[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] High-performance EVs are here and they are very fast. The Tesla Model S Plaid and, now, the Lucid Air are both capable of 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) in the two-second range, and both pack over 1,000 horsepower. To get an idea of just how fast cars have become, both EVs will…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Toyota is on a roll, churning out exciting models, graced by Gazoo Racing’s motorsport prowess. We have the GR86, GR Supra, GR Yaris, and now, the GR Corolla. Of course, Toyota has its fair share of exciting models from before the current GR lineup, such as the Mk IV Toyota Supra, Celica GR-Four,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Diesel particulate filters are in most new diesel vehicles on sale today, including the fleet of Toyotas subject to a class-action lawsuit – but how do they work? View 3 images These filters (or DPFs) are fitted to most new diesel vehicles in Australia, as a way of reducing the release of harmful pollutants…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Jeep’s latest electric concept moves more like a high-performance sports car than an off-roader. The 4×4 specialists have just unveiled a heavily upgraded version of its battery-powered Wrangler Magneto concept in the lead up to the 56th annual Moab Jeep Easter Safari. The SUV prototype doesn’t look radically different from its predecessor but…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Petrol savings have now largely been passed onto buyers, but the same can’t be said for diesel – here’s why. View 5 images The price of diesel is dropping at a slower rate than petrol in the wake of the national fuel excise cut, according to Australia’s peak consumer watchdog, the Australian Competition and…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] While the Felicity Ace’s crew were evacuated before it sank in February, the same cannot be said for its impressive automotive cargo. View 1 images Earlier this year a ship sank off the coast of Portugal carrying thousands of cars, following a days-long fire on deck. The Felicity Ace’s 20-strong crew was unharmed, however…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] After an eight-month delay, Tesla finally opened the new Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg last month. Now you can take a tour inside—virtually anyway. The marque has just released a video of the the monolithic German plant via a new FPV drone. As the acronym suggests, the FPV drone provides a unique, first-person view of Elon…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] As you’ve probably noticed, we love drag races. This one comes from Road Test TV and is pretty straightforward. No narrative, no unnecessary drama, just a short spec list on both cars and the actual race, between two classic American muscle cars – a 1963 Studebaker Lark R2 and a 1970 Pontiac GTO…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Tesla Cybertruck reservation holders rejoice—your all-electric pickup will be here next year. Tech titan Elon Musk promised as much during the “Cyber Rodeo” grand opening of the EV maker’s new headquarters outside Austin, Texas on Thursday night. He also said that 2023 could see the debut of a couple of other anticipated Tesla…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] After being caught testing many times before, the next generation BMW X1 moved its testing session on the Nürburgring race track. When compared to the spy shots before, it seems that the prototype caught testing today dropped the quad-exhaust setup which we have spotted recently. This means we are looking at a base…