Podcast13th Oct 20172 min readCarAdvice podcast 74: Melbourne conducts one of world's largest self-driving surveys…Episode #74
News13th Oct 20172 min readWorld's-first petrol and diesel ban to help combat Oxford "public health emergency" from 2020…Scott Collie
News12th Oct 20172 min readFord Focus RS and ST concepts unveiled ahead of SEMA 2017…Derek FungFour cars based on the Focus RS and ST will be among the 50 vehicles on the Ford stand at this year's SEMA show. The Rally Revival Ford Focus RS (top) looks as though it's ready for a bit of dirt-track racing, thanks to its vinyl graphics pack and white 19-inch OZ Racing Superturismo GT wheels. Performance is improved via a new high-flow induction kit, upgraded intercooler, a Ford Performance exhaust system, and a short-throw shifter. …
News12th Oct 20172 min readHonda: Affordable sports car "very desirable", more RS models on the way…Scott Collie
News12th Oct 20172 min readHonda CR-V Hybrid ruled out, EVs on the radar…James WongHonda's local boss has ruled out an Australian introduction for the CR-V Hybrid shown in 'prototype' form at this year's Frankfurt motor show, but the brand hasn't turned its back on bringing electric vehicles Down Under in the not-too-distant future. …
News11th Oct 20172 min readSergio Marchionne casts doubt on Tesla, electric vehicle viability…News11th Oct 20172 min readSergio Marchionne casts doubt on Tesla, electric vehicle viability…
News11th Oct 20172 min read2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS spied almost free of disguise…Derek FungThe third-generation Mercedes-Benz CLS has been spied without a trace of the disguise tape usually seen on pre-production prototypes, although there is a sheet covering part of the boot lid and all of the tail-lights. Given the car's parking spot next to a wall, our spy photographer was unable to snap any pictures of the car's front end. Earlier spy photos, however, revealed an angular set of headlights flanking an aggressive front grille. …
News11th Oct 20172 min readKobe Steel falsification scandal may impact Toyota, Honda, Nissan, other Japanese marques…Derek Fung
News11th Oct 20172 min readVictoria: Numbers show young drivers safer with Graduated Licensing…James Wong
News11th Oct 20171 min read2015-17 Mercedes-Benz A-Class, B-Class, CLA recalled for fire risk…James WongMercedes-Benz has issued a recall for its A-Class, B-Class and CLA model lines sold between 2015 and 2017 over concerns a faulty starter could pose a fire risk. The German marque says affected vehicles could be fitted with a starter that may become blocked "due to prior damage", which may cause it to become electrically overloaded if multiple and/or extended start attempts are made. In the "worst case scenario", the fault could cause nearby components to ignite and catch fire. …
News11th Oct 20171 min readNissan Navara, Tiida recalled for Takata airbags: 82,000 vehicles affected…James Wong
