[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] A performance variant of AMG’s all-new SUV has been spotted on the tarmac, wearing new wheels and headlights. Photographers have snapped images of what is believed to be an early prototype for the Mercedes-AMG GLB35 again this week, indicating the upcoming boxy crossover should be getting a go-fast version. Compared to the development…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Company to close two car plants, but will continue selling commercial vehicles and making the Transit in Russia. As part of the company’s global restructuring, Ford is exiting the Russian passenger car market, and closing many of its facilities there. Ford says the Russian passenger car market is recovering “slower than expected” with…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2019 Mazda CX-5; Cars.com photos by Evan Sears Mazda added a new Signature trim level to the CX-5 for 2019, adding some new upscale interior amenities and more horsepower to the compact SUV. We tested this new range-topping trim and found its cabin luxury-like in terms of design and feel, but punishing when…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] A whole raft of safety features will become compulsory in new cars, trucks, vans and buses from 2022 in a bid to reduce deaths and serious injuries. The European Commission, Parliament and Council have approved legislation to make a raft of safety features, including intelligent speed limiters, breathalyser interlocks and driver safety monitors,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Lotus founder Colin Chapman built his first racing car in his garage in 1948, but it wasn’t too long before the first Lotus factory was built, strangely, in old stables in North London. In those early days, Chapman ran Lotus in his free time, but by 1959, the Lotus Group of Companies was…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Peugeot will launch an all-new 208 GTi based on the most recent incarnation of the model, and while that day is still not quite around the corner, we pretty much already know what to expect from it. The automaker has been making incrementally better hot hatches in recent years, so we therefore have…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Greens want zero-emissions vehicles to be mandatory from 2030 and to tax ICE luxury cars until then, car industry pushes back constructively The Australian Greens’ proposals to dramatically grow sales of zero-emission vehicles (EV) and add a higher tax to internal combustion luxury cars have been met with a mixed response from key…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] There’s no mistaking the latest Porsche 911 for anything other than the icon it is, but this 992 generation is on another level entirely. Pros and Cons Pros It could be the best-looking 911 ever All 911s are now ‘wide body’ Huge performance – on and off the track Ride comfort is genius…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Local arm continues to expand micro car range as sales keep growing, with more variants in the pipeline. Kia Australia has made the crossover-styled Picanto X-Line a permanent fixture in its range, following the success of this year’s AO Edition. Speaking with CarAdvice, Kia’s local communications boss, Kevin Hepworth, said: “[The] X-Line is…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] City car brand could be saved by Daimler’s largest shareholder, and the announcement could come as early as next month. Three sources have told The Financial Times Daimler, owner of Mercedes-Benz, is close to selling a 50 per cent stake in the Smart brand to Chinese automaker Geely. A deal could be announced…