[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule making that allows gas stations around the country to sell E-15 (gasoline that’s 15% ethanol) during the summer months (June 1 through September 15). The rule overturns the EPA’s long-standing prohibition on the sale of E-15 during high-ozone season by allowing the fuel…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The verdict: The 2020 Soul stylishly updates the hatchback’s boxy look and is more fun to drive, but keeps its practicality, value and quirky personality. Versus the competition: The urban-friendly hatchback’s lower trim levels offer a ton of value without feeling like econoboxes. The pricey top-trim turbo model, however, climbs up to a…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Production of the all-new 2020 Land Rover Defender is reportedly ramping up at the company’s plant in Nitra, Slovakia. We’re still a few months away from seeing the finished product, though, and many details surrounding it are still not very clear. We have had our best look at it so far, courtesy of…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Unveiled in India last month, the Blu is based on the mid-range Trend model and in hatchback guise only with unique exterior touches consisting of black 15-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels, a black mesh grille, contrasting roof finished in black with a choice of three body colours; Oxford White, Smoke Grey and Moondust silver,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Comedian Tracy Morgan was featured in yet another news-grabbing car accident. Fortunately, this accident was nowhere near as serious as his last one. Unfortunately, we can’t say the same thing for Morgan’s just-purchased Bugatti Veyron, which bore the brunt of the accident when it got clipped by a Honda CR-V in the busy…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Although leaked earlier this year via a brochure from its Slovakian division, the Hiroshima based automaker has now announced that the European-spec version of the engine, which displaces 2.0-litres and also comes paired to a 48-volt mild-hybrid system dubbed M Hybrid, will produce 132kW/224Nm with the option of a six-speed manual or six-speed…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] ‘Base model’ brings some negative connotations, but the cheapest BMW X4 is far from basic. Pros and Cons Pros Looks sharp Surprisingly practical Engine is a smooth operator Cons Options undermine value equation Missing some key equipment The X3 makes more sense The manufacturer behind the first hot hatch is up for debate.…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Posted by the three-pointed star on its twitter page with the image depicting it together with a multi-tool above the caption reading, “The new Mercedes-Benz GLB: intelligent like a smartphone and as practical as a multitool!”, the GLB will ride on the automaker’s MFA2 front-wheel-drive platform with 4Matic all-wheel-drive set to be optional…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Next-gen wagon spotted again near the ‘Ring, ahead of its global reveal at the Frankfurt motor show. The next-generation Skoda Octavia has been spied again, this time around the Nurburgring race track in Germany. Following the set of images last week in the European Alps, this prototype wears similar fake panels that disguise…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] rRgraphic by Melissa Galicia Vega The verdict: For 2019, the BMW X5 is redesigned from the ground up, with bold styling, a snazzier cabin, additional tech features and an updated powertrain. The backseat is also bigger this year, which helped the X5 earn excellent grades in our assessment of how well it accommodates…