaries for car buffs, will host The Lucrative Art of Collecting, an event and meet-up meant to provide car collectors and those…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2020 Toyota Corolla side-impact crash test IIHS image The redesigned 2020 Toyota Corolla sedan has earned a Top Safety Pick award in crash-testing by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. However, that’s only when equipped with its optional curve-adaptive LED headlights, and the performance of even that system fell short of earning highest…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Competes with: Mercedes-Benz CLS and AMG GT, Audi S7 and RS7, Porsche Panamera Looks like: An 8 Series coupe with less sensuality and more practicality Drivetrains: 335-horsepower, 3.0-liter turbocharged inline six-cylinder or 523-hp, twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8; eight-speed automatic transmission; rear or all-wheel drive Hits dealerships: September The rollout of BMW’s new flagship 8…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Porsche’s press blurbs are usually more about a car’s technical prowess, the engineering behind it, and yet, for the new 2020 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4, the tone is a bit different. The automaker is trying to emphasize the fact that the new GT4 stirs your emotions and that the experience of driving it…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] It’s been three years since Porsche redesigned the Boxster and we’re finally witnessing the return of the iconic Spyder model. First introduced in 2009 and relaunched in 2015, the Boxster returns wearing the iconic “718” badge, which makes it the first car to wear the full name of its spiritual predecessor, the 718…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2018 Karma Revero Manufacturer image Vehicles Affected: Approximately 300 model-year 2018 Karma Revero electric sedan The Problem: The upper intrusion bar within the left front door may be split, compromising the vehicle’s strength and reducing side-impact protection, increasing the risk of injury. The Fix: Dealers will inspect all of the front doors and replace…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] It seems you don’t have to pay an arm and a leg to own a great looking crossover these days because you will soon be able to order the pretty new Peugeot 2008. Essentially a taller version of the company’s rakish 208 hatchback, aimed at those who prefer a loftier driving position and…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Upcoming track hero spotted with suede-lined cabin, which should be bolstered by weight loss and more power. Photographers have snapped the upcoming BMW M2 CS once again, this time including shots of the track-focused coupe’s interior. While the exterior remains hidden under camouflage, the Alcantara-heavy interior doesn’t have much to hide. There’s suede…