[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Full-size hybrid SUV scheduled to make production debut later this month ahead of late-2019 market launch in the US. American luxury marque Lincoln is expected to reveal the production version of its 2019 Aviator hybrid SUV at the Los Angeles motor show later this month. Industry journal Automotive News says the new model, which previewed at…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2017 BMW X3 Manufacturer image Vehicles Affected: Approximately 44,300 model-year 2013-18 BMW 328d and 328d xDrive sedans; model-year 2014-18 328d Sports Wagons and 328d xDrive Sports Wagons; model-year 2014-16 535d and 535d xDrive sedans; model-year 2015 740Ld xDrive sedans; model-year 2015-17 X3 xDrive28d SUVs; and model-year 2014-17 X5 xDrive35d SUVs; all are equipped…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] A recent study has shown people are concerned about what’s going to happen as income from the fuel excise diminishes. Public support for a ‘road tax‘ to replace the current fuel excise is growing, according to a new survey from EastLink. The latest EastLink Self Driving Car Survey found 47 per cent of…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Big T could be the first mainstream brand to trial a subscription model Toyota has announced it will start a subscription service for Japan in 2019, a day after Cadillac confirmed it’s suspending the Book by Cadillac service in the USA. Details about the Toyota’s new Kinto subscription service are a bit vague…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2018 Kia Stinger Manufacturer image Vehicles Affected: Approximately 16,000 model-year 2018 Kia Stinger hatchbacks The Problem: The front wiring harness located in the engine and passenger compartment may get damaged from contacting a burr on the left fender body panel, causing the wiring harness to short circuit and increasing the risk of a…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Strange but true fact: nostalgic Toyota enthusiasts played a large part in bringing us this BMW Z4. Pros and Cons Pros Dynamic return to form compared to last Z4 Sounds better than a Boxster S or GTS Excellent refinement Comfortable cabin Cons Not the sharpest looker Excitement is well hidden in Comfort mode…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Manufacturer image Vehicles Affected: Approximately 4,800 model-year 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT and Grand Cherokee Trackhawk SUVs The Problem: The driver-side floormats may inadvertently trap the accelerator pedal, increasing the risk of a crash. Jeep manufacturer Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said it is unaware of any related injuries or accidents.…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] You could argue that the original automobile was invented to get around the hassle of dealing with horses and all the difficulties associated with using a giant mammal to get from A to B. Sure, that’s a gross simplification, and there were certainly other factors at play, but convenience undoubtedly played a major…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The holidays might be just around the corner, but automakers are feeling none too generous with incentives — at least relative to recent history. J.D. Power and Associates forecasted that October would mark the fourth month in a row for new-car discounts to fall, year-over-year, with average discounts at $3,742 per car; that’s…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Hot Wheels’ 50th-anniversary celebration continues with another special edition product in tow. This time, the Mattel-owned scale model car maker is partnering with Italian race car parts manufacturer Momo to produce a limited run steering wheel based on Momo’s Prototipo wheel product. The item is officially called the Hot Wheels 50th Anniversary Limited…