[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] PLUS: i30 Fastback N revealed, Velar review, Tom Kristensen, and we hit the TV screen! Mandy Turner is joined by Paul Maric and James Wong this week. In car news, an Australian debut has been somewhat confirmed for the high-riding Ford Focus Active, Daimler has appointed a new CEO, the 2019 Hyundai i30…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The saying goes if it’s not broke, don’t fix it and that is exactly what Honda did when they upgraded their popular HR-V recently. The innovative crossover between a SUV and MPV – one of the Japanese manufacturer’s top sellers in the local market since its introduction in 2015 – has undergone minor…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] All-new sedan scheduled for public debut on October 2. The next-generation BMW 3 Series will be unveiled at the Paris motor show next week – the company has confirmed. At a press conference scheduled for 9:00am CET (5:00pm AEST) on Tuesday, October 2, the Bavarian marque will reveal the seventh iteration of its popular sports…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2018 Mazda CX-5 Manufacturer image Mazda’s long-ago announced (and much-delayed) diesel engine for its CX-5 compact SUV might finally be ready to hit showrooms, given the appearance of its EPA fuel economy ratings (tip of the hat to Autoblog for alerting us to it). Unfortunately, the numbers aren’t significantly improved over the CX-5’s…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Snaps of the interior have revealed a likely range figure for the electric crossover, too. The 2019 Kia Soul EV has been snapped during testing, with pictures of the interior revealing its likely range. Although the body is just as camouflaged as last time we saw the car, the latest batch of spy…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2018 BMW 540 Manufacturer image Vehicles Affected: 12 model-year 2018 BMW 540d xDrive sedans The Problem: The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, possibly causing the vehile to stall and increasing the risk of a crash. The Fix: Dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor for free. What Owners Should Do: BMW…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] More than 500 cars are included in the recall, which carries a fire risk. BMW Australia has recalled the current-generation ‘F60’ Mini Countryman with the three-cylinder petrol engine, over concerns about the high-pressure fuel pump. According to the company a crash protection plate wasn’t installed for the high-pressure fuel pump, meaning the pump could be…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Local arm announces preliminary specifications for new entry-level V6 ute, with sub-$50,000 price suggested. Volkswagen Australia has provided initial specification information for its new entry-level Amarok V6 – the TDI550 Core, The new variant shares its 165kW/550Nm 3.0-litre turbo diesel V6 with Sportline and Highline models, but pares back equipment for a more attractive…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2018 Toyota Highlander Manufacturer image With August road trips comes a surge in demand for fuel, and efficiency is an aspect of the owning experience that Toyota improved for 2017 with its three-row Highlander SUV. Again offered with a 2.7-liter four-cylinder or 3.5-liter V-6, fuel economy figures remain the same for 2018. So…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] More power, more bracing, stiffer suspension and a tougher look for Nissan’s little hybrid hatch. Nissan has launched the upgraded Note e-Power Nismo S in Japan, which gets some added kit and a power boost compared to the non-S-badged version that went on sale in that market in 2015. Earlier this year, the Leaf…