[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Blue Oval says over half of the faulty inflators have already been fixed. Ford Australia is pleading with owners of its mid-sized Mondeo to have their faulty Takata airbags fixed, having already repaired “more than 60 per cent” of the 16,701 vehicles affected locally. As first reported last week, models sold from 2007-2009 and 2014-2017…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2018 Ford Focus Manufacturer image Vehicles Affected: Approximately 1.3 million model-year 2012-18 Ford Focus cars equipped with either a 2.0-liter GDI or 2.0-liter GTDI engine The Problem: The canister purge valve may become stuck in an open position, possibly causing an excessive vacuum in the fuel vapor management system, which may result in…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Spending the last few months with Volkswagen’s little hatchback has reinforced why we believe it’s one of the segment leaders. Pros and Cons Pros Impressive practicality All-round ability Class-leading (optional) assistance tech Punchy and thrummy 1.0 turbo Fuel consumption Overall refinement Cons DSG niggles in town Urban ride is a little firm Disjointed…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Could independent battery packs be a thing of the past? Electric cars could soon be able to store their energy within carbon-fibre body panels, enabling manufactures to conserve weight and space, according to a new study. The paper from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden found carbon fibres could function as battery electrodes.…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] We think of Halloween as a time to celebrate monsters and mischief, and for kids to go door to door in search of candy — and maybe a few scares along the way. But despite All Hallows’ Eve being a designated night for fright, the scariest thing for parents of trick-or-treaters isn’t The…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Yes, it’s boring, and yes, it doesn’t get your pulse racing, but the Outlander is an excellent and affordable option in this segment. We reckon the LS grade is the pick of the bunch too. Pros and Cons Pros Plenty of room inside the cabin for family buyers Real-world efficiency is a plus,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Updated light hatchback to offer turbo power, AEB, and sporty flagship variant. The Kia Rio GT-Line will be coming to Australia after all, with a social media video by a Melbourne dealer confirming the sport-themed variant for the local line-up. UPDATE, 25/10/18: Kia Australia has confirmed pricing and specifications for the MY19 Rio range,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Digital strategy and partner ecosystem research reveals major opportunities and major inconsistencies within the automotive sector Amsterdam, October 25, 2018 – BearingPoint today unveils the findings from a comprehensive study into digital strategies and partner ecosystems within the global automotive sector. The report Partnership ecosystems: the driving force behind mobility innovation? reveals that…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Production delays, weird factory tents and build quality concerns not enough to stop the Elon Musk juggernaut. Concerns around unorthodox production methods, factory working conditions, build quality and delays have done little to dent interest in the Tesla Model 3, with the new more affordable car driving the brand to its first profit…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Revised range pricing has been released for Volkswagen’s small hatchback. Volkswagen has announced pricing and specs for revised 2019 Golf range, now featuring fewer variants and a $24,990 starting price. The new range kicks off with the 110TSI Trendline, priced from $24,990 before on-road costs in manual guise. Speccing the seven-speed DSG adds $2500,…