[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] With cruise control engaged, there’s generally a “Set” button which locks in your current speed, so you can remove your foot from the accelerator. Some cars let you adjust your cruising speed using the buttons. Touching the brake disengages cruise control, returning manual control to the accelerator pedal. [bsa_pro_ad_space id=15]
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The 1984 ‘Nurburgring Race of Champions’ pitted 20 motorsport legends against each other in identical Mercedes-Benz sedans. Only two cars remain in as-raced condition – and this is one of them. A race-prepared 1984 Mercedes-Benz 190E sports sedan driven in a charity racing event by three-time Formula One champion Niki Lauda is set…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Toyota GR Corolla will be given a handful of minor mechanical upgrades in its home market of Japan next year – aimed at delivering better stability – though it’s not yet clear whether the changes will come to Australian-delivered examples of the hot hatch. The Toyota GR Corolla hot hatch has been…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] A thrifty Hyundai owner has used straps and a workshop trolley to tow a TV cabinet that appears to have been left out for rubbish collection – not realising the fines could have been worth more than the car. View 5 images Video footage of a Hyundai owner balancing a discarded TV cabinet on…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Australian buyers are broadening their horizons and searching overseas for iconic muscle cars to overcome rising prices locally. View 11 images The search for rare and collectible Australian muscle cars has headed overseas as buyers drive-up prices locally. A 2005 Holden Monaro – sold in the UK as a Vauxhall (General Motors’ British brand…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Monterey Car Week may be over but, for many of us at AutoHunter, it’s just beginning as our very own “Jalopy Jeff” Sutton and roving cameraman Dustin Johnson have brought us content from the peninsula for everyone’s enjoyment. In this episode of Drive the Bid podcast from AutoHunter.com, Derek and I each discuss…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Australian importer and right-hand-drive converter of Ram Trucks has announced a recall of almost 1400 Ram 2500 and 3500 pick-ups, owing to a transmission defect which could lead to a vehicle fire. View 1 images The factory-backed company responsible for importing and converting Ram Trucks to right-hand drive in Australia has recalled 1361…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Seven-seats comes standard on all but the aptly named Flagship, which offers a pair of captain’s style chairs in the second row. Having made gradual progress since its high profile return to South Africa last year, Proton officially debuted its flagship X90 SUV at the Kyalami Festival of Motoring on Thursday (24 August)…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] You can now take the GMC Hummer EV camping. The Detroit automaker has just unveiled an upfit for the truck version of its battery-powered behemoth. The accessory is basically a high-tech camper shell that allows Hummer owners to convert the sold-out EV into an overlander. GMC teamed up with Oregon-based EarthCruiser Overland to…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Polestar 2 has been given its first major update since going on sale in Australia 18 months ago. Here is everything you need to know about the Model Year 2024 edition. What we love Long battery range More power Brisker acceleration What we don’t Regenerative braking not as strong on rear-drive model…