[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The warship Vasa was commissioned by King Gustavus Augustus of Sweden in the 1600s to expand the country’s military presence in Poland-Lithuania. On August 10, 1628, the 226-foot vessel—adorned with ornate woodwork and multiple bronze canons—sank on its maiden voyage after traveling a mere 1,400 yards from its port in Stockholm. The ship’s…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The new BMW X4 is officially here. It’s bigger, better looking and faster than the car it replaces, but is it any good on Australian roads? Pros and Cons Pros More resolved looks M40i engine is a cracker Sharp handling Cons An X3 is still more practical Options can get pricey The X4M…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] A newborn Vietnamese automaker is looking to make a name for itself in the auto industry using old parts from BMW. That’s the direction VinFast is taking as it prepares to present its first two creations at the 2018 Paris Motor Show next month. Both models are still unnamed, but a report from…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Warm hatch debuts in Europe and South Korea with different bodies Overnight, Kia unveiled the new Kia Ceed GT in Europe, as well as the Kia K3 GT for the South Korean market. These cars preview the powertrain likely to feature in next year’s Cerato GT. Under the bonnet, the Ceed GT and…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Del Beyer grew up on a farm in Wisconsin and dreamed of the day when he could build a life of his own. Del’s dad died when he was young so he had to step up and help out his mom. He always had an eye for fabulous cars and tractors; he enjoyed…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Mercedes-Benz just spilled the beans on its brand-new 2020 GLE, revealing specs and pics of the luxury SUV’s latest and greatest bits and pieces. Let’s begin with the exterior, where we find the GLE is now even more SUV-like than before. Complementing the new look is a host of chrome embellishments, while intelligent…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] I do not profess to be any kind of authority on China’s automotive industry. My recent trip to Beijing left my mouth agape at the sheer scale of… everything. But I am a follower of the car business in a more general sense, especially the pervasive trends of consolidation, influence peddling, and shared…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Genesis brand has finally confirmed its plans to enter the crossover and SUV market, beginning with its first SUV offering, the GV80. Named directly after the concept version that the company unveiled last year, the GV80 will usher in a lineup of crossovers exclusively developed and sold under Hyundai’s premium brand. In…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Crossover confirmed for local market, and it’ll be touching down during 2019. Renault has confirmed the mid-sized Kadjar SUV will be making the trip Down Under, with an arrival set for some time in 2019. Andrew Moore, Renault Australia managing director, this week confirmed the news at the local launch of the Megane…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Despite producing some of the most powerful and expensive sports cars on the planet, Bugatti’s priorities aren’t necessarily tied to one-upping the competition in terms of ultimate top speed. In fact, Bugatti feels like it doesn’t have to prove, well, anything. Continue reading for the full story. [bsa_pro_ad_space id=15]