[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Just when you thought you’ve seen every permutation of the Volkswagen Beetle, from the Meyer Manx to the Thing, and every kind of beach buggy and custom off-roader imaginable, along comes something completely different. This one is called the Country Buggy. It comes from the land down under, where it was originally designed…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Light cars are experiencing a sales resurgence in Australia. Let’s take a drive in one of the segment’s most established nameplates to find out why. Pros and Cons Pros Active safety systems fitted as standard Excellent and safe handling Will fit child seats in the back with relative ease Cons Noisy cabin Wireless…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] After taking 2020 off, the Cincinnati Concours d’ Elegance was back this past Sunday at the picturesque Ault Park location. This year’s concours featured a collection of cars that would be at home in some of the biggest concours in the country, with Duesenbergs, historic Indy and endurance racing cars, and just about…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Tesla Model S Plaid has just started deliveries, and it already has a world record under its belt. Jay Leno was recently invited to drive the electric super hatch down the dragstrip at Pomona raceway in California, where he managed to run a quarter-mile ET of 9.247 seconds at 152.09 mph. The stunt was…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] From 1 September 2021, electric cars priced below $78,000 will be exempt from stamp duty and buyers of the first 25,000 examples priced below $68,750 will receive a taxpayer-funded $3000 discount – before being charged a per-kilometre usage fee from 2027. The NSW Government took its first steps towards a distance-based road-usage fee…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] (Editor’s note: During the month of June, the ClassicCars.com Journal is publishing a series of stories about displaying your car at car shows and concours. Today, guest contributor Chris Kapa offers their suggestions for displaying your vehicle at a local show. If you have a story about showing your classic, please send it to us at…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Allow us to introduce you to a dad that deserves to be spoiled rotten this Father’s Day. Skilled craftsman, Trương Văn Đạo, built his son a fully functional mini Lamborghini Sian out of wood to give him the feel of a $3.7 million hypercar at a fraction of the cost. The painstaking project…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Brabus has unveiled its latest creation, dropping a bored-out 4.5-litre turbo V8 into AMG’s hottest G-Wagen. The 2021 Brabus 900 Rocket Edition – which is an aftermarket tuned version of the already-formidable Mercedes-AMG G63 – has been revealed, with increased engine capacity, more power, new aerodynamic features, and a modified interior. Power comes…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] BMW’s staple mid-size car to undergo its mid-life facelift 12 months for now – and there’s a new electric version bound for China, wearing a very familiar name. The facelifted 2023 BMW 3 Series has been spied testing, providing a less-camouflaged look at the long-wheelbase, all-electric variant bound for China that’s slated to…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Hyundai’s smallest full-fat N model has been priced in the UK – and there’s good news for Australian buyers. Pricing and specifications for the 2021 Hyundai i20 N have been announced for the UK, providing our best hint yet at how much Hyundai’s pocket rocket could cost in Australia once it launches by…