[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] An improved all-rounder with an added injection of fuel-saving hybrid tech, the new RAV4 GXL looks set to become a favourite with Aussie families. Pros and Cons Pros Low running costs Roomy and quality interior Well-configured safety systems Cons You have to wait to get one Refinement doesn’t match other Toyota hybrids Electric-only…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Cars.com graphic by Melissa Galicia Vega Editor’s note: This Car Seat Check was written in 2016 about the 2017 Honda Ridgeline. Little of substance has changed with this year’s model. See what’s new for 2019 or check out a side-by-side comparison of the two model years. The verdict: Pickup trucks can be great family…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] It’s not often you get a chance to test cars back-to-back on the snow and the race track, but in places like Queenstown, New Zealand, you’re as close to snow-capped mountain peaks as you are to the local circuit. When colleague Scott Collie came back from the BMW Alpine Experience having not actually…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Subtle exterior changes may not make it to Australia if our reading of the sales tea leaves proves to be correct. The updated Volvo V90 wagon has been spied at a car park in the European Alps, and the changes seem to be fairly minor as there’s only a little bit of disguise…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Sleek coupe and city-friendly electric hatch are currently under development, but it’s not clear when they’ll hit the market. The Genesis Essentia and Mint concepts seem destined for production, but some key details still need to be worked out. Manfred Fitzgerald, head of the Genesis brand, told Motor Trend at the Pebble Beach…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] After the no-compromise racing machine called Divo and the ultimate expression of exclusivity known as the La Voiture Noire, Bugatti revealed yet another special vehicle – the Centodieci. Crafted to catch the imagination of the most enthusiastic Bugatti connoisseur, the Centodieci comes to match the uncompromised performance of the Divo, with style reminiscent…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The latest addition to the AMG 35 line-up will be arriving in Australia during the second quarter of 2020. Mercedes-AMG’s latest compact performance car has broken cover, complete with seven seats. The new GLB35 will be arriving in Australia in the second quarter of 2019, ready to take on… well, we’re not exactly…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] More than 6300 off-roaders have been called back to the dealer over concerns about the front right-hand suspension lower control arm. Mitsubishi Australia has recalled the 2017-18 Pajero, over concerns about the welding strength on the front right-hand lower control arm. According to the company, ‘inadequate welding strength’ on the lower control arm…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Formula One racing is one of the most predictable sports in the world. There’s one dominant team (Mercedes), a handful of challengers (Ferrari and Red Bull), middle-of-the-pack teams, and cellar dwellers. But just because we know the pecking order of competing teams before a specific season even starts, that doesn’t mean the sheer…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Czech brand confirms new connectivity option for its upcoming compact models, though the local arm hasn’t confirmed whether we’ll see the feature available in Australia. Skoda has officially launched its latest infotainment software with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality, debuting in the all-new Kamiq crossover and related Scala hatchback. Dubbed ‘Wireless…