News14th Sep 20181 min readNissan Pulsar exits Europe too…News14th Sep 20181 min readNissan Pulsar exits Europe too…
News14th Sep 20181 min readHolden Barina axed in Australia…James WongThe Holden Barina will soon be dropped from the Australian line-up, the company has confirmed this week. Speaking with CarAdvice, a Holden spokesperson said the Barina "will not continue as part of Holden line-up". "Our Barina customers will continue to have the highest quality service from our Holden dealers," she added. The decision marks the end of a nameplate that has been around for over 30 years and six generations. …
News14th Sep 20183 min read2019 DS3 Crossback revealed…James WongThe DS3 Crossback has been revealed this week in Europe, headlined by the availability of an all-electric powertrain along with the brand's latest convenience and driving technologies. Based on the PSA Group's Common Modular Platform (CMP), the DS3 Crossback shares its architecture with the upcoming next-generation Peugeot 208 and Opel/Vauxhall Corsa. …
Podcast14th Sep 20181 min readCarAdvice podcast 120: How did the i30 N get its exhaust note?…Episode #120
News14th Sep 20181 min readVolvo Vera autonomous truck concept has no cab…Derek FungThe cabless Volvo Vera autonomous truck has been debuted, as the company continues development on self-driving heavy-haulers. Vera is designed to carry standard container and trailers over short distances within ports, factories and large logistics centres. Operating at low speeds to "ensure maximum safety", Vera trucks are connected wirelessly to a central command centre, which keeps track of every vehicle's location, battery state, goods type, traffic flow, and other critical factors. …
News13th Sep 20181 min readToyota Prius recalled…Scott CollieToyota has recalled the current-generation Prius, over concerns about the engine wire harness. According to the company, the harness connected to the Power Control Unit could come into contact with the connector cover and wear over time, creating the risk of an electrical short. If the issue generates enough heat, there's a risk of fire. A total of 795 cars are included in the campaign – a VIN list is attached here. …
