[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Cars.com photo by Angela Conners Cadillac announced today that it will add additional numbers to the trunk lids of most of cars and SUVs beginning in the 2020 model year. In addition to the model designation (like CT6 or XT4), you’ll now see a three-digit number and possibly a letter on the other…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Latest iteration of Japanese SUV gets maximum safety score, making it the fourth generation of the nameplate to do so. The 2019 Subaru Forester has been awarded top marks by independent crash-testing authority, ANCAP, in the firm’s latest round of scoring. “The Forester scored full points for the physical protection of child occupants…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] PLUS: Passat joins Vic Pol, Triton review, CX-5 owner review, and more! On this week’s podcast, you’re joined by Mandy Turner, Joshua Dowling, and Mike Stevens. In car news, the Volkswagen Passat has joined the Victoria Police fleet, and the Honda Civic Type R has joined the NSW Police, but as a community…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2019 Volvo XC40 Manufacturer image Two new Volvo SUVs are helping the brand earn its safety-first reputation. The new-for-2019 Volvo XC40 earned the higher of two possible awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Top Safety Pick Plus. Its larger stablemate, the 2019 XC60, which was redesigned for 2018, earned the lower…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Big interest from existing Mercedes owners is driving local demand for circa-$150k EV crossover ahead of late 2019 launch Mercedes-Benz Australia is reporting high levels of buyer interest in its first fully-electric car, the EQC crossover, even though it’s still seven months away from going on sale. The company has taken hundreds of…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Accord has been one of Honda’s most consistent sellers over the last four decades. The car is currently in its 10th generation and still features sharp, proportionate aesthetics and a low-slung body that could give complex to the latest crop of sedans. There is no dearth of space on the inside, and…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Cars.com photo by Kelsey Mays The gift baskets are piling up at Buick and Porsche dealerships. Both brands earned top scores on their respective lists — Porsche among 12 luxury brands and Buick among 19 non-luxury ones — in a new satisfaction study for dealership service. In distant last place, by contrast, were…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Indian-owned British manufacturer faces action across Europe for CO2 emissions that ‘may not confirm with the certified condition’. Australian impact is unknown at this stage. Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has become the latest automaker to be called out over excessive emissions, with the British firm under fire from authorities for select models built…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Gasoline Versus Electricity The Tesla Supercharger network includes some 12,888 plugs and 1,441 stations spread across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. The idea is to provide easy access to quick electrons no matter where you go, mirroring the ease and convenience of a traditional internal combustion engine topping off at…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2017 Jeep Patriot Manufacturer image The EPA announced Wednesday that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles would initiate an emissions-related recall on nearly 900,000 compact and mid-size cars and SUVs from the 2011 to 2016 model years. If you own an affected vehicle, we’ve answered some questions you may have below. Related: Jeep, Ram Diesel Emissions Scandal:…