[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] There was a fair degree of scepticism around Toyota’s unveiling of the Starlet, its successor to the discontinued Etios, back in September. Reason being that the little fellow was no more than a rebadged Suzuki Baleno, a car that has been on our roads for a number of years and is the result…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The 350SL interior has been completely refurbished In spite of the negative things that the year 2020 has brought so many people, there’s been one reward for automotive hobbyists during the coronavirus pandemic: Additional time for project cars. With shelter-in-place orders in effect, curfews in place, and the closure of so many social…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] While the US version of the Volkswagen Passat is due to be retired, the European-sourced Passat sold in Australia will continue indefinitely. The Volkswagen Passat range has had a mild makeover for 2021 as the Germany car maker confirms the European model sold in Australia has a solid future beyond the current lifecycle.…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Charl Bosch Lexus ES Subtle updates have not impacted forward motivation. Its SUV line-up upgraded with the addition of new trim levels and features last month, Lexus has now applied a series of tweaks to the ES sedan. Largely focused on safety and driver assistance systems, all models now come as standard with…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The team grows again with the addition of ‘self-confessed revhead’ presenter and writer Emma Notarfrancesco. Emma Notarfrancesco has been a constant on Aussie television screens for the last decade presenting for Sunrise in the traffic chopper before moving to Channel Ten’s nightly 5pm news. In 2014, Emma began reporting for international soccer events…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The hand-built 507 is arguably the most eye-pleasing BMW to ever hit the streets and the fact that it was made in very limited numbers only adds to its desirability. BMW built just 254 units between 1955 and 1959 and as some of you might recall, Elvis Presley drove one. You can, too,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Charl Bosch Jaguar F-Pace SVR Updated dynamics but unchanged poke from the 5.0-litre supercharged V8. Jaguar has followed the reveal of the facelift F-Pace in September up with the unveiling of the updated SVR South Africa will be getting next year. Aside from the already applied changes, the SVR receives larger side vents…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Car sales went through the roof in November as Australians came out of lockdown and treated themselves to a new vehicle. Australians gorged themselves on new cars after coming out of COVID-19 lockdowns, with November the first monthly sales gain in 31 months – ending the longest market slump since the Global Financial…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Aerodynamics is one of the most exploited areas within the high-performance vehicle industry. Yet it is not easy to judge just how much of it you need, particularly in a road going car. Most car fans will be aware of its importance. However, for a non-engineer, the term “aerodynamic load” can be diffuse…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Toyota has recalled 23,957 utes and SUVs for a faulty brake boosters which could increase vehicle stopping distances. Toyota Australia has recalled 23,957 examples of its HiLux ute and Fortuner SUV. According to the recall notice from Toyota, “improper moulding conditions” during production of the resin piston inside the vehicles’ brake boosters –…