[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] We’re all familiar with Toyota’s TRD (Toyota Racing Development). Other than looking to squeeze the best performance out of its cars for off-road or track use, the Japanese carmaker is also running TRI. TRI stands for Toyota Research Institute, a division founded in 2016 which allows the Japanese brand to channel its efforts…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] VW’s large SUV has a new base model. Can it still pull off the pseudo-luxury vibe? Pros and Cons Pros Highly practical and smartly presented cabin Optional Innovision Package’s high-tech displays Better to steer than a BMW X5 Huge boot Cons Five-seater only Touareg’s ride is best on air suspension Pricey servicing Low-rev…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Normally the subject of French performance cars is spent with the mention of Bugatti models, which for decades have been making some of the fastest and most exquisite road-going cars in the world. But what if we have to think about fast road-legal French cars that aren’t from that brand? Believe it or…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The German car company is looking at a $157 million fine for missing 2020 emissions targets set by the European Union. Volkswagen Group may be issued a fine of more than €100 million (AU$157 million) for missing its European fleet emissions target by 0.5 grams per kilometre in 2020. Despite cutting the average…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Cadillac’s highly anticipated Blackwing sedans are almost here, with both the CT4-V and CT5-V models set to debut on February 1, 2021. If you’re anxious to get one, you’ll be happy to know that preorders for both models will open the same day they debut. However, be prepared to pay a $1,000 deposit…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Jeep is still considering whether Australia will receive the two new Wrangler models. There is still a chance that Australia will get V8-powered and plug-in hybrid variants of the iconic Jeep Wrangler, as the American manufacturer rolls out new models and electrified powertrains around the world. While previous reports had indicated that Australia…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Volkswagen has brought back one of its most famous colorways for a one-off showcase that’s sure to delight — and somewhat disappoint — fans who have lived long enough to remember the famous color scheme. Twenty-five years ago, Volkswagen launched the Polo Harlequin — it was called the “Harlekin” in Germany — to…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Audi’s Porsche Taycan-based electric vehicle confirmed for February reveal. The 2021 Audi E-Tron GT has been teased overnight, with the German brand confirming the new electric vehicle (EV) will debut in full on 9 February 2021. Confirming the unveiling date was an interview with head of Audi design Marc Lichte (bottom), discussing the…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] This ’69 Chevelle is powered by a 6.2-liter LS3 V8 paired with a Tremex TKO 5-speed manual transmission. The car was built in the late 2000s by the previous owner. Performance upgrades include a partial roll cage, coil-over suspension, disc brakes, racing seats and 3-piece forged wheels. The body is finished in matte…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] When Ford unveiled its first electric SUV, the Mach-E, with ‘Mustang’ in it, people lost their minds. The pony badge belongs to a rich heritage of loud, roaring muscle cars that has built a legacy of its own over the decades. Many of us kind of accepted it since it was a new…