[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Here’s to making 2020 the year you finally get that car issue sorted. Let’s get one thing out of the way early – taking care of your car’s recall notice is an easy thing to let slide. Despite the urgency of the manufacturers and their sincere warnings about all the awful things that…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Not the cheapest anymore, but a reborn GWM retains its value-focussed positioning. GWM Australia, previously known as Great Wall Motors, has dropped the first pricing detail for its new 4×4 dual-cab ute, known simply as the GWM Ute. While it doesn’t claim the title of Australia’s cheapest dual-cab any more, a title held…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Toyota GR Yaris has been a tough sell since the price went up by $5000. Now Toyota is considering another increase. Orders for the 2021 Toyota GR Yaris have slowed dramatically since the price increased by $5000, from $39,950 to $44,950 drive-away. The first 1000 examples of the 2021 Toyota GR Yaris…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Mini owners aren’t exactly off-road nuts, not even when their cars come fitted with Mini’s ALL4 all-wheel-drive. That, however, might change with a little input from Dakar Rally specialist X-raid. The team behind Mini’s resounding victories at Dakar is now using its rally and motorsport expertise to beef up your Countryman. You know,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Trade union boss lets slip about a new ‘big block’ engine on the way from Ford. Ford may be developing a brand-new engine for use in the Mustang and F-150, according to the head of the Canadian auto workers union. President of Unifor, Jerry Dias, mentioned a new 6.8-litre Ford engine a number…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] It’s a one-way ticket to midlife-crisis town in the car immortalised by Vanilla Ice lyrics – the one and only 5.0-litre V8 Ford Mustang Convertible. Pros and Cons Pros Properly fast and hugely entertaining Brilliant soundtrack Easy to use and easy to like You are actually rolling in the 5.0 with the ragtop…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] This stunning objet d’art 1936 Delahaye 135 Competition convertible, authenticated by Club Delahaye and Figoni records as the original body (Figoni #581) and chassis (Delahaye #46864), is a piece unique, one of the world’s most highly awarded cars and a consistent 100-point concourse winner. It’s listed on ClassicCars.com and is looking for its…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Shelby Cobra is a common sight at car shows thanks to a burgeoning replica business, but original cars are exceedingly rare. The 1965 Shelby 427 Cobra featured on this episode of Jay Leno’s Garage is even rarer than most. It’s one of just 23 Competition models produced. After Carroll Shelby achieved success installing a Ford…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Sketches show early ideas for the design of the electric racing cars | SuperCharge images Ready or not, electric-powered motorsports is spreading rapidly and, if history is repeated, it will accelerate the development of road-going electric vehicles just as petroleum-powered racing did more than a century ago. Formula E already is a global…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Mazda’s rotary-powered 767B (shown here in 1989) won the 24 Hours of Le Mans race in 1991, the first such achievement by a Japanese automaker | Mazda photos “By demonstrating its products in the public eye, putting them to the test against rival manufacturers on the racetrack and rally stage, Mazda validated its…