[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Stuttgart-based firm is the latest German automaker to be fined for having diesel engines outputting more oxides of nitrogen than legally permitted. Daimler, parent company of Mercedes-Benz, has been fined €870 million ($1.4 billion) by German authorities for selling vehicles which did not fully comply with regulations regarding oxides of nitrogen (NOx)…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Carmakers like to pound their chests with Nurburgring lap times when it comes to how fast their cars are, while automotive journos tend to take those cars and measure them against each other in perhaps the most telling form of competition: the good ‘ol drag race. Naturally, such a staged drag race isn’t…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] In its attempts to save money, BMW is looking at making up to 6000 employees in its home market redundant. BMW could axe between 5000-6000 jobs in Germany, including some high-profile senior management figures, as it seeks to cut costs. A report in the influential German publication Manager Magazin says Nicholas Peter, BMW…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Looking for a deal on this car? Chat to us now Among enthusiasts and car spotters, it’s got hero status – now there’s an all-new Audi RS7. It’s faster, considerably meaner, and a bit greener too. Pros and Cons Pros Lower and way more aggressive design that shares only four parts with A7…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Hyundai i30 N was what we believed to be the best Hyundai could do with the i30 hatchback. After all, it was tuned and tweaked at the Nurburgring. But then, a year later, Hyundai showed up to the 2019 Frankfurt Auto Show with the i30 N Project C – a limited-production, euro-only…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Mercedes-AMG’s boss has revealed its brawny 2.0-litre four could power larger, RWD-based models. Could there eventually be a Mercedes-AMG C45 AMG? Don’t rule it out. Paultan reports the power-rich M139 turbocharged four-cylinder, as seen in the new Mercedes-AMG A45, has been engineered for longitudinal applications. It’s currently used only in cars on the…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The first-ever Aston Martin crossover will be powered by a twin-turbo V8 engine outputting more than 400kW. Aston Martin has continued the drip feed of information about its upcoming DBX SUV, today revealing how much power and torque its V8 engine will offer. The 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8, supplied by Mercedes-AMG, will offer 405kW…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Range-extended van will have an EV driving range of around 56km, and will be available in Europe from later this year. The new Ford Transit Custom Plug-in Hybrid van and Torneo Custom Plug-in Hybrid eight-seat people mover have been detailed for the European market this week. Both are technically a range-extended electric vehicles,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Porsche Carrera GT is one of the most polarizing supercars ever built. On the one hand, it’s beloved for its unbridled ferocity and unrelenting driving experience. On the other hand, the Carrera GT has earned the nickname “widowmaker” for a reason. It’s a terrifying car to drive and numerous examples of the…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] It’s been a minute since Aston Martin announced it was segueing into the sports utility market with its very first SUV. In 2015, we were teased with a concept; three years later, we were given a name. And, today, we finally have something concrete. The esteemed British marque has confirmed the beating heart…