[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Shown earlier this year, the plug-in hybrid will combine the 2.3 EcoBoost petrol engine with an electric motor for a confirmed EV range of 45 km. In a confirmation of rumours first unearthed two years ago, Ford Motor Company South Africa has announced it will be producing, and exporting, the plug-in hybrid (PHEV)…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Next generation will revert back to a world model as the original, meaning eligibility for right-hand-drive markets. Stellantis South Africa has officially confirmed that while it will be bringing the Fiat Strada to markets in Sub-Sahara Africa from this month, South Africa won’t see a return as a result of production being restricted…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] This truck looks like it’s straight out of an “Outdoor Life” magazine from 1970. The Pick of the Day is a 1968 Ford F100 Custom Cab pickup listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Stow, Massachusetts. (Click the link to view the listing) “Documented one-owner 1968 Ford F100 camper,” the…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] A loose bumper screw may stop a key safety feature from working on the Nissan Z sports car. View 2 images A safety fault has triggered a recall of the 2022-2023 Nissan Z in Australia. The 135 affected vehicles are stamped Model Years 2022 and 2023. “Due to a manufacturing issue, the mounting screws on…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] A new Guinness World Record has been set by an electric hypercar driving backwards at a test track in Germany. View 8 images Croatian electric hypercar manufacturer Rimac has set a Guinness World Record for the fastest car travelling in reverse with a speed of 171.34mph (275.75km/h) while driving backwards. The Rimac Nevera electric…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Makers of autonomous cars will have to take full responsibility if their vehicles are involved in crashes in the UK – not the driver behind the steering wheel. View 4 images The UK Government will introduce a law which places responsibility for autonomous-car crashes on the vehicle’s manufacturer, rather than the driver behind the…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] A powered bootlid, hatch or, in American-speak, trunk, is very handy but, if you have a low carport or garage roof, there’s always a danger of scraping the trunk every time you open the boot. No-one wants scratches and dents on the back of their shiny new Tesla. [bsa_pro_ad_space id=15]
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] An iconic moniker in the history of the LandCruiser could be about to make a return, if a new trademark application is any indication. View 6 images Toyota has filed a trademark for the ‘LandCruiser FJ’ name, suggesting a future off-roader could be given the iconic name. Spotted by a user on the LandCruiserForum…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The latest-generation Mercedes-AMG SL63 has been recalled in Australia due to a manufacturing fault which could lead to a vehicle fire. View 1 images Mercedes-Benz Australia has recalled 82 examples of its 2022-2023 Mercedes-AMG SL63, following the discovery of a fault which could cause the new-generation convertible to lose power and catch fire. The recall affects the latest-generation…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The cabin of the next-generation Porsche Panamera sedan adopts styling and technology from the Taycan electric car. View 6 images The interior of the 2024 Porsche Panamera has been unveiled ahead of the new sedan’s full reveal – including its exterior without camouflage, and technical specifications – later this month. As previously reported, the…