[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Mercedes-Benz EQ Silver Arrow Manufacturer image Looks like: A very modernized take on the old single-seat open-top racecars of the 1930s. Defining characteristics: Only 1 meter tall; paint meant to look like metal sheeting; 738-horsepower electric drivetrain Ridiculous features: Carbon-fiber body; partially free-standing wheels with non-rotating hubcaps and 168 spokes; 3-D panoramic display…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Incorrect tow bar stickers could encourage owners to overload their cars. Kia Australia has recalled the 2017-18 Rio and Stinger, over concerns about the load ratings specified on their tow bars. According to the company, the tow bar labels have incorrect load ratings specified. Kia says that could result in the tow bar…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Assistant chief engineer explains the importance of partnerships in performance car development. Despite carrying serious brand cachet, the new BMW Z4 and Toyota Supra wouldn’t exist if the brands didn’t collaborate on development of their respective models. Speaking to media at the first drive of the 2019 Toyota Supra, assistant chief engineer Masayuki Kai…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Cars.com illustration by Paul Dolan We knew y’all loved pickup trucks, but we were pleasantly surprised at how one recent news article fueled your interest in diesel pickup models. Our Brian Normile’s story putting the true cost of diesel into perspective for car shoppers was the top piece of Cars.com content published in…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Call it a fix for speed junkies, a gearhead indulgence, or simply unadulterated fun—BMW has created a place where willing individuals can unapologetically partake in satisfying their thirst for speed in broad daylight. It’s called the Performance Center, and it was created by the marque to give consumers the opportunity to learn precision…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2019 Genesis G70 Manufacturer image Fans of the gorgeous Kia Stinger should find even more to like about the new upscale iteration of the car from budding luxury brand Genesis, the 2019 G70. The compact sports sedan goes on sale this week starting at $35,895 (all prices include destination), moderately more than the…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] ‘Pricing is not finalised and it’s going to be market dependent.’ The global launch won’t happen until early 2019, and an Australian debut won’t occur until the second half of 2019, but Toyota has confirmed the Supra won’t be a bargain like the 86, but should still be affordable. Speaking with media at…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Oldsmobile Rocket Circle customer appreciation program Those “Rocket Circle” ornaments on the dashboards of ‘50s Oldsmobiles are more than just another chrome trinket on a flashy ‘50s machine. General Motors’ Oldsmobile division formed the “Oldsmobile Rocket Circle” for the 1956 model year as a type of customer appreciation program. Included in the…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Mercedes-AMG S 63 Cabriolet was on the receiving end of an extensive tuning upgrade courtesy of Posaidon. The German tuner’s program was developed for the pre-facelift version of the AMG S 63. It’s the same model that uses AMG’s old 5.5-liter twin-turbo V-8 engine, which produces 577 horsepower and 664 pound-feet of…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2019 Ford Edge Manufacturer image The 2019 Ford Edge comes packed with more standard safety equipment and a new trim level in the form of the performance-minded ST, but it’ll cost you an edge up in prices, too. The 2019 Edge starts at $30,990 for the base SE trim, $680 more than 2018,…