[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The all-new third-generation Mercedes-Benz B-Class has lost some of the previous gen’s frumpiness and gained tech, refinement and plushness. Pros and Cons Pros Beautifully executed interior Latest MBUX infotainment is a peach Cavernous interior Looks better than the outgoing model Ride on adaptive dampers is superb Cons That 1.33-litre four-pot is a bit…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2019 Mazda3; Manufacturer images Competes with: Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, Nissan Sentra, Toyota Corolla, Volkswagen Jetta Looks like: A mix of Mazda6 and CX-5 up front, plus a whole lotta C-pillar on the hatchback Drivetrain: 2.5-liter four-cylinder and eventually hybrid version, both with front-wheel drive; six-speed manual or automatic transmissions Hits dealerships: Early 2019 Mazda has redesigned…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Mazda is not done with petrol power yet, and diesel is still a key part of its future plans too. Mazda says that while the advancements of electric vehicles are promising, its company philosophy of looking at the CO2 emissions of its vehicles as a ‘well to wheel’ approach – rather than just…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] New limited-edition model debuts alongside revisions for the rest of the range. The updated Mercedes-AMG GT and a new GT R Pro variant have been unveiled at the 2018 Los Angeles motor show. The new Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro is a limited edition model said to incorporate learnings from AMG’s GT3 and GT4…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2019 Toyota Prius; Manufacturer images Competes with: Honda Insight, Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Looks like: Current Prius, but fewer sharp elbows in new front and rear Drivetrain: Gas-electric hybrid system with 1.8-liter gas engine and a pair of electric motor/generators; combined hybrid system output for 2018 was 121-hp for front-wheel drive;…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Another motor show, another spin on Mazda’s rotary merry-go-round. The much talked about, on again, off again, Mazda rotary sports car appears to still be in the very early stages of development, putting doubt on previous assertions that the vehicle would be ready for a 2020 release. Speaking with media at the Los…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2020 Lincoln Aviator Manufacturer images Competes with: Acura MDX, Infiniti QX60, Volvo XC90, punching up at BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Looks like: The “production preview” Aviator we saw earlier this year at the 2018 New York auto show; a Ford Explorer after one of those entire-life makeover shows Drivetrain: 400-horsepower, twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Kia’s latest box on wheels has been revealed in Los Angeles. Whether it’ll come to Australia remains to be seen. Kia has bared its third-generation Soul, with a more aggressive new face, a higher-tech interior and the introduction of an electric model packing a 64kWh battery. On the outside, the new Soul is…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] New SUV flagship to duke it out with the CX-9 and Kluger in the States, but LHD only rules it out for Oz. The all-new Hyundai Palisade has made its official debut at the Los Angeles motor show, ahead of its North American launch in the summer of 2019. Serving as the Korean brand’s…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2019 Honda Passport Cars.com photo by Brian Wong Shoppers with long memories will remember Honda sold a Passport SUV until 2002, but that was a rebadged Isuzu Rodeo. Debuting at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show, the all-new 2019 Honda Passport (thankfully) doesn’t have any Isuzu influence in it. It’s all Honda. Related:…