[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 13 consecutive months of decline, overall sales tracking 8% below 2018, worst April tally since 2011 Another month, another sales dip. Australia’s new vehicle market declined in April by 8.9%, making it 13 successive months where sales were lower than the equivalent month, in the preceding year. VFACTS data submitted by car makers…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Designed and engineered in only two years as a performance sedan, the Alfa Romeo Giulia QV served as the backbone of Alfa’s modern development. Providing an effective tool against hostile German supersedans, the Giulia QV managed to combine a peerless style, worthy of the Alfa Romeo nameplate, and fabulous driving characteristics brushed under…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Not even the Prancing Horse is immune from the all-encompassing Takata recall, with 480 cars recalled to have their dodgy inflators replaced. Ferrari has recalled cars sold in the 2016, 2017 and 2018 model years Down Under to have their faulty Takata airbags replaced. That means the (deep breath) 2016-17 California T, 2016…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] PLUS: Ken Block special, CarAdvice merge with Drive, Australia’s politicians and EVs, and Renault Trafic owner review On this week’s podcast, you are joined by Mike Stevens and Scott Collie. In car news, Kia is developing neater tech for emergency services, Isuzu has announced a six-year warranty and seven-year capped price servicing, Australian orders…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The debate surrounding electric vehicles has continued throughout the week, with everyone from the Energy Minister to an ex-PM weighing in. As the debate surrounding electric vehicles reaches a fever pitch, the CEO of Australia’s Electric Vehicle Council has called out the Federal Energy Minister for “truly ludicrous” comments surrounding the technology. Angus…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Golf and Amarok V6 headline the sales campaign, with special pricing available across the line-up and three years of free servicing on selected models. Volkswagen Australia has announced a slew of end-of-financial-year sales across the range, with the Golf and Amarok getting the most attention. Until June 30, buyers can nab drive-away pricing…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The updated electric hatchback features revised looks, much improved battery capacity and range, and a new dashboard. Just five months after launching it in Australia, Hyundai has revealed a facelifted version of its all-electric Ioniq hatchback. Visually, the updated Hyundai Ioniq Electric boasts a 3D textured insert for the traditional grille area. There…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Triplet to the Citroen Jumpy and Peugeot Expert is more than just a van, it’s a commitment to the British automotive production industry. Vauxhall has revealed its all-new Vivaro van at the CV Show in Birmingham, UK. Based on the PSA Group’s EMP2 modular architecture, the new Vivaro is the former-GM brand’s take…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Toyota’s decision to offer the Supra with a turbo six-cylinder engine in the U.S. has been met with mixed reactions. Most of the people who have voiced concern over the U.S.-spec Supra’s lack of engine diversity now have a new gripe on their hands after it was revealed that the California Air Resource…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Updated model fixes styling blunder, and comes out just 13 months after the original facelift was revealed. The Chevrolet Camaro SS can join the Ford Falcon and Subaru Tribeca in the pantheon of vehicles to have its physical appearance rectified not too long after going on sale. For the 2019 model year facelift…