[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 313 convertibles with auto transmissions could inadvertently engage first while driving due to faulty software. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has recalled the 2016-2018 model-year Abarth 124 Spider over concerns automatic models could suddenly shift into first gear while the vehicle is in motion. The manufacturer says incorrect software in the transmission control module…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan rRimages by Christian Lantry The 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan faces some of the best-selling compact SUVs available today, including the likes of the Honda CR-V, Subaru Forester, Nissan Rogue and recently redesigned Toyota RAV4. Standing out among these formidable foes is going to take a lot more than a pretty paint…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The sole V8 in Holden showrooms – the Chevrolet Camaro remanufactured to right-hand drive by HSV – gets a Series II makeover and 10-speed auto. Pros and Cons Pros Awesome chassis balance, grip and comfort Sounds like a 1970s muscle car meets V8 Supercar Good calibration on 10-speed auto Cons More expensive than…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The two automakers are reportedly involved in fast moving negotiations to form a deep and extensive co-operation deal. Discussions initially focussed on Fiat Chrysler (FCA) using platforms and technologies from Renault have reportedly morphed into something more complex and wide-ranging. Multiple sources have told The Financial Times the talks between FCA and Renault…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Under the latest plan, each brand, as well as the models offered by each marque, will become more distinct. Luc Donckerwolke, recently-appointed head of design for the entire Hyundai Motor Group, has outlined his vision for the automaker. Speaking with the UK’s Autocar, he said his team’s “core task is to differentiate the…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is easily the most popular mid-sized premium executive with Aussie buyers. But does the updated-for-2019 C300 sedan lead the premium pack in depth and quality? Pros and Cons Pros Updated cabin is slick and refreshing Soft and compliant ride quality Dignified cruising capabilities Cons Unrefined powertrain Ride and handling balance…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The new partnership would be a 50/50 deal, aimed at reducing costs through lower development costs and greater platform efficiencies. Fiat Chrysler has proposed a €32.7 billion ($52.7 billion) merger with Renault, in a move that could reshape the global automotive landscape. Groupe Renault’s board of directors will meet to discuss the proposal,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] It’s old, it’s overpriced, it’s slow and it’s thirsty. It’s also expensive, awful in traffic, and come to think of it, not exactly great on the highway either. It’s also a legend in its own right, and regularly outsells some of the cheaper, faster, safer and more efficient competition out there. It’s the…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The third-generation hatch is lighter and more spacious to its predecessor thanks, in part, to its front-wheel drive platform. The third-generation BMW 1 Series hatch has been unveiled, and for the first time BMW’s smallest hatch is based on a front-wheel drive platform with only a five-door body on offer. Visually, the new…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Michelin doesn’t race in Formula 1, but it’s using electric motorsport to make gains in the all-important fields of grip and rolling resistance. Formula E hasn’t been around long. It’s only five years old, certainly not since the beginning of motoring, but lessons from the electric single-seat series are already sneaking onto the…