[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The action relates to vehicles fitted with a 2.8-litre turbo-diesel engine. Toyota Australia is facing a class action lawsuit over issues with the Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF) in 2015-18 HiLux, Prado and Fortuner vehicles powered by the 2.8-litre turbo-diesel engine. According to the legal firm considering the claim, its clients have experienced “increased fuel…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Very (very) mild update to include bum-lift for wagon models, ahead of more significant upgrade in the first half of next year. Ford Australia has confirmed a very mildly-updated MY18.75 Mondeo will launch at the beginning of next year, after it was spied on the roads of Melbourne this week. Snapped by our…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2019 Subaru Ascent IIHS image In what’s become something of an annual tradition, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has ratcheted up requirements for 2019 on its two influential crashworthiness awards: Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick Plus. More than 50 models now meet either bar in IIHS’ first published round of testing,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] German marque extends range of affected models to include sedans, coupes and cabriolets up to the 2017 model year. Mercedes-Benz Australia has expanded its Takata airbag recall further, now including the previous-generation 2012-17 model-year E-Class family, including the sedan, Coupe and Cabriolet variants. The German brand has already recalled the MY09-11 E-Class Coupe and…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Mercedes expands its base A-class range with new range-opener, and more A250 choices The Mercedes-Benz A-Class hatch range is about to have a new entry point of $42,300 before on-road costs, thanks to the arrival of the A180 range-opener. This is about $5000 cheaper than the A200, which was serving as the base…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2019 Genesis G70 RWD 2.0T Dynamic Cars.com photo by Christian Lantry The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety named the all-new 2019 Genesis G70 a Top Safety Pick Plus award winner along with its larger G80 and G90 luxury sedan siblings. The Genesis lineup earned the highest crashworthiness credentials along with more than 50…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Paul’s Audi R8, Curt’s AMG G63, Mandy’s Porsche 911 GT3…I knew many of the team would succumb to temptation of machinery worth north of $250K. Given that I didn’t want to leave Mike or James, with their Santa Fe and Corolla, to represent the men of the people alone, I opted for the…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2019 Mazda CX-5 Manufacturer images The spunky Mazda CX-5 SUV gets even more likeable this year with a host of updates for 2019, not the least of which being its new turbo engine option. Further adding to its appeal is a stellar safety rating. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety named the compact…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2019 Jaguar I-Pace CSC; Cars.com photos by Christian Lantry Luxury SUV buyers interested in an electric car previously had one option: the Tesla Model X. For 2019, Jaguar introduced some competition with its I-Pace. The electric SUV has an estimated range of up to 240 miles and can be charged in 12.9 hours…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Cars.com illustration by Paul Dolan As the year winds to a close, it’s a time filled with families and friends, celebrations … and car shopping. While it may seem crazy to add car shopping to this busy time of year, a Cars.com survey found that nearly 12 percent of survey respondents plan to…