[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] As we near a new decade, hyper-focused on revolution, one little outfit in far-flung Perth is working hard to stake its claim on the future. Focused as we are on keeping buyers up-to-speed on what’s good value today, our bread-and-butter is the new and upcoming models destined for the consumer market. Still, that…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 270 two-door models added to the ever-expanding airbag recall. Mercedes-Benz has added the 2009-2011 E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet to the ongoing Takata campaign. As with all Takata recalls, affected vehicles are fitted with airbag propellant that can degrade over time through a combination of heat and humidity. If an impacted vehicle is involved…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2019 Mazda 3 Cars.com photo by Brian Wong We’ve already talked about the subtle design changes in the redesigned fourth-generation 2019 Mazda3 sedan (more size) and hatchback (more style), but your reaction might change when you see them in person or against the competition. In simple terms, think of the sedan getting more…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] There’s a lot to like about a front-wheel-drive Tucson with luxury levels of kit and a relatively reasonable price tag. But the naturally aspirated petrol engine with its six-speed auto transmission, well, that’s another matter entirely. Pros and Cons Pros Great looks inside and out Superb cabin comfort, good ride and handling Heaps…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The long-anticipated Jeep Gladiator, the company’s first pickup truck in 26 years, made its global debut at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show. Not surprisingly, Mopar has already created a range of parts and accessories for the truck and showcased them on a Rubicon model. The most important of which include a two-inch…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2013 Suzuki SX4; Manufacturer image Vehicles Affected: Approximately 18,700 model-year 2012-13 Suzuki SX4 cars The Problem: The power steering pump may seize, causing a loss of steering assist that would require extra steering effort at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash. The Fix: The remedy for this recall is still under…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Just 23 cars are impacted by the campaign, which relates to the owner’s manual. Honda has recalled the 2017–18 Civic Type R, over concerns about the owner’s manual. In one of the stranger recalls we’ve covered, some cars may have been supplied with an owner’s manual missing certain required information. In other cars,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Expectedly, Toyota revealed a hybrid version of their latest (and quite handsome) 2020 Corolla. The 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid takes the talents of the Prius and packs them in a far more alluring package. In short, the 1.8-liter four-banger is complemented by two electric motors for a combined output of 121 horsepower. Not…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Toyota 86 is a clever way of getting in the two-door sports car club without breaking the bank and with the certainty that buckets of fun await you when you get hold of the keys. However, the nifty little runabout was never praised for its power output which is why we’ve been…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Audi e-tron GT concept Manufacturer image Concept cars are great fun — a glimpse into what an automaker thinks could be the future of its industry and a chance to see some innovative or out-there technology. Sometimes a concept car is so well-received it becomes a production vehicle, like the Lexus LF-LC concept…