2008 Ford FPV Falcon range

Finally FPV has unveiled its all-new FG Falcon performance line-up, which includes the new GT-E luxury-performance model alongside the trademark GT and F6 variants.

Further differentiating its performance credentials from the standard FG Falcon range, the Ford badge will not appear on new FPV models, instead featuring prominent FPV badging on the centre grille and boot [...]

HSV GTS with Magnetic Ride Control suspension (MRC)

HSV GTS with Magnetic Ride Control suspension (MRC)

“An outstanding innovation, which dramatically improves ride, handling and safety”
HSV’s GTS accelerates from O-100km/h in less than five seconds. For that reason alone, it belongs to an elite club.

Even more exclusive, is its membership in the MRC club, whose members include the latest Chevy Corvette (an option on [...]

Mitsubishi’s New S-AWC & Twin Clutch SST

The new Mitsubish Lancer Evolution X is nearly here and it was time we had a closer look at what Mitsubishi has changed and added to the latest and best Evolution.

For those in the know, the Evo as well as the STi (and their more mundane variants) have for long employed All-Wheel-Drive systems which have [...]

Benefits of ESP – Part 2

Yesterday we talked a little about the benefits of ESP and included a few videos to demonstrate this point. After many requests, we have sourced more videos showing the difference between vehicles equipped with ESP and those without.
Firstly, ESP on:

Looks pretty good!

ESP Off :

The benefits of ESP are clear in the second video, although, we [...]

Benefits of ESP

We mention the need for ESP quite a lot on Car Advice, mainly because we believe driver aid technologies such as ESP go a long way to save lives. As you read through, check out each video showing the benefits of ESP (thanks to GM Holden).

ESP (sometimes referred to as ESC) stands for Electronic Stability [...]

Turning circle

Turning circle

Turning circle is the measure of how easy the car will be to park or to perform a U-turn. Usually measured kerb to kerb using the front outside tyre. Sometimes only the radius is given so for the diameter, or complete circle, multiply the radius by two. Front wheel drive cars are usually the [...]

Twin cam (DOHC)

Twin cam (DOHC)
Twin cam (DOHC) also known as DOHC (double overhead camshaft). Twin cam refers to an car’s engine which has two camshafts per cylinder bank. The two act together as one is responsible for intake valves while the other acts as for exhaust valves. This is more efficient than one cam for both jobs. [...]

Torque

Torque
Torque also known as pulling power, pretty much the feel you get when you put your foot down on the accelerator. It is always measured in Newton metres and is should never be overlooked when it comes to purchasing a car. The general rule is the higher the better, but as it is sometimes dependent [...]

Turbocharger

Turbocharger
A Turbocharger is a small compressor driven by the engine’s exhaust gases which increases power. Unlike a supercharger which is driven by a belt off the engine to increase power. A Turbocharger is used to increase the power output of a car by increasing the mass of oxygen entering the engine – essentially by cramming [...]

Sequential shift | Tiptronic-style

Sequential shift | Tiptronic-style
Sequential shift also known as “Tiptronic-style” automatic. Although the name sounds fancy it is simply an automatic transmission with the ability for the driver to change gears up or down (without a clutch) as desired. It is not a clutchless manual, which dispenses with a clutch pedal (the clutch is controlled electronically) [...]

Oversteer | Understeer

Oversteer generally refers to a car’s tendency to lose grip on the rear wheels around corners or when pushed hard. This results in the back end sliding out. Oversteer can be easily seen in older rear wheel drive cars (such as Falcons and Commodores) when pushed hard around a bend or in the wet.

Understeer is [...]

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