[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Domestic-market K3 GT previews what to expect from turbocharged sedan and hatch when they arrive in Australia by early 2019. The new Kia K3 GT has been fully revealed in its home market of Korea, including the first images of the hotted-up sedan version. Known locally as the Cerato, and in North America as…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The mid-range Porsche Cayenne S steps up in performance, though the large SUV’s biggest progress is made inside rather than underneath. Pros and Cons Pros 2.9-litre V6’s refined and muscular performance Handles better than a two-tonne SUV should Sophisticated infotainment Switchgear and materials quality Front-seat comfort and rear-seat space Can go off-road –…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] PLUS: Paris motor show, VFACTS, Holden concept car, and daughter of Aussie hot rodder, Rod Hadfield This week Mandy Turner, Kez Casey, and Mike Stevens are broadcasting from the winner of our man cave competition’s place – congratulations to Craig Jamieson! In car news, the Kia Niro EV/e-Niro is set for Australia in 2019,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2018 plate clearance sees dual-cab models dip below the $20,000 bracket until December 31. Great Wall has announced sharp drive-away pricing offers for its Steed ute as part of its 2018 Plate Clearance promotions. Until December 31, the Steed dual-cab 4×2 petrol is being advertised from $19,990 drive-away (normally $25,990 before on-road costs) – making…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2018 Mercedes-AMG C63 Manufacturer image Vehicles Affected: Approximately 400 model-year 2018 Mercedes-Benz C300, C300 4Matic, and Mercedes-AMG C63 and C63S convertibles, coupes and sedans The Problem: Incorrect bonding of the rear window may cause the window to loosen and detach from the vehicle, which can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] It’s fair to presume a couple of things when you consider that non-premium small cars are amongst the biggest-selling – make that the biggest-selling – passenger cars out there. And it’s also easy to presume that you don’t get much goodness for your modest spend. Further still, it might be presumptuous that, because…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] ‘We’re still here, we’re still designing and engineering right in Australia…’ Holden has revealed its latest concept car, the Time Attack Concept Racer, online. Damn, it looks good. We’ve been treated to many a show-stopping Holden concept over the years, although none quite like this. Looking at it, you could be forgiven for…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback IIHS image With top scores in seven out of eight crashworthiness tests, the new 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback nabbed a 2018 Top Safety Pick award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. In the offending category — headlight effectiveness — Toyota’s new hatchback scored one rung below IIHS’ highest accolade,…
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[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Porsche’s iconic 935 racer, nicknamed Moby Dick for its elongated ‘whale tail’ rear-end, holds a hallowed place in the hearts of Porsche-lovers the world over. With its trademark flame-thrower exhausts and glowing brake rotors, it was a much-loved fixture of the Le Mans 24 Hour enduros back in the late 1970s and early…