[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Bentley has pulled the wraps off an all-new Flying Spur sedan that it hopes will be the most-agile, most-dynamic, high-luxe grand tourer money can buy. Sharing its platform with Bentley’s latest Continental GT—as well as Porsche’s Panamera—this third-generation Flying Spur now comes with such driver-focused technology as four-wheel steering; active all-wheel drive (that…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] An explosion earlier this week has halted the sale of both automotive hydrogen fuel and fuel cell cars in the country. Around 5.30pm on Monday June 10, local time, an explosion took place at the hydrogen refuelling station in Sandvika, a city around 15km south of Oslo, Norway. State broadcaster NRK reports emergency…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The talks went nowhere as the timing wasn’t right, and Ford was busy dealing with its own ‘issues and challenges’. Bill Ford, chairman of Ford, has revealed he had discussions with Sergio Marchionne, then-CEO of Fiat Chrysler (FCA), about merging the two companies. At the EcoMobility conference in Tel Aviv, Ford revealed to…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Coming just over a week after General Motors (GM) unveiled the oil-burning version of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, the Ram 1500 retains the VM Motori sourced 3.0-litre V6 engine cleared of emissions cheating some 12 months ago, albeit upgraded with a water-cooled variable geometry turbocharger, a newly designed exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] An issue with the airbag controller has forced Suzuki to recall more than 14,500 Swifts around Australia. Suzuki has issued two separate recall notices for the 2017-19 Swift and Swift Sport, over concerns about an issue with the airbag controller. According to the company, side airbags, curtain airbags and the seatbelt pretensioner could…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Bugatti Veyron, once the world’s fastest car, remains popular among the world’s highest grossing celebrities. Jay-Z has one, and so do Tom Cruise, Chris Brown, and Xzibit, to name but a few. Tracy Morgan happily added himself to the list of Veyron owners just the other day but, 15 minutes into his…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] There’s been plenty of discussion – most of it uninformed – about electric vehicles in the last few months. So, it was timely I went across to Spain to have a look at the way that country is starting to roll out its EV infrastructure. You might not think, on face value at…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Mitsubishi appears to be readying a rival to the pumped-up Ford Ranger Raptor, based on patent sketches and a previous concept. Love the idea of a Ford Ranger Raptor, but don’t want to shell out crazy money for the privilege? Mitsubishi may have the answer. These trademark images are the closest sign yet…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Mercedes-Benz has upgraded its top-selling GLC, giving the BMW X3 and Audi Q5 some stiffer competition. This is a review following our first drive at the international launch event in Germany. Pros and Cons Pros Welcome infotainment update to MBUX OS Plush and spacious interior design Improved entry petrol engines with 48V system…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] If you’re involved in a bingle, the tech will scan the cabin and attempt to diagnose your injuries before emergency services arrive. Hyundai is working with a Korean artificial intelligence (AI) specialist on technology capable of diagnosing injuries after a car accident. Using inbuilt sensors, Hyundai says the system will quickly (within seven…