[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] One of the models forming part of the Boulogne-Billancourt automaker’s Drive the Future (2017-2022) plan, the Captur bows with styling derived from the Clio and on the same CMF-B platform with dimensions of 4 822 mm in overall length, a wheelbase of 2 693 mm, height of 1 566 mm and width of…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The 97th Pikes Peak International Hill Climb gathered a creme-de-la-creme of the car industry and automotive enthusiasts. All of them came to watch as cars, trucks, SUV’s struggle over 12.5 miles of mountainous road with 156 treacherous curves. The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb starts at 9,390 feet (2,860 m) above sea level…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Showcased only in flagship S guises, the exterior differences relative to the regular A-Class and CLA are prominent with both receiving the AMG GT R derived Panamericana grille, extended door sills and wider wheel arches, model specific five-spoke, 19-inch Tantalum Grey high-sheen alloy wheels, a new front splitter, the so-called jet wing front…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2019 Maserati Levante Cars.com photo by Christian Lantry Everybody’s buying SUVs these days — even people shopping expensive luxury brands like Maserati, whose Levante enters its third model year for 2019. We had a chance to drive the all-new V-8 version, which comes in two separate guises, at Road America racetrack in Elkhart…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Holden Special Vehicles has given its locally-developed Colorado a mid-cycle makeover, but there’s still no extra power or advanced safety aids. Holden Special Vehicles has given its flagship SportsCat ute a mid-cycle makeover with new wheels, sports seats and a new, grippier steering wheel. However, there is no extra power under the bonnet…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 49 hybrid hatches have been asked back to fix potentially faulty converters that could cause the hybrid drive system to fail. Toyota Australia has issued a recall for the 2018-19 model-year Prius C hatchback over concerns the 12V battery will stop charging. According to the Japanese manufacturer, “the 12-volt auxiliary battery may stop…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Set to be replaced by an all-new, PSA underpinned generation in 2021, the updates applied to the last General Motors (GM) built and based Astra consists of a restyled grille with active shutters, a redesigned front bumper and new alloy wheels. While Opel has not divulged much details about the interior, it has…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The automotive world’s infotainment darlings are about to roll out the biggest updates either have seen since their initial debuts. What can we expect? From Lamborghini to Suzuki, almost every car manufacturer is producing vehicles with an infotainment system that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Aftermarket head units also now support both,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The ’Raptor’ moniker is well on its way to becoming a legendary status in the Ford lineup. First it was the F-150 Raptor, then we heard about the Ranger Raptor, and now, the Bronco might get hitched to it as well. The Bronco itself is being hyped for a comeback, and the Raptor…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Holden Commodore might not be built in Australia anymore, but the AWD variant still makes sense as a family tourer – even if it isn’t an SUV in the classical sense. Pros and Cons Pros Interior is spacious and comfortable with plenty of room for the family Ride is beautifully supple and…