[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Safety and navigation systems upgraded via latest over-the-air update Details about the Tesla software version 9.0 have been announced ahead of its release Down Under “in a couple of weeks”. On the safety front, every Model S, X and 3 equipped with “full self-driving hardware” now utilises all eight external cameras, giving Tesla’s…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2018 Kia Rio IIHS image Following an update to its available headlights, the 2018 Kia Rio subcompact car is now a Top Safety Pick Plus as designated by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. When it was previously tested and results were announced in July, the Rio was unable to earn any award…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] “Good design doesn’t need a lot of artifice.” That’s what Karim Habib told me in 2015 while still chief design director at BMW. He described his love of Japanese art and architecture, praising the aesthetic of “reduced, minimalist things.” Fortuitously, Habib left the German automaker two years later for a job in Japan…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Small, expensive and overflowing with character – the Mini Clubman S stands out. Thankfully, its quirks are endearing. Pros and Cons Pros Punchy drivetrain Funky interior Cool factor Decent load space Cons Expensive Not an outright hot hatch Looks won’t be to everyone’s tastes Three engineers walk into a boardroom in Munich. Let’s…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Twenty20 @georginaography Whether you’re in Miami for the legendary nightlife and miles of sandy beaches or visiting strictly for business, this vibrant city at the southeastern tip of Florida is known for its energy and international flavor — not to mention its humidity. So, when it comes to an exhibition of the hottest…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Company’s smallest SUV will be the first to utilise an electrified drivetrain The Jeep Renegade plug-in hybrid has been confirmed for a 2020 launch, although details about its new drivetrain have yet be revealed. The new variant will be produced alongside the existing petrol and diesel versions of the Renegade and Fiat 500X,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2018 Lexus LC 500h Cars.com photo by Christian Lantry Over the past week, our readers have shown impeccable taste when it comes to vehicle styling, bringing the 2018 Lexus LC 500h into second place among our most read car reviews. In fact, more people read the review (many times over) during the last…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2017 Kia Niro Manufacturer image Vehicles Affected: Approximately 27,000 model-year 2017-18 Kia Niro hybrid hatchbacks The Problem: The main relay within the power relay assembly may have inadequate connections between its contacts, causing increased electrical resistance, which can overheat the rear seat and increase the risk of a fire. The Fix: Dealers will…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Just when you thought the super-luxury SUV market calmed down with Lamborghini, Bentley, and Rolls-Royce in the fold, Bugatti could enter the fray and turn the whole segment upside down. That’s the word that came out from no less than Bugatti’s own president, Stephan Winkelmann, at the Paris Motor Show. No confirmation has…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Earlier this year, Jeep unveiled the refreshed Renegade in Europe, and now, the automaker has released details about the U.S.-spec model. While the car offers changes inside and outside, the most prominent and exciting changes come under the hood. Continue reading to find out. [bsa_pro_ad_space id=15]