[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] New plan drafted so Ireland can meet its international obligations and have net zero carbon emissions by 2050. With its greenhouse gas emissions rising, the Irish government believes it is “way off course” from meeting its obligations under the Paris climate change accord. In order to combat this, it published a new Climate…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Chinese government has ordered an investigation into the safety of new energy vehicles after a clutch of widely reported fires and around 130,000 recalled EVs in 2018. While explosions and fires from Tesla and Nio vehicles have made headlines, China has had a reported 40 fire-related electric car incidents last year. China’s…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The mid-engined supercar borrows its moniker from Norse mythology, and keeps Aston Martin’s tradition of names starting with V rolling. Aston Martin has given its third mid-engined collaboration with Adrian Newey and Red Bull Racing a name, dropping the AM-RB 003 moniker for something with a bit more… presence. The limited-run hybrid coupe…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Converted muscle cars are in the firing line, with Crossover Car Conversions calling more than 300 back for new Takata airbags. Crossover Car Conversions has recalled the 2005-2014 Ford Mustang and 2005-2006 Ford GT to replace their faulty Takata airbags. As with all Takata-related recalls, the campaign concerns airbag inflators that degrade due…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] An issue with the centre console has forced a Bentley recall, with more than 160 cars included. Bentley has recalled the 2018–19 Continental GT, over concerns about an issue with the centre console switch pack. According to the company, a software fault could make the centre console switch pack (in other words, a…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The French hatchback, sedan and wagon won’t be imported to Australia anymore, leaving the Golf GTI and Hyundai i30-rivalling RS to soldier on alone. Renault has removed the non-RS Megane from its Australian range, making the Clio and Zoe its only passenger car offerings Down Under. Although some hatch, wagon and sedan stock…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The four-door take on the 8 Series is much bigger than its less practical brethren, and launches with the same engines. After leaking in detail last week, the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe has been officially revealed in full ahead of its arrival late in 2019. The four-door coupe (or should that be…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Although the little SUV shares its underpinnings with the 208, it’s offered with a more powerful petrol engine. It also comes as an EV. Peugeot has revealed its latest, littlest SUV and in both internal-combustion and pure-electric form. Externally, the 2008 shares its core DNA with the 208 revealed in February. It has…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Apple’s big announcement at the beginning of June touched on the preview of a new iOS 13 interface which is due this fall. Through it, Apple will unlock a series of changes that will also heavily influence the way Apple CarPlay works as well as its design. Now, it didn’t take long for…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Tesla’s range reshuffle has continued in earnest, with some customers told their already-ordered cars mightn’t be available all of a sudden. Tesla has continued to shuffle its Model 3 range around the world, with American reports suggesting production of the rear-wheel drive long-range has been abruptly halted. According to Inside EVs, customers with…