[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] I recently took delivery of a base-model 2022 Subaru WRX (VB chassis) with six-speed manual transmission. This was the cheapest option at $49,830 drive-away.Owner: Mo I recently took delivery of a base-model 2022 Subaru WRX (VB chassis) with six-speed manual transmission. This was the cheapest option at $49,830 drive-away. I’m in my early…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The concept of a “Gran Turismo” car—a powerful, sporty, and luxurious high-speed grand touring machine—has been around since the late 1940s. And while it has inspired the letters “GT” on cars from Europe, Asia and the US for several decades, Maserati took the concept seriously enough to actually spell out “GranTurismo” on one…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] It’s hard to believe, but the first mobile telephone system designed for an automobile was introduced in 1946 in St. Louis, Missouri using the Bell System. The setup weighed 80 pounds and offered just three channels upon which to communicate. This early technology was later overtaken by analog cellular service in 1984. Every…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] We’ve crowned our 2023 Drive Car of the Year winner, now it’s your turn – tell us which car is your pick for the chance to win your own e-scooter. View 6 images Each year, the Drive team conducts rigorous testing, endless deliberation and painstaking number-crunching to determine our Car of the Year winner.…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The 2023 Inland Extreme Series will kick off at the Zwartkops Raceway near Pretoria on Saturday, with six regional racing categories in action. Line-up Heading up the show will be two races for SPS Silvercup 2.0 cars, with victory favourites including Marius Jacobs (AAA Recovery Opel Tigra Spaceframe), Giulio Airaga (Desco Opel Tigra…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The current-generation Subaru Impreza has gained one last special edition before the new model arrives in showrooms later this year. View 3 images The 2023 Subaru Impreza AWD S-Edition has been announced for Australia, priced from $36,290 plus on-road costs. Offered in “limited numbers”, the Impreza AWD S-Edition – which is $3500 dearer than…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] An electric-car owner in Western Australia has been busted for stealing electricity from a bush block. View 2 images Police have warned the public it is illegal to charge electric vehicles other than at approved recharging stations. The warning comes after a motorist was charged and fined $500 for recharging a Polestar electric car…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Stand by for bulletproof glass on the new car options list. The man who runs Ford’s global automotive operations, Jac Nasser predicts a rapid rise in safety features on new cars – of the bulletproof variety – along with the demise of that American automotive icon, the cup-holder, all within 20 years. “Cities,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Two versions of BMW’s next-generation infotainment interface have been unveiled, before they are rolled out across popular models later this year. View 5 images German car giant BMW has revealed further details of its next-generation infotainment software, which is due to roll out across key models from the middle of this year. There will…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Production slowdowns amid an increase in demand have seen new-car wait times stretch between six months and two years. Now some companies have stopped taking orders until they clear the backlog. View 14 images Are you waiting for a new car and wondering why it is taking so long – and becoming increasingly frustrated…