[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] BMW’s latest market-specific model has been given a longer wheelbase to satisfy the legroom-hungry Middle Kingdom. The long-wheelbase BMW 3 Series Li is slated to hit the Chinese market in the middle of 2019, following its production reveal at the Shanghai motor show. It’s the second generation of the stretched 3 Series the…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Audi revealed the AI:me concept at the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show, and it clearly gives a preview of what our future will look like. Audi has been on an electric vehicle onslaught, and this concept shows one of the many facets that the company is capable of. Audi’s creation prior to the AI:me,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Despite its age, the Isuzu MU-X is one of Australia’s best selling ute-derived SUVs. The 2019 update still lacks advanced safety and infotainment but drives better than before. Pros and Cons Pros Handsome styling Improved steering feel Long warranty and capped service coverage Cons Engine could do with more grunt Lacks advanced safety…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Japanese luxury marque’s European boss indicates new entry-level model is in the works, with a wider push to PHEV and EV technology on the way. Lexus looks set to introduce a new entry-level compact vehicle to replace the current CT hatchback early next decade, according to a new report out of the UK.…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Despite being turned down once already, Renault will reportedly present concrete plans to merge the two automakers. Renault is set to propose a merger to Nissan, but the chances of success seem low at this stage. A source has outlined Renault’s proposed merger plans to The Nikkei. In the proposal, a new holding…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] A company spokesperson for the company’s North American division has confirmed there will be no drop-top Z for the 2020 model year. Australian sales will continue for now, though. Nissan North America has confirmed it will discontinue the 370Z Roadster from the 2020 model year, according to a new report out of the…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Wolfsburg’s hottest hatch was already a cracking car. So has the addition of some ‘special’ extras improved the breed? We drive the Volkswagen Golf R Special Edition to find out. Pros and Cons Pros Akrapovic exhaust a visual and aural delight Interior remains as resolved as ever Fine balance between ‘hotness’ and ‘daily’…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 70,700 vehicles could have faulty front modules that can stop the windscreen wipers from working. Mazda Australia has issued a recall for its previous-generation ‘BM’ and ‘BN’ 3 small car from the 2015 to 2017 model years, over concerns the windscreen wipers could stop working. The Japanese manufacturer reports affected units could have…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Andrew Moore’s replacement has been named, and she has a history with French brands in Australia. Anouk Poelmann has succeeded Andrew Moore as managing director of Renault Australia, after Moore’s sudden departure on April 10. Poelmann has form with French brands in Australia. Having served on the Inchcape Australasia executive team, she headed…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Seven years after arriving in the auto scene, the Toyota 86 is somehow still going strong. At the very least, it’s going strong enough to warrant more special edition models from Toyota. Don’t look now — well, you can look now, or you should look now — but the newest special edition 86…