[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] It’s been only two years since it introduced the CX-8 crossover and Mazda already unveiled an updated version at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show. As before, the CX-8, essentially a seven-seat version of the CX-5, remains limited to markets like Japan, Malaysia, China, Australia, and New Zealand and won’t come to the United…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Everyone has “deal-breakers,” certain non-negotiable traits in a person or features on a product that make things like relationships or purchases untenable. Some of my relationship deal-breakers include being a murderer, thinking brushing your teeth is “optional” and playing the ukulele. And when it comes to cars, one of my chief deal-breakers has…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Joint venture pick-up partner Nissan won’t reveal how long Mercedes will continue with the X-Class ute. The future of the Mercedes-Benz X-Class ute has been placed in doubt for the third time this year, with joint venture partner Nissan telling international media at the Tokyo Motor Show: “We are doing our best to…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] One could argue that Mitsubishi is King of ridiculous concepts with at least one showing up to every auto show, and the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show is no different as Mitsubishi has introduced the Mi-Tech Concept. This concept is a futuristic take on the Dune Buggy (will we even have these in the…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 Manufacturer image Vehicles Affected: Approximately 13,800 model-year 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE350, GLE450, GLS450 and GLS580 SUVs The Problem: The rear-door window trim may detach, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash. The Fix: Dealers will inspect and fasten the rear-door window trim, as necessary, for free. What Owners…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The new Golf will be revealed later this week. While we wait, the company has released details of some of the changes its made at the Wolfsburg plant in the lead-up. The countdown to the official reveal of the eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf continues, with the German brand detailing the extent of its manufacturing…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Lexus is not fooling around when it comes to electrification and is using Tokyo as a sampling experiment for the stunning LF-30 Electrified prototype. Did we mention stunning? The LF-30 looks otherworldly, has gullwing doors, and uses four in-wheel electric motors, a steer-by-wire-system, and a slew of autonomous driving technologies plus Lexus Advanced…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2020 Hyundai Elantra Manufacturer image Vehicles Affected: Approximately 750 model-year 2020 Hyundai Elantra sedans The Problem: The lower control arm ball joint fasteners may have been insufficiently tightened, allowing the ball joint to detach from the lower control arm and causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. The Fix:…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] With the revised Titan having made its debuted at the beginning of the month, Nissan has now applied the same updates to the heavier duty Titan XD in North America. Still shrouded in speculation that it might be heading for right-hand-drive markets as a result of heavy lobbying from Nissan Australia, the exterior…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Looking for a deal on this car? Chat to us now Sipping less than four litres of fuel per 100km, is the Toyota Prius still the best option for buyers after an efficient hybrid vehicle? Pros and Cons Pros Spacious interior with generous cargo capacity Excellent ride in and around town Claimed fuel-efficiency…