[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The on-again, off-again relationship between Tesla and Consumer Reports has continued this year, with the American publication cooling on the Model 3. The on-again, off-again relationship between Tesla and Consumer Reports has taken another turn, with the reliability-focused US publication removing its recommendation for the Model 3. In initial testing, the Model 3…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Australia’s largest classic car dealer is set to shut its doors after a ‘protracted dispute’ with the Australian Tax Office, with all its stock to be auctioned off at the end of April. Gosford Classic Cars has closed its doors after less than three years of operation, due to an ongoing dispute with…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Petrol-electric range detailed ahead of public debut in Geneva next week. All are capable of over 40km of all-electric driving, while Australian timing is still to be announced. Audi has revealed its new range of plug-in hybrids, based on various model lines including the A6, A7, A8 and Q5. Set to make their public…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] BMW’s littlest crossover hasn’t exactly put its best foot forward with the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety, comprehensively obliterating a dummy in AEB testing. The BMW X1 has completely flunked pedestrian autonomous emergency braking testing conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). So poor was its performance, the littlest BMW crossover was…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Blue Oval is currently looking into why incorrect calculations were made when formulating fuel economy and emissions figures to the EPA in the US. There’s no fear of defeat devices, though. Ford Motor Company could be in hot water regarding emissions and fuel consumption data, after the company’s employees raised concerns incorrect…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Differences between brands are becoming more surface level. Does anyone care? There is a vast array of car manufacturers kicking around today, and due to the ever-broadening growth of electric cars, a number of prospective new entrants (vacuum maker Dyson, for instance) poised to enter the fray. And yet the car business is…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA aims to hit above its weight on a regular basis, eyeing compact sedans that are usually the prey of the bigger C-Class. It only makes sense, then, to compare it with Jaguar’s own luxury compact sedan that wants a piece of the C-Class’ and 3-Series’ market, namely the XE.…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Some big SUVs come with seven seats; in fact, the vast majority do. The 2019 Ford Endura doesn’t, which may limit its appeal to some families, but might be just the thing for others. Pros and Cons Pros Comfortable ride Roomy rear seat Excellent open-road cruiser Despite the price, it packs in heaps…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Expectedly, Subaru is among the first ones to jump onto the wagon of endless teasers released before an auto show to introduce us to a new vehicle. In this case, the Japanese company we all adore released a really dark teaser of what is called the Subaru Viziv Adrenaline Concept. It is the…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] In this episode we will remove the rusty old exhaust that is full of holes and already lacking a muffler, since it rusted through and broke off. We will be replacing everything behind the catalytic converter, so we bought a new intermediate pipe and a Thrush Hush aftermarket muffler. We’ll get a little…