[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 1433 Audi coupes are included in the latest expansion of ongoing campaign. Audi has added the current-generation TT and R8 to its Takata recall list, As with all Takata-related recalls, affected vehicles are fitted with airbag inflator propellant that, when exposed to heat and humidity, can degrade over time. In the case of…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Audi PB 18 e-tron concept car Manufacturer image Looks like: The shooting brake sports car of the 2050s Defining characteristics: An electric powertrain with more than 300 miles of range that can be recharged in about 15 minutes Ridiculous features: A cockpit in which the driver’s seat can move depending on whether you’re driving…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Updated models revealed at the IAA commercial vehicle show in Germany Ford has unveiled facelifted versions of its Transit van line-up, with updated styling inside and out, improved technology and a plug-in-hybrid option. The updates apply to the mid-sized Transit Custom, as well as the larger Transit Two-Tonne. From mid-2019, the Transit Custom…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] A cooling housing market is tied into the dip in Australian luxury car sales, according to Audi. Declining luxury car sales are linked to the cooling house market across Australia’s major cities according to Audi’s local arm, with the big three German carmakers seeing a notable dip in market share over the last…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2019 Ram 1500 Manufacturer image One of the many updates to the all-new 2019 Ram 1500 half-ton pickup truck is the availability of a light-hybrid system for the 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 and the 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6. PickupTrucks.com Editor Mark Williams recently got to drive trucks powered by this new system, called eTorque by…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Everything old is new again—a truism that is wonderfully embodied by Ferrari’s new limited-edition Icona series of cars, which are visually inspired by the marque’s iconic barchetta-bodied racers of the 1950s. Take a closer look, however, and you’ll find that the vehicles are packed with the most cutting-edge sports car technology available. Unveiled…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Astronomy-themed show car could also preview forthcoming update for Nissan’s ute. Nissan has revealed the Navara Dark Sky concept at the 2018 Hannover motor show, developed in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA). The space-themed show car is basically a “mobile astronomy lab”, featuring an observatory-class telescope mounted to a bespoke off-road trailer. In…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Mercedes-Benz EQ Silver Arrow Manufacturer image Looks like: A very modernized take on the old single-seat open-top racecars of the 1930s. Defining characteristics: Only 1 meter tall; paint meant to look like metal sheeting; 738-horsepower electric drivetrain Ridiculous features: Carbon-fiber body; partially free-standing wheels with non-rotating hubcaps and 168 spokes; 3-D panoramic display…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Incorrect tow bar stickers could encourage owners to overload their cars. Kia Australia has recalled the 2017-18 Rio and Stinger, over concerns about the load ratings specified on their tow bars. According to the company, the tow bar labels have incorrect load ratings specified. Kia says that could result in the tow bar…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Assistant chief engineer explains the importance of partnerships in performance car development. Despite carrying serious brand cachet, the new BMW Z4 and Toyota Supra wouldn’t exist if the brands didn’t collaborate on development of their respective models. Speaking to media at the first drive of the 2019 Toyota Supra, assistant chief engineer Masayuki Kai…