[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Suzuki revealed its new “mighty mouse” at the 2018 Johannesburg Festival of Motoring in Johannesburg last week. The new Jimny fills the very big shoes of its predecessors, which were responsible for creating a new market segment for compact, affordable, capable and – most importantly – fun, off roaders. . In fact, this…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] New variant likely to use SR as a base, filling the gap between core range and hi-po N. Hyundai is set to announce an N Line for the i30 range very soon, and it’s likely to feature added punch and more noise. Speaking to CarAdvice at the launch of the updated Tucson, Hyundai’s head of…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Well, you didn’t think Audi was going to just give the electric spotlight to Mercedes, did you? Mercedes-Benz might have beaten it to a full reveal, but Audi has become the first big-three German luxury manufacturer to put its all-electric SUV into production, announcing the e-tron has officially started rolling off the manufacturing…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Airbag issue – unrelated to Takata – forces more than 250 seven-seaters back to the dealer. The seven-seat Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace has been recalled, over concerns about the passenger airbag. According to the company, certain examples could contain a defective airbag on the passenger side. The airbag may have been packed incorrectly, meaning it…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] EV crossover scheduled to land Down Under in the first quarter of 2019. The Hyundai Kona Electric will launch in Australia early next year, and the Korean brand has declared that while it won’t be a price leader, the brand has very strong targets. Speaking to CarAdvice at the launch of the updated Tucson, Hyundai Australia…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] A big month for SUVs, but passenger cars and the overall market are still down. New vehicle sales in Australia dropped 1.5 per cent on the same month in 2017, with new registrations totalling 95,221 units. Queensland, Tasmania and Victoria all recorded increases, while the rest of the nation – led by a 9.7 per cent…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] ‘If you want to look at product gaps that we have in the market they’re pretty easy to identify.’ The rumoured Hyundai dual-cab ute is becoming a bit of a running joke at Hyundai product launches, but the brand says it’s still high on the priority list Down Under. Speaking to CarAdvice at the…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] New engines and added features for updated sedan, coupe and convertible lines. Mercedes-Benz Australia has released pricing and specifications for the upgraded 2019 E-Class range, bolstered by new powertrain options and added technology. Key changes for the new model year include the standard fitment of the Driver Assistance Package Plus acros the range,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] During Monterey Car Week, legendary coachbuilder and design house Automobili Pininfarina gave a peek into the future—its own future. Historically known for penning some of the more beautiful and iconic automobile bodies such as the Cisitalia, Nash-Healey, and Ferrari Sergio, Pininfarina is being escorted into the next generation by its own bloodline, company…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Load-carrying variant of 12th generation range revealed with a longer wheelbase The next-generation Toyota Corolla wagon has been revealed ahead of an in-the-flesh debut at the Paris motor show in early October. To be known in Europe as the Corolla Touring Sports, the new wagon variant utilises the same TNGA GA-C platform as…