[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Big-block-powered Corvettes always fetch healthy sums at classic-car auctions, but rarely does an L88 cross the auction block, let alone two. Mecum will sell off a pair of C3 L88 Corvettes at its upcoming Kissimmee, Florida auction. A 1969 Corvette coupe and a 1969 Corvette convertible, both fitted with the L88 big-block V8 engine, will…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2018 Mercedes-AMG C63 Cars.com illustration by Paul Dolan Nobody likes when things don’t work the way they’re supposed to, especially when it’s the two-ton hunk of metal sitting in your driveway. When a problem becomes a complaint becomes an investigation becomes a recall, automakers try hard to get your attention so you can…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Jaguar certainly has a storied history. Multiple victories at Le Mans. Praise of the XK sports cars, for the C- and D-types, and even for sedans such as the Mk 2. The company certainly lived up to its “Grace. Space. Pace.” tagline. However, there was a time, in the 1970s, when Jaguars were…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] NEW TIME: CarAdvice now airs Wednesdays at 7:30pm AEDT on free-to-air channel 95 and Foxtel channel 601. On this week’s episode of CarAdvice, Trent Nikolic and Paul Maric look at Carbon Revolution, a Geelong-based company making wheels for Ferrari, and discuss the cars they’re most looking forward to next year. First up: Mazda has confirmed pricing and specs…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Everywhere you look you see automakers propping up their latest ’skateboard’ platforms jampacked with batteries, each with more power than the last and each offering a lower center of gravity and extended mileage. But there are still people who stick with the age-old combustion engine and try to make it better. Camcon Automotive…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] For decades the car collecting community has annually descended on Scottsdale, Ariz., during the middle of January for the year’s first significant automotive auctions. Some of the major houses, which will hammer down impressive—possibly record-setting—sales, naturally garner the most attention since their sales span several days; however, car enthusiasts and discerning collectors would…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The end of the calendar year is usually the time when we look back upon the greatest vehicles unveiled over the last 12 months, while many outlets create rankings for the best cars in various segments. But we tend to forget that many cars also go out of production each year. In 2018,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Hyundai Santa Fe just entered a new generation, bringing about much better looks, nicer materials, more luxury, more room than ever, and an all-new eight-speed automatic transmission to go with it. With that in mind, we were highly impressed by the new exterior design, so we decided to honor the new Santa…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Incidents range from threats and dangerous driving to physical assault Self-driving vehicles being operated by Waymo, the autonomous driving division of Google, have been attacked or threatened at least 21 times since 2016. Incidents have included a resident waving a hand gun at a passing Waymo car, being run off the road, tyre…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Imagine this: you’re driving to your friend’s house on New Year’s Eve, and you get stuck on the way due to a snowstorm or a blocked road. You end up stuck for a few hours or until the next morning. You definitely won’t be cold if you have enough gasoline to keep the…