[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Hot on the heels of our recent Car of the Week, a 1968 Porsche 911 R, it seemed appropriate to look at that iconic model’s one and only namesake: the 2016 911 R. Only rarely crossing the auction block, an example is being presented by ShiftGate Automotive Auction, with the upcoming sale beginning…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Nissan’s world-record breaking utility trucks never got past the prototype stage. View 6 images Electric vehicles aren’t exactly a new phenomenon. And neither are electric-powered pick-up trucks. Japanese car maker, Nissan, was experimenting with EV light commercial vehicles 50 years ago, producing two versions of what it dubbed the EV4 or Experimental Electric Vehicle.…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Over-reaction alert! Likely hypocrisy as well. And this note: I am not a fan of so-called bucket lists, nor of the word “should,” as in “you should…” Ticking me off this morning is an item I stumbled across on social media. Basically, it was one of several such pronouncements I’ve seen suggesting a…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] This freshly restored 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray would make any car enthusiast proud, and you have the opportunity to win this C3 in the PAL’s Heroes sweepstakes event. Equipped with the original 427cid V8 engine that was removed and completely rebuilt to factory specifications during an extensive restoration, this Corvette puts out 350…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Pick of the Day is a two-for offer, a 1959 Edsel Villager 6-passenger station wagon and matching 1959 Fleetform outboard runabout boat being offered on ClassicCars.com by their private seller in Justin, Texas. “Beautiful and extremely rare 1959 Edsel Villager 4-door 6-passenger station wagon with a matching restored 1959 14′ Fleetform outboard…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The three-pedal layout is on its last legs in Wolfsburg, with new reports pointing to the manual gearbox’s death in new Volkswagens by 2030. View 1 images Citing company insiders, the outlet claim increasing costs, low customer demand, and the shift to electrification as the primary factors responsible for the move. Drive’s own sources…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] GMC has unveiled the Canyon AT4 OVRLANDX concept at the Overland Expo Mountain West. As the name suggests, it is based on the Canyon’s off-road trim, the AT4. Overlanding is a niche that’s picking up pace quite rapidly and automakers are offering accessories for the same. The OVRLANDX concept is developed keeping this…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Nissan plans to add petrol-electric hybrid technology – dubbed E-Power – to key models from 2022. View 3 images Nissan is set to introduce the first in a new wave of hybrid models in Australia next year, with confirmation its E-Power series-hybrid system will be available for local buyers in select models from 2022.…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] A dash cam video showing a Ford Falcon skid out of control after overtaking a car on the freeway north of Sydney, has divided viewers over who was at fault. Police say both drivers deserve tickets. Joshua Dowling has been a motoring journalist for more than 20 years, spending most of that time…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Up for auction on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, is a steel-bodied 1940 Ford Deluxe convertible that’s remained in the same family for the past 49 years. The seller’s father purchased it in 1972 and later passed it onto him. After receiving an older restoration, which included upgrading period-correct speed…