[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Additive manufacturing, more commonly known as 3D printing, is usually utilized for the rapid production of prototypes and specialty parts. Now, however, Volkswagen claims a breakthrough development has readied this cutting-edge technology for mass production, opening up a slew of customer customization opportunities. Continue reading for the full story. [bsa_pro_ad_space id=15]
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Cars.com photo by Angela Conners If you like Apple’s iOS interface but have a pile o’ poo emoji for its navigation system, you’re not alone. A new study finds Apple CarPlay beats Android Auto in user satisfaction despite Apple Maps, a system preferred by fewer than 1 in 4 smartphone navigation users. Related: Apple CarPlay and Android…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] We got an eye-full of the new BMW Z4 at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering last month during Monterey Car Week, and while it was great to see the Bavarian’s latest creation parked, we didn’t get a chance to see it in motion. Now, we have an in-depth look at the Z4’s dynamic…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] I find that most of the time, the generic bargain brand will do — but every once in a while, a splurge is order, and the Land Rover Discovery is splurge-worthy. The Discovery was all-new for 2017, slotting above the smaller Discovery Sport in the automaker’s lineup. For 2018, the mid-size SUV gets…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] ‘Most of the two dozen witnesses called in the case have invoked their right to refuse to give evidence’ Former Volkswagen CEO, Martin Winterkorn, and Bosch CEO, Volkmar Denner, are among witnesses refusing to testify in a trial against Porsche SE, the main shareholder of Volkswagen Group. The presiding judge of the regional…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2017 Toyota Prius Manufacturer image Vehicles Affected: Approximately 192,000 model-year 2016-18 Toyota Prius hybrid hatchbacks The Problem: A portion of the engine wire harness could contact the cover at the connection to the power control unit and wear over time, causing an electrical short circuit, which can generate heat, increasing the risk of…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Volvo 360c Concept; Manufacturer images Get ready for a hot take: Air travel sucks. Whether it’s the seemingly endless security theater, cramped and crowded cabins, flight delays or just the time it takes to get from your car to the gate, it’s not fun. A flight may only take three hours once it…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Well, you asked for it. When we ran our last hot hatch comparison, Renault had rudely not yet launched its new Megane RS in Australia. So, we had to leave it out, and we wound up with winners in the Honda Civic Type R and the Ford Focus RS. But now the Megane…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] PLUS: GLE revealed, Range Rover Sport review, VACC to celebrate centenary, and Deni Ute Muster tickets Mike Costello and Kez Casey join Mandy Turner this week. In car news, the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE has been revealed, 2019 HSV Camaro pricing and specs have been announced, and the Bugatti W16 engine will ‘the last…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2019 Nissan Armada Manufactuere image Coming off a strong second-place showing in our 2018 Full-Size SUV Challenge, the 2019 Nissan Armada gets a slight price increase and more standard safety features for the new model year, including Nissan’s new Rear Door Alert system. Related: What’s the Best Full-Size SUV for 2018? For 2019,…