[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Its full name was the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe Electric Drive, and it was supposed to mark a new era for Mercedes-Benz, one that brought to market emission-free super sports cars with technology borrowed from Formula 1. Unfortunately, the all-electric SLS didn’t quite kick it for the carmaker, who would need almost a…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Mercedes-Benz’s new EQ line may represent the marque’s new push into electrification, but the company’s history with EVs goes back even further than that. One of the German automaker’s most intriguing attempts at a battery-powered sports car is from the not-so-distant past: For the 2013 model year, Mercedes produced the SLS AMG Electric…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The venue is new, but the motorcycles are vintage and the bidders seem eager for the 30th annual Mecum Auctions motorcycle sale taking place April 28-May 1 in Las Vegas. In previous years, the sale was staged at the South Point hotel and casino at the far southern end of the road known…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Manufacturer image Most winners of Cars.com’s slate of Best of 2021 awards were announced in February and March — with the top honor going to the 2021 Ford F-150 — but, where environmental consciousness is concerned, we conserved the best for last. Just in time for Earth Day last…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Whatever one would have imagined happening during the past year, few would have predicted such vibrant activity within the collector-car world. Apart from the cancellation of concours events, rallies and live auctions, it seems as if enthusiasm and commerce within the car community scarcely skipped a beat. In fact, it’s almost as if…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands Cars.com photo by Christian Lantry The verdict: The 2021 Ford Bronco Sport is a compact SUV that’s ready for going off-road, but it’s not ready for family duty. We ran into some issues fitting our rear-facing car seats into the SUV’s small backseat. Does it fit three car…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Targa-style tarmac road events are massive fun, but with ever-lurking danger being part of the high-speed menu. This was emphasised during the 2021 Targa Tasmania with the tragic deaths of three competitors. Now questions are being asked… Make no mistake, these events are not without their risks. Road grip and conditions change with…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Like an outlaw on the run, Porsche’s naturally aspirated, regulation-defying 911 GT3 may be on borrowed time. Pros and Cons Pros Most powerful GT3 ever, and it feels it PDK is even better than before Naturally aspirated engine note is spectacular Cons The weather put paid to our proper track test Changes are…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Child seats may not be adequately restrained in a collision, according to the manufacturer. Mercedes-Benz Australia has recalled 19 examples of its A-Class hatchback and sedan in Australia, citing a potential fault with the rear seat’s belt bracket. The affected vehicles were sold between 1 September 2020 and 26 November 2020 (Model Years…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Croatian EV reportedly sends a combined 1408kW/2300Nm to all four wheels, allowing the 0-100km/h sprint to be completed in just 1.97 seconds. The 2022 Rimac C_Two electric hypercar has slashed the production car quarter-mile record, completing the benchmark sprint in just 8.95 seconds – 0.45 seconds quicker than the 1103kW/1600Nm 8.0-litre W16…