[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] We were promised the Internet would bring us knowledge in ways we couldn’t imagine, rendering all Encyclopedia Britannica salespeople obsolete. However, the level of good information online is matched by bad information. What’s a car guy or gal to do? Luckily, we have Muscle Car Campy to help debunk the myths of the…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] In 2001, the ‘world’s ugliest car’ made its way to Australia. Thankfully, it didn’t stay long. Story originally published in Drive on 4 May, 2001 Like a million or so other Australian television viewers, are you wondering what that contraption of a car was on Wednesday night’s penultimate episode of Survivor? It’s badged…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The announcement that Stellantis South Africa is looking into the possible introduction of the developing market Citroën C3 Aircross in 2024, will soon receive renewed emphasis as it has been confirmed that the standard C3 will be launched later this month. Same but different Despite sharing its nomenclature with the B-segment hatch sold…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Featured on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, is this collector-grade 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S. Driven 41,940 miles since new, this Porsche is powered by a 3.8-liter flat-six paired with a five-speed automatic transaxle. Equipment includes the Sport Chrono Package Plus, power windows and sunroof, and Bose audio system. Finished in black over…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Mercedes-Benz wants to see what its Formula 1 team can do away from the race track. The German luxury marque has enlisted the U.K.-based team in its quest to build more efficient EVs, reports Reuters. The legacy automaker hopes that the unorthodox move will help it better keep pace with Tesla. Technology tested…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Despite the emergence of several images last month showing the all-new Mini Cooper completely uncovered, parent company, BMW, has continued to tease the newcomer wearing the same candy-coated disguise as the incoming new Countryman. Due to make is official reveal this month, the teasers don’t make any reference to the actual styling language,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Lia Block will drive her father’s Porsche 911 “Hoonipigasus” at the 2023 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) this June. Ken Block was killed in a snowmobile crash in January, after which his family confirmed plans to continue racing. The Pikes Peak plans were announced Thursday on Instagram. The post said Lia Block will be making a…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Honda has confirmed that its SUV step-up above the WR-V, due to go on-sale in India around August, will officially be called the Elevate. Reportedly set for unveiling on 6 June, the Elevate will be in the region of 300 mm longer than the WR-V, and ride on the same platform as the…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Mecum Auctions Muscle cars ignited the national zeitgeist in the 1960s and ‘70s with their hulking engines, exuberant styling, and tire-shredding torque. Though the performance of these charismatic throwbacks can’t hold a flame to modern sports cars, nostalgia rules supreme because the demand for old-school automotive brawn is as hyped as it’s ever…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Remember when the market was full of hot compacts? Subaru WRX, Mazdaspeed3, and Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution were the hottest, and then it seems several of them bailed on us, leaving Subaru with the market all to itself (though some Volkswagen GTI folks may disagree). The hottest of the bunch was the Mitsubishi Lancer…