[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The time is right to drive a bargain after new-car sales posted their eleventh month in a row in decline, the biggest slowdown since the GFC. DEALERS are likely to be desperate to do a sharp price on a new car in March – traditionally the second-biggest month of the year for sales…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2001 Nissan Alpha-T Concept Back in 2001, Nissan hadn’t fully established itself as a household name in the pickup truck segment. That changed in 2001 when the Japanese automaker unveiled the Alpha-T Concept at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The Alpha-T Concept was a game-changer for Nissan. The concept’s exterior…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2014 Kia Soul; Manufacturer photo Vehicles Affected: Approximately 379,000 model-year 2012-16 Kia Soul hatchbacks equipped with 1.6-liter gas engines The Problem: High exhaust gas temperatures may damage the catalytic converter, possibly resulting in abnormal engine combustion and damage to one or more of the engine’s pistons as well as possible piston connecting rod…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Lotus Exige Sport 410 is a throwback to another era – a time when motoring was analogue and simple. It should be celebrated. Pros and Cons Pros Phenomenal performance Superb handling and dynamics A raw and visceral experience Tactility in spades That shrieking raucous howl from the supercharged V6 Beautifully crafted gear…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Limited edition coupe celebrates 10 years since Audi added a V10 engine to the R8 range, with a very fancy name and some choice body upgrades. Audi has revealed its 10th anniversary present to the R8 V10, in the form of the limited-run Decennium coupe. Just 222 examples will be built worldwide, making…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2011 Hyundai Tucson Manufacturer image Vehicles Affected: Approximately 120,000 model-year 2011-13 Hyundai Tucson SUVs The Problem: The engine oil pan may leak. If not addressed, the loss of oil may result in engine damage that can increase the risk of a fire or cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] That’s right, the new Camaro is being offered with a six-speed manual in Australia. The 10-speed automatic will also be offered, but it’s now a $2200 option. HSV has confirmed it’ll bring the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro to Australia, complete with the option of a manual transmission and a higher $86,990 starting price before…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Built on the success of its predecessors with the hopes and dreams to carry on the legacy of an icon, the 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL is the definition of model evolution. It’s not dramatically different, but it’s far from being the same. With the JK Wrangler running from 2007 to 2018, it’s quite…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Audi R8 V10 Decennium Manufacturer image The magic number for the Audi R8 is 10. On the heels of the super car’s redesign, Audi is unveiling a special-edition version of the coupe that celebrates the model’s 10-year history with its V-10 engine. The Audi R8 V10 Decennium — that last word is Latin…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] PLUS: LCT, T-Roc R unveiled, brand identity, The Shortlist, and off-roading in the Victorian High Country This week Mandy Turner is joined by Paul Maric and James Wong. In car news, the NSW opposition is planning to slug car buyers with the highest stamp duty in Australia, Toyota customers are paying more luxury car…