[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Cars.com images by Christian Lantry Pickup trucks and compact SUVs. It was like “Clash of the Titans,” but instead of an Olympian face-off between powerful beings from Greek mythology, it was two of the biggest-selling automotive segments in America battling it out for the top spot among our 10 biggest…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Audi has released sketches of its new concept car called the AI:me that will be unveiled at the 2019 Shanghai Motor Show. The AI:me is Audi’s vision of a fully autonomous city car. The basic outline reminds you of the Audi A2, but with not so contemporary and conventional looks. Unlike the automaker’s…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] It’s hard to imagine BMW could improve on the original M2. But with the BMW M2 Competition, the German brand has done exactly that. Pros and Cons Pros More performance from the new twin-turbo six Better dynamics from a stiffened chassis and tweaked suspension tune Precise handling Sounds glorious at full noise Plenty…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2019 Jeep Cherokee Cars.com images by Christian Lantry In our 2019 Compact SUV Challenge comparing seven all-wheel-drive utilities, we expected our Jeep Cherokee Limited test SUV to lead the pack in performance. Its 271-horsepower, 3.2-liter V-6 was the most-powerful versus six four-cylinder SUVs. But we also expected it to bring up the rear…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Uber passengers will soon have the benefit of riding only in cars with a five-star ANCAP safety rating but the vehicles will still be up to 10 years old. Uber passengers will soon have the benefit of riding only in cars with a five-star safety rating – however most cars will still be…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Compact SUV to sit on platform of Euro-market Fiesta and will be on sale there later this year. Similar size to Ecosport, but more upmarket. Well, at least that’s one mystery cleared up. Last year we told you Ford had trademarked the Puma name in Australia and now we know why, with the…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Cars.com illustration by Paul Dolan As society’s addiction to mobile devices only grows, driver attention behind the wheel has continued to wither and — unsurprisingly — the crash fatality numbers continue to pile up. Driver distraction was a contributing factor in 3,166 road deaths in 2017, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] This Design Review is very special as it has to do with one of my all-time favourite vehicles. The Futurliner built in 1939 by General Motors was a truck-like promotional vehicle that participated in the Parade of Progress – a mobile exhibition promoting new technologies for the future. It all started in 1933,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] SUVs, Australia… and social responsibility. Bugatti President, Stephan Winkelmann says the time has come for the supercar manufacturer to look at adding a second model which could be an SUV and will almost certainly be electrified. And Australia is on its plans. “Electrification is a big challenge but we have to decide what…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] There are small villages you can buy for the price of the Chiron, and probably with less anxiety than being handed the keys to this heroic hypercar. Yet, here we go… Pros and Cons Pros Outstanding performance Luxurious interior Everyday drivability Cons Price Fuel efficiency Storage space “Just remember, it has 500bhp (375kW)…