[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Do big power and big weight trump… less power and less weight? There’s only one way to really find out. Much has been made of the fact Mercedes-Benz slots a twin-turbo AMG V8 into its G-Class. Sure, the G63 looks like an old-fashioned off-roader, but it’s fast enough to make sports cars nervous…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Strong demand for the the e-Niro, Ioniq and Kona Electric has kicked the South Korean brands into gear on a next-generation platform for electric vehicles. Hyundai and Kia are working on a new electric car platform, set to underpin a range of small and medium-class cars when it launches in 2021. A report…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Mercedes-Benz has called almost 600 high-tech hatches back to the dealership over an issue with high-beam headlights. Mercedes-Benz Australia has recalled the 2019 A-Class, over concerns about the high-beam activation lever. According to the company, the high-beam lights can’t be deactivated using the column stalk when the headlights are in auto mode. Instead,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] New models, sales results, dealerships: it’s been a busy week of news. The automotive news wheel is always turning. If you’re not constantly checking CarAdvice – which you should be doing, by the way – it can be easy for some headlines to slip through the cracks. To make sure you haven’t missed…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] New model will likely be based on the Toyota Alphard, and will be sold in China, Taiwan and, possibly, other parts of Asia. Social media accounts for Lexus Taiwan and Lexus China have teased a new vehicle, which will debut at the 2019 Shanghai motor show taking place in the middle of the…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Although yet to be officially confirmed by Mercedes-Benz Australia, the pinnacle of the AMG GT range is destined for Australia next year to finalise the full catalogue of GT models. The AMG Black Series models have for long been the ultimate series in any AMG range, with the likes of the C 63…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] When 2018 rolled in, it was pretty clear that Volkswagen’s truck, the Amarok, was in dire need of an update. Volkswagen was happy to finally oblige, and that’s what we’re looking at here – the updated, 2018 Volkswagen Amarok. As a Volkswagen truck, the Amarok doesn’t get a lot of love here in…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Jeep’s rough, tough pickup truck is in high demand in its home market. Long before most US buyers have even seen the all-new Jeep Gladiator, let alone driven one, a run of 4190 limited-run Launch Editions have sold out. And they were on sale for just 24 hours. Mind, the lucky buyers likely…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Facelifted mid-tier performance model snapped in the snow, sporting a subtle nip and tuck to bring it in line with Audi’s latest models. The facelifted Audi S4 Avant has been spied this week on the snowy roads of Europe, ahead of an anticipated reveal before the end of the year. Like the A4…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] While it may look like a giant truck, the Hino 300 4×4 is relatively easy to drive. Plus, it can be driven on a car licence. Paul Maric finds out whether it’s all it’s cracked up to be. Pros and Cons Pros Flexible engine with accessible torque band Extensive Hino dealer network Easy…