[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Bentley’s first SUV just became more powerful and faster although you won’t notice it that quickly when you look at the exterior of the new Bentayga Speed. Underneath the pretty bronze exterior, there’s a 626 horsepower 6.0-liter, twin-turbocharged, W-12 behemoth that helps the not-so-pretty beast reach 190 mph and a bit. That bit…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2017 Audi Q7 Manufacturer image Vehicles Affected: Approximately 75,000 model-year 2015-18 Audi A8 sedans and model-year 2016-18 A6 sedans, A7 hatchbacks and Q7 SUVs The Problem: The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel, which in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire. The Fix: Dealers will…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] It might be a concept, but the new Tonale SUV previews a production compact SUV for the famous Italian brand. It’ll share its underpinnings with the Jeep Renegade, and hybrid power looks likely. Alfa Romeo has unveiled a thinly-veiled preview of what we can expect from its Jeep Renegade-based compact crossover, in the…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] I’d wager most folks reading this would agree that, by and large, Ferrari knows how to make a good-looking car. That much is obvious with the 2020 Ferrari F8 Tributo, which arrived at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show looking like a heaping slab of tasty speed machine slathered in shiny blue frosting. All…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] ‘We want to continue to own the warranty space,’ says Kia’s local operations chief, who admits to being ‘bemused’ by rivals’ reluctance to match Kia’s seven-year policy If the chief operating officer of Kia Australia gets his way, it’s just a matter of time before the company extends its mainstream-market-leading warranty – EV…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2019 Land Rover Discovery Manufacturer image Vehicles Affected: Approximately 2,600 model-year 2019 Land Rover Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar and Discovery SUVs, all equipped with V-6 or V-8 engines The Problem: The crankshaft pulley retaining bolt may fracture, possibly resulting in engine failure and increasing the risk of a crash.…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Aston Martin has revived the Lagonda marque as a luxury all-electric brand and is going berserk with new launches in a short frame of time. The company has unveiled its second concept car, the Lagonda All-Terrain Concept, at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. Unlike the last year’s audacious Lagonda Vision concept, Aston Martin…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The T-Roc is part of a two-product punch aimed at making Volkswagen a major player in the compact SUV segment. It’ll be here early next year, but we’ve had a spin already. Pros and Cons Pros Looks sharp Punchy powertrain Tight handling Cons Premium aspirations hinge on final spec We mightn’t get the…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The 2019 Geneva Motor Show certainly has no shortage of ultra-fast, ultra-expensive machinery on display, but British-based boutique automaker Ginetta hopes to rise to the top with the public debut of the 2020 Akula supercar. Mating Le Mans-derived go-fast equipment, low-weight carbon-intensive construction, and a legit street-worthy cabin, the Akula looks tempting. But…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Mazda CX-30; Manufacturer images Competes with: Honda HR-V, Nissan Rogue Sport Looks like: A bigger Mazda CX-3 SUV with Mazda3-flavored styling Drivetrain: Europe gets a diesel along with the 2.0-liter SkyActiv-G and new-design 2.0-liter SkyActiv-X, both with mild-hybrid assist; U.S. powertrains TBD Hits dealerships: U.S. arrival and model year TBD The world may…