[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2019 BMW X5 Cars.com photos by Joe Bruzek The 2014-18 BMW X5 was a nice SUV — nice in the way a love interest tells you you’re nice before dumping you. It wasn’t offensive, but it didn’t go the extra mile to stand out among other luxury SUVs. And after the Swedes reset…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Those wheels are a throwback to the DC2 Integra Type R, but they don’t come cheap. Honda has announced a new range of carbon-fibre accessories and a set of forged wheels for the Civic Type R. The headlining option is a new set of forged alloy wheels designed to hark back to legendary…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Limited-run variants on sale in October with colour-themed exterior upgrades. Nissan Australia has launched two special-edition versions of its Navara ute, dubbed the ‘Silverline‘ and ‘Black Edition‘. On sale from October 1, the Silverline and Black Edition are limited to 900 units each, and feature numerous cosmetic and equipment upgrades over their donor models. Headlining…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2018 Jeep Cherokee Manufacturer image Vehicles Affected: Approximately 700 model-year 2018 Jeep Cherokee SUVs equipped with all-wheel drive The Problem: The bearing cage for the right front half-shaft assembly may not have been properly heat-treated, possibly resulting in the bearing cage breaking and a potential half-shaft assembly failure. This could cause a loss…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] There’s a lot riding on the success of the all-new Audi Q3, the compact SUV that has become one of the German brand’s best-selling vehicles. Pros and Cons Pros More aggressive stance Much improved cabin and boot space Refined ride And minimal cabin noise And cabin execution is next level Cons Steering a…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Next-generation hatch sticks to the formula it has used since 2001 The fourth-generation Honda Jazz has been spied for the first time while undergoing hot weather testing in southern Europe. Covered from head to toe in camouflage wrap, it’s hard to make out too many of the new car’s styling details. There’s no…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Manufacturer image Vehicles Affected: Approximately 65 model-year 2018 Chrysler Pacifica minivans The Problem: In one recall, the front-axle half-shafts may have been incorrectly assembled, preventing the shaft from being properly secured to the constant-velocity joint. If the axle shaft disengages from the CV joint, the minivan will have a loss…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 180kW plug-in hybrid drivetrain housed under concept body The plug-in hybrid drivetrain of the Skoda Vision RS concept has been detailed ahead of the car’s in-the-flesh debut at the 2018 Paris motor show next week. According to Autocar, the Vision RS is powered by a plug-in hybrid drivetrain generating a total of 180kW…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2019 Audi A7 Manufacturer image The redesigned 2019 Audi A7 — which Audi calls a “five-door coupe,” but, c’mon, really? — will come with an upgraded powertrain, suspension and in-car technology along with a corresponding price increase. However, the return of the base-level Premium trim gives it a lower starting price than the…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] They say matches are made in heaven; and after seeing this combination here, I feel it holds true even with automobiles. We have seen mods where puny cars get bumped with hundreds of extra horses. That seems old-fashioned now. Featured here is a body from the mid-eighties Mercedes-Benz 190E and the chassis and…