[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Volkswagen Group’s quickest city cars get more power and a new transmission in Europe, but it’s unlikely they’ll make the journey Down Under. The Volkswagen Polo GTI hot hatch and Audi A1 40 TFSI have been treated to a performance bump in Europe – but an Australian launch appears unlikely for the…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The so-called Autopilot system will now operate entirely via cameras in the US; but the future of radar in Australian-delivered cars is not yet known. Tesla will ditch radar technology in its US-built Model 3 sedans and Model Y SUVs, the electric vehicle manufacturer has confirmed. “When radar and vision disagree, which one…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Sven Seibert/iStock/Thinkstock Though coolant and antifreeze are often used interchangeably, they aren’t the same. Antifreeze is made of ethylene glycol or propylene glycol and is the basic ingredient, but it has to be mixed with water to create coolant, which is the cocktail you will find in the cooling systems of all “water-cooled”…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] If the lofty prices have you down for such popular off-roaders as Ford Broncos and Toyota Land Cruisers, then here’s a sharp little Japanese SUV that’s rare enough to stand out yet still be affordable: the Nissan Patrol. The Pick of the Day is a 1971 Nissan Patrol 4X4 that looks to be…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] They say that every man has his price, and for the right amount of money, anybody will do anything. That concept is truly being put to the test as one consortium’s desire to purchase Lamborghini from Volkswagen AG is taking some pretty wild twists as it evolves into what could be the biggest…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Bernd Mayländer is one of Germany’s best-known racing drivers, even if he has not been competing for victories and standings for some years now. Since 2000, as the driver of the official safety car in the FIA Formula One World Championship, he has always been at the heart of the matter when safety…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The last week of May has been a very busy one with lots of fast cars, some crazy rumors, and a few things that surprised us. Below we’ve compiled links to every one of our biggest stores from 5/24/2021 – 5/28/2021, so be sure to check out what’s happened this week so you…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The best thing about electrification is how it opened up avenues for new companies to come and compete in the market. Everyone has to start from scratch, be it your mainstream automakers or new startups. The only difference is how much moolah they have and are willing to invest. Had there been electrification,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] SSC Tuatara was in the news for being the world’s fastest production car. We’ll not get into the drama that unfolded regarding the record-setting run since the company has some other news for us. SSC has unveiled two iterations of the 1,750-horsepower Tuatara called the Striker and Aggressor. What’s special about them, you…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Ford of Europe’s promo for its ‘bad-ass’ Ranger Raptor Special Edition would never pass local censors. It came as something of a surprise that the Ford Ranger is the best-selling ute in Europe, a market not well known for its pick-up truck culture. So when Ford of Europe recently released the Ford Ranger…