[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2015 Volkswagen Golf; Manufacturer image Vehicles Affected: Approximately 56,100 model-year 2017-19 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen wagons, model-year 2019 Jetta sedans, model-year 2015-19 Golf hatchbacks and model-year 2018-19 Tiguan SUVs The Problem: The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture, which may damage a rear tire and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] New petrol engine now available across the Czech brand’s crossover line-up in Europe, though there’s no announcements for Australia. Skoda’s UK division has confirmed the availability of a new engine for the Karoq and Kodiaq SUVs, in the form of the 140kW 2.0 TSI 4×4. The new powertrain variant will be available on…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Ford trucks are second to none. Although they have been facing stiff competition from competitors like the Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, and Ram trucks, Ford is still by far the best seller in the market. The automaker sold over 900,000 examples of the F-Series in 2018. The Ford Super Duty lineup doesn’t look…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] PLUS: Sonata details, modifying a Landcruiser, guess the exhaust hint, and Peugeot 3008 owner review. Joining Mandy Turner this week are Paul Maric and James Wong. In car news, the next-generation BMW 1 Series has been previewed, Toyota Australia has confirmed three hybrid launches before the end of the year, and the Ford…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2020 Ford Escape teaser Manufacturer image Ford has announced that it will unveil its redesigned 2020 Ford Escape Tuesday, accompanying the announcement with a teaser of the grille and taillights on Twitter. Related: Yo Ho! Lincoln’s New Corsair SUV Sets Sail for New York The current Escape dates to the 2013 model year;…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] It’s electric, it’s compact, and it’s expensive. It’s also very, very interesting. Meet the Melbourne office’s latest long-termer, the Hyundai Kona Electric Highlander. I’m really, really excited about this one. Meet the latest long-termer through the CarAdvice Melbourne office, the Hyundai Kona Electric, in range-topping Highlander spec. Why the excitement? Because, despite skepticism…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Kia SP Signature concept; Manufacturer images Kia used the 2019 Seoul Motor Show to debut an update to the SP Concept SUV that first showed at Auto Expo 2018 in India. The Signature concept “hints at the company’s plans to introduce a new small SUV for its global markets,” according to Kia. Related:…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] New crossover will have rounder styling, and could feature plug-in hybrid drivetrain and seven-seat options. The next-generation Ford Escape has been teased in a series of videos, shared on social media, ahead of its launch on April 2, European time. In the teaser videos we catch glimpses of the new crossover’s grille, headlights,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Lincoln Motor Company just announced that it will unveil a brand-new SUV at the 2019 New York Auto Show in April. The new crossover will be called the Corsair, a name that Ford Motor Company used briefly in the late 1950s. The Lincoln Corsair replaced the MKC in the company’s current lineup. [bsa_pro_ad_space…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Special-edition SUV arrives with black pack-style upgrades, while asking for $1000 more than the GXL trim on which it’s based. Toyota Australia has released the Kluger Black Edition, priced from $55,970 before on-road costs. Based on the mid-range GXL trim, the Black Edition features a range of black pack-style add ons and appointments,…