[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The popular dual-cab utes come complete with bullet-proof glass and Kevlar or reinforced steel armour plating – all covered by the factory warranty. South Africans after an extra layer of protection from the nation’s high crime rates can now order a fully-armoured Ford Ranger direct from Blue Oval dealerships without voiding the factory…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] While the 2021 C-Class has just been unveiled, its electric equivalent won’t arrive for at least a few more years. Electrification was a cornerstone of the all-new 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, but while mild-hybrids and plug-in hybrids are set to play a key role, a full electric vehicle (EV) is still some way off.…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2019 GMC Canyon Cars.com photo by Christian Lantry Payload is how much weight a vehicle can carry in passengers and cargo. Many view payload only in terms of how much cargo a vehicle can carry, as in, “My pickup can haul 1,600 pounds of firewood.” That is a typical payload for a half-ton…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Last year’s ute mega test was personal for one of our team, who came out of the exercise more confused than he went into it. I tested the newest utes on sale in Australia and bought the oldest one: the Volkswagen Amarok. Last year’s ute mega test was personal for me. In the…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The midlife facelift for the Stinger GT has arrived, but does it do enough to justify its $60K-plus price tag? Pros and Cons Pros Twin-turbo V6 performance Seven-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty Lots of advanced safety tech Cons Two car seats will take up most of the second-row seating Boot space could be a drawback for…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Tiger Woods car crash this week – when the 45 year old golfer suffered serious leg injuries when his Genesis GV80 (Hyundai’s upmarket brand) SUV rolled over and crashed in California – is yet another warning about the inherent dangers many of these vehicles pose – even the most up-to-date models. The…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The ongoing automotive semiconductor shortage has forced multiple major brands to put the brakes on production until new parts become available. Tesla’s Fremont factory in California has reportedly halted production of the Model 3 and Model Y, due to an ongoing semiconductor shortage. It is not yet clear what volume of cars will…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Charl Bosch Toyota Land Cruiser 78 is back No V8 diesel or V6 petrol but rather the stalwart normally aspirated 1HZ 4.2-litre straight-six normally aspirated oil-burner. Toyota has made an unexpected addition to the Land Cruiser 70-series by bringing back the 78-series, better known as the Troop Carrier or simply Troopy. Said to…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The worldwide semiconductor shortage is expected to cost around $77.6 billion in lost revenue globally this year. US President Joe Biden has signed an executive order intended to address the global shortage of semiconductors – commonly known as ‘chips’ – that has impacted a wide range of industries, including the automotive sector. Several…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Wisconsin-based custom car builder Ringbrothers has unveiled its newest restomod: a 1968 Mercury Cougar that’s affectionately been dubbed the “Coyogar.” The all-encompassing restoration includes a lot of the typical modifications and upgrades you’d expect from a Ringbrothers project. Co-owners Jim and Mike Ring even sourced a Ford 5.0-liter Coyote V-8 engine from a…