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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 Falco...
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...
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 varia...
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...
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...
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, multip...
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 e...
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...
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...
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 d...