[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2019 Volkswagen Beetle Manufacturer image Vehicles Affected: Approximately 4,000 model-year 2019 Volkswagen Beetle coupes and convertibles The Problem: The instrument cluster may not provide a visual warning when a brake system failure is detected, which could lead to a loss of control while attempting to brake, increasing the risk of crash. The Fix:…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] More than half of Camrys sold are now petrol-electric, and the new hybrid RAV4 is expected to be almost as successful. Toyota Australia’s vice-president of sales and marketing Sean Hanley, who spearheaded the launch of the first Prius here 18 years ago, really wants to tell the world how successful petrol-electric hybrid vehicles…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Now that the Geneva Motor Show is over, the Toyota Supra returns to the spotlight with a palette full of colors at its disposal. According to Toyota’s own website, the first year of the returning sports car will feature eight different colors, including the three colors available to the Supra Launch Edition. The…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Mecum’s Indy Spring Classic sale on May 14-19 offering up Steven Juliano estate collection Steven Juliano never wanted to be in the spotlight and tried to remain “under the radar” in his collecting life, but as is the usual case…the word always found its way out. He put together quite an impressive stable…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The V-12 is vanishing at a sad but understandable rate. As the push towards hybridization and electrification intensifies, plenty of automakers are sunsetting range-topping V-12 engines in cars that have long been lusted after. Mercedes-AMG has its V-12 making a final appearance in the S65 this year, while Ferrari has announced it’s exploring…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Cars.com illustration by Paul Dolan The 2019 Atlanta International Auto Show is ready to introduce exciting new models like the 2020 Jeep Gladiator, Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 and Toyota Supra to thousands of visitors in Georgia’s largest city. Other notable highlights include recently introduced or heavily updated models, such as the 2019 Chevrolet…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Photo: Courtesy of Ford Motor Company A lot of muscle car guys are about to lose bar bets. Anyone who thought the most powerful Mustang Ford will build, the Shelby GT500, would come standard with bragging rights to the fastest pony car will be sadly mistaken. Ford has just announced that the Shelby…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Pontiac club magazine salutes options and odd ducks A square peg in a round hole: Maybe you have seen cars like this at a car show. Those vehicles stick out from the main for reasons that set them apart visually. Mike Noun mentions this in his article “Pontiac Odd Ducks” appearing in the…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The 2019 Geneva Motor Show afforded Jeep the opportunity to showcase the Wrangler Rubicon 1941, a Mopar-tuned off-roader wearing just about every bit and piece from Mopar’s parts catalog. Dressed in a splashy yellow exterior paint, the Wrangler Rubicon 1941 is what happens when you spend too much time dressing up your proud…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] For 2019, the Hyundai Elantra gets a significant refresh. Its powertrains carry over, but its exterior styling has gone from mild to wild. The new model also gets a revised multimedia screen as well as some new safety features; compare it with the 2018 version. The Elantra competes in the bustling and busy…