[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Intra-family cars wars are always super exciting. It’s not cars taking a united front against rivals from other brands, but siblings going up against each other. Since automakers don’t want cannibalization within the brand, you don’t get similar vehicles to go up against each other. But, on the flipside, that is what makes…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] View 4 images An admission: whenever I think about my teenager getting behind the wheel, I begin to ponder a move to a destination where cars are outlawed and all transport is undertaken by bicycle. You too might have similar daydreams, all too often encouraged by the sight of teens either driving thousand-dollar bombs…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The French car company has posted its best February sales result on record in Australia after switching to an independent distributor. View 3 images French car maker Renault has recorded its best February sales result since the brand was reintroduced in Australia more than 20 years ago. Official new-car sales data released by the…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Doors and Seats Engine Engine Power Fuel Manufacturer Transmission Warranty Ancap Safety The 2022 BMW X3 xDrive30e is a fantastic demonstration of plug-in hybrid technology, but with such a lofty price tag, does the value equation stack up? Fuel-saving benefits Daily commute achievable on electric power Well-equipped and presentable cabin Costs more than…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Toyota Corolla SX is our recommendation for the Best First Car for first-time drivers – and anyone looking for economy, reliability, and low running costs. Previous View 15 images View 15 images Next The Toyota Corolla SX – the next model up from the base Ascent Sport grade – is the winner of the…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The recently-revealed patent uses a ‘Brain Machine Interface’ to predict the behaviour of a driver, and adjust vehicle settings accordingly. View 3 images Detroit-based automotive giant Ford appears to be experimenting with technology straight from science fiction; a steering system controlled via the mind. While highly unusual and unlikely to be built for production…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Mazda’s next-generation family SUV has leaked just under a day before it was due to be revealed. Here it is. View 5 images Destined for Australian showrooms before the end of this year, the five-seater is underpinned by Mazda’s all-new rear- and all-wheel drive architecture and will offer a range of six-cylinder engines and…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The new Nissan Qashqai small SUV will debut the brand’s E-Power hybrid system in Australia, claimed to provide the driving experience of an electric car, without a recharging plug. Previous View 15 images View 15 images View 15 images Next New details of the 2023 Nissan Qashqai E-Power hybrid small SUV have been revealed for Europe,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Chinese-Swedish electric vehicle brand Polestar is tipped to launch its next model in Australia early next year, a Chinese-made SUV twinned with the electric companion to the Volvo XC90. View 3 images Volvo-owned electric car entrant Polestar is poised to launch its first SUV, the 2023 Polestar 3, in Australia this time next year,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] German automaker Mercedes-Benz posted a 55 per cent sales drop as the Australian new-car market bounced back last month. View 5 images German car giant Mercedes-Benz has posted its weakest February sales in Australia in a decade, following a switch to non-negotiable fixed prices from the start of the year and severe stock shortages.…