[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The folks at Carwow pit a Volkswagen triplet for a series of drag races. Three versions of the Golf – the GTI, the GTI Clubsport, and the GTD – faced each other on the drag strip. They all come with the same engine, same transmission, and same drive layout. However, different diet and…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Porsche has built some fabulous 911 variants—the most formidable being the 911 GT2 RS. Powered by a 3.8-liter, twin-turbo flat-six, it makes 691 hp delivered to just the rear wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox famously known as the PDK (Porsche-Doppelkupplungsgetriebe). While it’s difficult to imagine improving on such a design, that’s precisely…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] “Like a Dick Tracy comic book gangster car pulled from the pages and come to life, this absolutely one-of-a-kind 1937 Pontiac Sedan was nicknamed the ‘Silver Streak’ by GM when they launched the 1937 complete platform ground-up redesign,” writes the private owner and seller of the Pick of the Day. “Just don’t call…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The introduction of a 4×2 GWM Ute, and Jeep’s new five-seat Grand Cherokee being snapped in Melbourne headline today’s top Drive stories. As we continue toward a single publishing platform, some great news stories are being published on both CarAdvice and Drive. If you’re a keen reader of CarAdvice, you might be missing…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The paradigm shift to EVs has resulted in the birth of many new companies that probably wouldn’t have had the chance if not electrification. Forget about big shots like Rivian and Bollinger; I’m talking about companies like Alpha Motors, Elation, and Electra, to name a few. Another company to climb the wagon is…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Toyota Land Cruiser 40 is, arguably, the brand’s most iconic off-road vehicle. It was produced from 1960 to 1984 (1968-2001 in Brazil). Although production of spare parts was discontinued, that’s about to change. On August 1st, Toyota Gazoo Racing announced that production of spare parts for the classic 4X4 will once again…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] A BMW Z4 M Coupe was recently listed on Bring a Trailer, sporting all-terrain tires, roof lights, and two spare tires in the trunk, it defies the Z4’s image as a west coast cruiser. That’s because someone decided to create this “Off-road Safari Spec” variation of the Bavarian brand’s two-seater sports car, following…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] A plug-in hybrid version of the 2022 Ford Ranger ute has been spotted testing on European roads, but will it come to Australia? The 2022 Ford Ranger ute – the successor to one of Australia’s top-selling vehicles – is expected to have the option of plug-in hybrid power when it goes on sale…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Australians have been patiently waiting for Isuzu’s new-generation four-wheel-drive wagon. Now it’s here, Sam Purcell finds out if it’s been worth the wait. Pros and Cons Pros 3.5-tonne towing beats the competition on paper Loads of safety equipment, including eight airbags Some nice mid-spec touches, like an electric boot Cons Similarly priced to…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] We probably shouldn’t be quite this excited about this development, but we are. The 2022 Ford Ranger ute looks set to adopt four-wheel disc brakes – at least on high grade models – finally putting archaic rear drum brakes in the rear view mirror. Most double-cab utes on sale in Australia have rear…