News4th Feb 20182 min readBMW X2 three-cylinder, diesel variants landing mid-year…News4th Feb 20182 min readBMW X2 three-cylinder, diesel variants landing mid-year…
News3rd Feb 20182 min read2019 Audi A6 Avant spied…James WongThe next-generation Audi A6 Avant has been spied during development testing, giving us a first look at the luxury marque's upcoming large wagon. Despite being camouflaged in a swirly black-and-white wrap, we can see the A6 Avant will look very much like the sedan (also pictured), albeit with a more practical roofline and rump. Compared to the current model, the new A6 in both body styles appears lower and wider, giving it a more aggressive and athletic stance. …
News3rd Feb 20181 min read2018 Volkswagen Polo recalled for towing eye fix…Scott CollieVolkswagen Australia has recalled the 2018 model-year Polo, over fears the welding on the included towing eye could fail under duress. According to the company, the towing eye in the vehicle tool kit could tear when force is exerted on it. If it does tear, the towrope could sling back and injure people standing nearby. A total of 2611 cars are affected by the recall. A VIN list is attached here. …
News3rd Feb 20181 min read2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class supports car sharing with 'friends and family'…News3rd Feb 20181 min read2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class supports car sharing with 'friends and family'…
News3rd Feb 20182 min readMBUX will 'quickly proliferate' throughout the Mercedes-Benz range…Derek FungThe new MBUX infotainment system will be offered in quick order in other Mercedes-Benz models. According to Ola Kaellenius, head of research and car development at Mercedes-Benz, the new infotainment system will "quickly proliferate" through the company's range, and "within a couple of years" it will be available in every model. …
News2nd Feb 20181 min readToyota recalls 24,000 vehicles for airbag fix…James WongToyota has issued a recall for 23,964 vehicles across its 2015 Corolla, Fortuner, HiLux and Prius model lines over concerns a faulty sensor could cause the airbags to deactivate. According to the Japanese automotive giant, the insulations on the IC chips peel over time on affected cars, creating an open circuit. If the condition occurs, the airbag warning light will illuminate, while the side/curtain and/or front airbags could be deactivated. …
