[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] At the 1992 Turin Motor Show in Italy, punters gasped as Ford whipped the silk off a new, audaciously-styled two-seat convertible sports car. With its buttressed cloth roof, tri-spoke wheels and almost arachnid headlights, it was imagined the new Ford Focus – as it was called – would be on-sale as soon as 1994.…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The resale value of electric cars has tanked amid sharp discounts and improving technologies – as petrol vehicles remain more resilient – but Toyota reckons it will be able to slow the decline in depreciation when its new-generation electric cars arrive. View 4 images Electric vehicles have worse resale values than petrol cars –…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] One of the Tesla Cybertruck’s most unique features could rule it out from ever going on sale in Australia. View 3 images Video of a Tesla Cybertruck riddled with bullet dents has been posted on social media, with company CEO Elon Musk confirming the damage was caused by a sub-machine gun. Tesla Owners Silicon…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] An automotive YouTube star, a former NRL player and a Survivor host will front the reborn Top Gear Australia television show, due to be released on streaming service Paramount+ in 2024. View 3 images Beau Ryan (left), Blair Joscelyne aka Moog (centre) and Jonathan LaPaglia (right) will host the reborn Top Gear Australia The…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The fault could cause a fuel leak and potentially cause a fire, according to the recall notice. View 5 images Toyota Australia has recalled 14,480 examples of its compact C-HR SUV, citing a potential fault with the fuel pump. The affected 14,480 vehicles are fitted with the 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine and are stamped (and were sold)…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] There’s a new electric vehicle coming from Mazda in 2025, and it’s said to be adopting the badge of a current SUV from the brand. Electric Cars View 2 images A senior Mazda executive has revealed the company has plans to launch a new electric vehicle in 2025. During an interview with website Automotive…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Ford Ranger Raptor has become an unlikely performance icon since the demise of hot Holden Commodores and fast Ford Falcon V8s, as demand for a new upgrade kit is off the charts. View 21 images The Ford Ranger Raptor has been given a boost in performance – but it’s not available off the…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Robo-taxis developed by General Motors and Honda could give you a ride around the streets of Tokyo from 2026 – but the companies must first overcome a number of obstacles faced by autonomous ride-sharing vehicles. View 6 images US car giant General Motors and Japanese auto-maker Honda have signed an agreement for the former’s…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] A truly regal Range Rover is about to go up for grabs. A 2004 model year example of the luxury 4×4 that belonged to none other than the late Queen Elizabeth II will be sold by Iconic Auctioneers next month. The stately SUV comes with all the special options requested by her majesty,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Lucid Air Sapphire electric car has become the fastest sedan to complete the industry-standard “quarter-mile” – or 402 metre – drag strip run, beating its main rival, the Tesla Model S Plaid. Electric Cars View 3 images US electric-car start-up Lucid Motors claims it has beaten the world’s quickest production sedan to cover…