[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Despite having a presence in South Africa since mid-2020, it can be argued that Hyundai’s scorching pair of N models, the i30 N and Kona, have only recently started garnering significant attention from a market where “affordable” performance often comes with the letters “GTI” and “R”. While the addition of the red-hot Tiguan…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The 2023 Inland Extreme Festival visited the Free State Phakisa Raceway on Saturday (27 May 2023), with the day’s highlight the annual Phakisa 200 endurance race for Car Clinic 111 and SuperHatch saloon cars. Phakisa 200 results This time, the 53-lap event went to two of South Africa’s most experienced saloon car drivers,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The BMW 6 Series GT will soon be replaced by the electric BMW iX as the chauffeur vehicle for Australia’s federal politicians. The BMW iX electric SUV will soon be rolled out as the new COMCAR – the Federal Government’s nation-wide chauffeur service for parliamentarians, VIPs, and senior public servants. The BMW iX…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] For the second time in two months, electric-car lobbyists have demonstrated a willingness to distort the truth in an attempt to convince Canberra to change the types of vehicles Australians drive. View 5 images Electric-vehicle lobbyists have been caught-out portraying highlights from a secret car industry document – using a fake copy of the…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] No matter where they sit, all kids under four must be in an approved child restraint, while those aged between four and seven should be seated in an approved forward-facing child restraint or a properly positioned and approved booster seat. Kids over seven? They can sit in a regular passenger seat, with seat…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Ford CEO Jim Farley has continued to advocate for a switch to non-negotiable fixed pricing in the US, but the brand’s Australian division says it does not plan to change its business model – for now. View 3 images Ford Australia has reiterated it does not plan to switch to non-negotiable fixed pricing for…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] A new Mahindra dual-cab ute, based on the manufacturer’s recently-released Scorpio SUV, has been spotted overseas in camouflage. View 4 images An all-new Mahindra dual-cab ute is in the early stages of development with the Indian manufacturer all but confirming it will be based on the same heavy-duty ‘ladder-frame’ chassis underpinning the recently-launched Scorpio…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] A German whistleblower has handed over thousands of confidential files to a German news outlet, allegedly showing the company was aware of widespread faults with its semi-autonomous driving system, known as ‘Autopilot’. View 3 images More than 23,000 internal files from Tesla have been reportedly been obtained by a German newspaper, with the company…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Reports out of Japan the new Toyota Prius could get the GR high-performance treatment may not be far-fetched after all, if a new teaser image of an upcoming concept car is a guide. View 7 images The Toyota Prius hybrid pioneer looks set to be in line for a high-performance Gazoo Racing makeover –…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Months after downplaying the possibility of a ute, a senior BMW designer has revealed the company is keeping a close eye on the pick-up segment. View 2 images Despite the public failure of the Mercedes-Benz X-Class pick-up, a top executive has refused to rule out the possibility of BMW creating its own ute. Speaking…