[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] ‘Entry-level’ hot hatch boasts 225kW turbo four and can dash from 0-100 in 4.7 seconds. The Mercedes-AMG A35 has been revealed, set to take on the likes of the Audi S3 and Volkswagen Golf R when it lands in Australia in the second half of next year. Serving as the new entry point into the…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Amelia Concours tradition seems to require the inclusion of a special class that stands apart from concours orthodoxy. Cars of the cowboys, advertising cars, hunting cars and the movie cars classes were popular, populous and well received…even by concours’ purists. This year is no exception. Volkswagen Rometsch Beeskow Cabriolet photo courtesy of The…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] welcomia/iStock/Thinkstock There’s a price to be paid for popularity, especially if you’re driving a car that’s a favorite among crooks. The National Insurance Crime Bureau, a nonprofit group that works with the insurance industry and law enforcement to prevent fraud and theft, has released its annual “Hot Wheels” report determining just that. The…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Earlier this year, Infiniti boldly announced that all of its vehicles would be powered by electricity by 2021. The Prototype 10 Concept, unveiled at this year’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, is another step in the company’s quest toward achieving that goal. “The Prototype 10 you see at Pebble is another proof point of…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Manufacturer images The price of the Nissan Pathfinder has risen slightly for 2019, but the automaker is trying to sweeten the deal with extra features and a few additional tech touches across the seven-passenger SUV’s lineup. The Pathfinder’s base price climbs by $190 to start at $32,225 (all prices include destination). Related: 2019…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] A trip across South Africa in a BMW X3 is the perfect reminder of this German SUV’s brilliance. Pros and Cons Pros Excellent dynamics More than adequate powertrain, even on the base model 30d and 30i variants ideal for those that have a clean licence First-rate driver technology Interior fit and finish Practicality…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Cars.com illustration by Paul Dolan “Is that the ’19 Corolla?” Seldom have stranger words been uttered. Yet there I was, stepping out of a 2019 Toyota Corolla hatchback at Costco on the Friday evening before Labor Day. And an animated stranger did, in fact, utter this curious phrase. I said it was, but,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Remember 1992? To be more accurate, do you remember a certain special edition Holden released in 1992? See if this rings a bell. The Holden Barina Sportsgirl. That’s right, this was Holden’s attempt at taking its player in the popular small hatch back segment and trying to convince consumers that this particular Barina…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Audi, BMW, Jaguar, Mercedes, Porsche and Tesla are all rolling out luxury crossovers with electric drivetrains. The electric car revolution is finally becoming a reality, and not just at the fringes of the car industry. Tesla obviously got the jump on making EVs cool, and deserves some plaudits for it. But now the…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2019 Mini Countryman Manufacturer image Vehicles Affected: Approximately 9,900 model-year 2017-19 Mini Countryman hatchbacks The Problem: A crash protection plate near the high pressure fuel pump may be missing, which may result in a fuel leak or fire in the event of a crash. The Fix: Dealers will install a crash protection plate…