[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Anthony Levandowski, who stole data from Google relating to autonomous vehicle development before joining Uber, will no longer be subject to his 18-month prison sentence. UPDATE, 21 January 2021: Anthony Levandowski was issued an 11th-hour pardon overnight by former-US President Donald Trump. The ex-Google and Uber engineer – sentenced to 18-month prison in…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Pontiac has been defunct since 2009, but for many people, GM’s “We Build Excitement” brand is just too good to forget. For those fans, one way to preserve the nostalgia is to create their own vehicles that showcase the vision of how a modern Pontiac might look and perform. One popular retrofit is…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] We all know an love – well, not all – the A90 Supra and its 3-liter inline-six mill which, yes, comes from BMW, the co-developer of the Supra-Z4 project. One year after the Supra’s unveil, Toyota decided to come up with a lighter, cheaper, and presumably equally fun version that’s animated by a…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Back in September 2020, Hennessey announced the introduction of a six-wheeled iteration of the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX called the Mammoth 6×6. The super-exclusive truck was limited to just three examples and was priced at half-a-million bucks a pop. Even though it sounded super exciting, a more practical version of the truck would’ve…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] M division beats its star-branded German rival globally in 2020, but in Australia AMG reigns supreme. BMW M has beaten Mercedes-AMG in the international performance-car sales race in 2020, despite a global pandemic – however, the brands’ Australian arms tell a contrasting tale. BMW M shifted 144,218 vehicles globally in 2020, compared to…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The 2021 Renault 5 Prototype is a concept car that the French automaker unveiled during the presentation of its “Renaulution” strategic plan in January 2021. A modern tribute to the iconic Renault 5 produced from 1972 to 1996, the Renault 5 Prototype previews a production model that will arrive by 2025. The modern…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] This short Wrangler is a big deal. Jeep fans have been crying out for the two-door Rubicon to return, but you’d better be quick. Pros and Cons Pros Short wheelbase + Rubicon capability Roly-poly soft-sprung all-terrain fun Quite well kitted out, inside and out Cons Cramped driver’s footwell Noisy little critter inside V6…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Just because Rolls-Royce has been tight-lipped about its electrification plans doesn’t mean they don’t have any. At least, that’s what this scoop suggests. According to Autocar, the British automaker is developing a new EV from the ground up rather than plonking an electric powertrain in any of its existing models. A patent for…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] As Suzuki ramps-up production of its three-door off-roader, a report claims a five-door will join the range in 2022. The rumoured Suzuki Jimny five-door is expected to be unveiled this year ahead of its showroom arrival in 2021, according to an overseas report. Autocar India say Indian exports of the Suzuki Jimny three-door…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] In a world where SUVs have all but taken over the market, there are fewer sedans and coupes to choose from. That reality is even worse for those looking for something with a top that gracefully stows away in the rear for unlimited headroom on demand. In fact, if you want a decent…