[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The fifth-generation Toyota RAV4 is the safest, roomiest and most technically advanced to date – and has the option of hybrid power for the first time. Pros and Cons Pros Advanced safety tech is standard Roomy cabin and cargo space Cheap running costs Cons Space saver spare tyre No rear autonomous emergency braking…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] That’s right, Mazda’s little Roadster that could is defying market trends in Australia and the USA, with manuals accounting for the bulk of sales. We’re often told manual cars don’t sell in meaningful numbers Down Under, but certain models buck the trend. Models like the Mazda MX-5. A recent report from the USA…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The verdict: More spacious, luxurious and comfortable than ever, the latest BMW X5 continues to focus more on luxury than a sporty driving experience. Versus the competition: There are a dozen possibilities in this field, but it’s hard to match the latest 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class, with its benchmark interior quality, stunning graphics displays…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Local arm indicates high-riding crossover wagon is ‘expected’ sometime next year. Volvo Car Australia is planning to bring the new V60 Cross Country Down Under, but we won’t see it until at least 2020. Following confirmation of the standard V60 for the Australian market, the local division indicated it’s “expecting” the high-riding version…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2019 BMW Z4 rRphoto by Brian Wong The name of the game for roadster drivers is fun, but BMW’s entry in that particular game lost its way in recent years. After a brief hiatus, the Z4 roadster is back for 2019 with a focus on what matters: A power-folding soft-top returns to the…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] First-ever front-wheel drive 1 Series hatch will likely offend purists, but will offer a more competitive interior package than the current car. The third-generation BMW 1 Series hatch has been teased in a series of posts on social media. The image above gives us our first official, undisguised look at the new hatch’s…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] More practical version of the latest Focus ST will only be sold in Europe, which is a bit of a shame because it looks pretty tidy. Ford of Europe has revealed a more practical alternative to the Focus ST hatch, but it’s reserved for overseas markets unfortunately. As with the hatch, the Focus…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2019 Ford Ranger Manufacturer image Vehicles Affected: Approximately 2,500 model-year 2019 Ford Ranger pickup trucks The Problem: The two fasteners that secure the transmission shift cable bracket to the transmission housing may not have been torqued to specification, which could allow the bracket to become loose and the transmission to be in a gear…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Every year, several awesome 25-year-old cars become eligible for import in the U.S. without regard to whether they comply with the DOT Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS). This law enables us to drive some incredibly cool cars and considering that 2019 is exactly 25 years after 1994, I give you a list…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The new B-Class lobs Down Under in a single variant, but it’s generously specced and offers a more practical outlook than the A-Class. Mercedes-Benz Australia has announced pricing and specs for the new B-Class, which is now available exclusively in B180 Sports Tourer guise Down Under, starting at $46,400 before on-road costs. Power…