[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] A series of unexpected setbacks has slammed the brakes on new-car deliveries across Australia and threatens to push up prices. The semiconductor shortage has received most of the blame so far, but there are two other important factors that will make it hard to drive a bargain for the foreseeable future. View 7 images…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The cheapest model in the Isuzu D-Max 3.0-litre turbo diesel range has received a $10,000 price rise, from $29,990 drive-away to close to $40,000 drive-away. View 4 images The starting price of the Isuzu D-Max 3.0-litre turbo diesel range has shot up from $29,990 drive-away to about $40,000 drive-away, as the company makes way…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The fault could cause a catastrophic suspension failure, according to the recall notice. Previous View 2 images View 2 images Next The affected vehicles are stamped Model Years 2019-2021. The recall notice, lodged with the Department of Infrastructure, says: “The front suspension lateral link on Model 3 vehicles is attached to the sub-frame using two fasteners.…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Audi RS Q8 is the most powerful SUV Audi has to offer, and just a detuned version of the Lamborghini Urus. And, despite being a heavy SUV – 5,291 pounds – it still goes from 0 to 60 mph in under 4 seconds. German tuner Manhart found a way to improve things…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] If you’re a regular viewer of ‘DragTimes’, you’d be aware of how fast Brooks’ McLaren 765LT is. He’s got another really quick car in his garage – a Ferrari SF90 Stradale. We’ve seen it go up against his Model S Plaid in the past, but this time, we get to see it take…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] You probably don’t remember the Kia Carens. It was last sold in August 2010 due to MPVs being unpopular in the United States. The Carens still went on sale as the Rondo in Canada, but only until the 2017 model year, yet again a victim of SUVs and crossovers. [bsa_pro_ad_space id=15]
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The fault could cause the fuel pump to stop working, according to the recall notice. View 2 images Mazda Australia has recalled 90,363 cars across seven model lines, citing a potential fault with fuel pump. The recall notice, lodged with the Department of Infrastructure, says: “The low pressure fuel pump impeller may become deformed and cause the fuel pump…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Hennessey isn’t just interested in pushing cars to their limits. It wants to do the same for Christmas trees, apparently. As it has done every year since 2017, the Texas performance shop has strapped a Christmas tree to a high-performance vehicle to see what just how fast it can go. So, what car…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The tiny front-wheel-drive two-seater has been kitted out with all the off-road gear you could dream of, through this new concept car. View 6 images The Citroen Ami micro electric city car has been turned into an off-road buggy – but its limited range and front-wheel drive layout means it’s unlikely to venture far…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The man behind Hyundai and Kia’s most fun-to-drive models – including the Kia Stinger and Hyundai N performance cars – is set to depart the company and approach retirement. View 4 images Albert Biermann – Hyundai and Kia research and development (R&D) head, and the lead engineer behind the Hyundai N performance car range…