[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Gone are the days when ‘performance’ was limited to the low-slung, two-door supercars from the likes of Ferrari, Lamborghini, and McLaren. Every segment today offers performance vehicles; be it hatches, pickup trucks, or SUVs. The folks at Throttle House decided to test out three of the best mid-size performance SUVs that you can…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The plug-in hybrid variant of Mitsubishi’s new Eclipse Cross was officially unveiled today, but the mid-sized SUV won’t arrive Down Under until mid-2021. The facelifted 2021 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross plug-in hybrid (PHEV) has been officially unveiled, however the model won’t make its way to Australian showrooms until halfway through next year. The plug-in…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Does adding plug-in hybrid electric power with 35 kilometres of range take the XC90 to the next level? Pros and Cons Pros A alluring combination of straight-line performance and potential efficiency A true seven-seater, with a comfortable and smart interior Rides and steers wonderfully Cons An expensive jump over petrol and diesel XC90s…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] This week brings some amazing cars to the AutoHunter auction site, including a number of outstanding modern collector cars that should be of great interest to younger collectors. The models featured range from entry-level to top-tier, and I would be pleased to have every one of them in my own garage if I…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Bruce Pascal, an avid Hot Wheels collector, was only 7 years old when these car toys hit the market in 1968. “It’s hard to explain the craze today, but Hot Wheels was huge. All of my friends were saving up to buy all the Hot Wheels they could,” Pascal told Volkswagen in a…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Not too long ago, Jaguar updated the F-Pace for the 2021 model year. The SUV came with a lot of changes inside out. Now, the company has updated the performance version of the SUV – the F-Pace SVR. It comes with a few external tweaks, mostly that enhance the ride quality, some changes…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] You can go to Amazon and, for $27.09, purchase a “Tough 1 Spectator Seat Stick” that looks like and functions as a cane, but with a handle that opens to provide a place to sit, supported by the pole portion of the device, which can be adjusted for individual height and comfort. I…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Owning a supercar guarantees you a certain level of pride and status. Not everyone is lucky enough to afford these six-figure performance machines so when you have one, you have to feel good about yourself. The rise of bespoke divisions among performance car brands has resulted in a number of one-off supercars being…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] “Let’s hope we’ll soon be in kickdown, rather than lockdown,” was the message from Tiddo Bresters, president of the Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens, speaking at the recent general assembly of the international federation for ancient vehicles, an event held online in this year of the coronavirus pandemic. FIVA’s mission is to protect…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Whether it is a freezing winter or a scorching hot summer, getting in your car in extreme weather conditions might just be the most awful morning experience in the world. Having the option to start your vehicle remotely gives you the opportunity to avoid shivering during winter mornings while your car’s heater starts…