News23rd Jan 20181 min read2014-18 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk recalled for recovery straps…News23rd Jan 20181 min read2014-18 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk recalled for recovery straps…
News22nd Jan 20182 min readJeep Grand Commander revealed for China…James WongThe Jeep Grand Commander has been revealed for the Chinese market in a new online video, ahead of an anticipated debut at the Beijing motor show in April. In terms of design, the Grand Commander stays true to the Yuntu concept that previewed it at last year's Shanghai motor show, with slim front and rear lighting elements combined with a chunky and rugged exterior. …
News22nd Jan 20182 min readScientists make carbon-fibre from plants, may reduce its price…Derek FungScientists have found a way that could make carbon-fibre both cheaper and more environmentally-friendly to produce. Carbon-fibre reinforced plastic is light, strong and fashionable, and a great way to make a car a faster or more fuel efficient. Unfortunately, it's also hugely expensive, which means it's largely restricted to vehicles with big sticker prices or designed specifically for racing. …
News22nd Jan 20181 min read2018 Kia Cerato takes on... a Lamborghini Aventador?…News22nd Jan 20181 min read2018 Kia Cerato takes on... a Lamborghini Aventador?…
News22nd Jan 20183 min readQLD police union: hidden speed cameras are 'revenue raisers'; don't save lives…Alborz FallahThe head of the Queensland Police Union (QPU) has publically acknowledged that covert and hidden speed cameras do not save lives and are indeed nothing more than revenue raisers for the state government. Confirming the public’s perception that hidden camera vans and trailers have no effect in reducing the road toll, the president of the Queensland Police Union, Ian Levers, told CarAdvice it’s time for a change. “They are revenue raisers pure and simple, we all know it,” Levers said. …
News22nd Jan 20182 min readVolkswagen Golf 8 production due in 2019, but Australian launch much further out…James Wong
News21st Jan 20183 min read2018 BMW X2 pricing and specs…James WongLocal pricing and specifications for the 2018 BMW X2 range have been announced this week, with the company's newest SUV model to kick off from $55,900 when it lands in March. At launch just one variant will be offered, the X2 sDrive20i. Outputs are rated at 141kW and 280Nm from the 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol, with 0-100km/h taking around 7.7 seconds. More variants will join the line-up later on, the company has confirmed, but details are still to be finalised. …
