[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Hungarian F1 Grand Prix promised so much after qualifying. The Mercedes of Lewis Hamilton on pole with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen alongside him. The two revitalised McLarens filling the second row. And a few names we have not seen this high on the grid for some time. Sergio Perez was starting lower…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Letting go of something good often comes tinged with sadness or even regret. In this case, the former sentiment certainly applies to our departed long-term Renault Captur. The long wait Introduced locally in March this year after no less than three delays since its world unveiling in 2019 as a result of the…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] As a general rule, if you keep your nose pointing directly up or down a steep sand dune, you won’t get into too much trouble. Gravity will always be there to help you get to the bottom, but turning sideways across the face of a dune can quickly introduce the risk of a…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Queensland Government’s “world-first” school zone speed camera trial has failed to send speeding infringements to approximately 700 motorists, following the discovery of a “technical glitch” which rendered the detection device inoperable. View 4 images The Queensland Government’s trial of hidden speed cameras embedded in school zone signs has gotten off to a stalled…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Twin turbochargers and a bigger pick-up body will be standard in the first batch of new Mitsubishi Triton utes in Australia next year – but a price rise is likely. The new 2024 Mitsubishi Triton is due in Australian showrooms in February next year – with twin-turbo diesel power and 3500kg towing – pending…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] One cargo ship crew member has died after a fire broke out on the car-carrying freighter Fremantle Highway off the Dutch coast. View 2 images Image credit: Netherlands Coastguard (Twitter) A cargo ship carrying almost 3000 cars has reportedly caught fire off the coast of the Netherlands, leaving at least one crew member dead…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The new-generation Renault Kangoo van will be more than three years old when it arrives in Australia next year – after more than 18 months of delays – while the Megane E-Tech Electric’s debut has also been pushed back by three months. View 5 images The Australian division of French car-maker Renault has announced…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Mercedes-Benz X-Class won’t return for a second attempt at the ute market, after the original fell into the red and was axed following less than three years in showrooms. View 4 images Mercedes-Benz executives have poured cold water on the chances of a return of the Mercedes-Benz X-Class ute, after its first attempt…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Mercedes-Benz has given its mid-size van and people mover range a makeover as it approaches a decade on sale, with new styling and interior technology. Updated versions of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Vito and eVito vans, V-Class and EQV people movers, and V-Class Marco Polo campervan (also sold as the Marco Polo Horizon in…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] In a two-stage roll-out beginning in 2025, all new vehicles sold in Australia will be required to have some kind of reversing aids installed to reduce the number of pedestrian deaths and injuries. View 5 images The Australian Government has introduced legislation that will require all new vehicles to be fitted with reversing technology…