Podcast27th Dec 20171 min readBest of the CarAdvice podcast from 2017: plus bloopers!…CarAdvice Podcast
News26th Dec 20171 min readAston Martin DB9, DBS, Virage and Vanquish recalled…Scott CollieAston Martin Lagonda has recalled the DB9, DBS, Virage and Vanquish, over concerns an in-cabin battery supply cable could cause a fire. If the driver seat is pushed all the way back in affected cars, it could compress (and damage) the battery supply cable. According to the company, this can happen when the driver manually puts the seat back (likely, if they're tall) or, in some cases, if the seat loses its calibration. …
News25th Dec 20172 min readHyundai to debut smart assistant at CES 2018…Scott CollieHyundai has teamed up with SoundHound to create a new voice assistant for the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), set for a 2019 production debut. According to the company, the assistant will be among the first proactive voice control systems on the market, designed to help the driver by prompting them about upcoming meetings and, depending on traffic, suggesting a different departure time. …
News25th Dec 20173 min readTop 5 most powerful cars we drove in 2017…News25th Dec 20173 min readTop 5 most powerful cars we drove in 2017…
News24th Dec 20171 min readToyota LandCruiser gets Vilner makeover…James WongThe Toyota LandCruiser has been given a plush makeover by aftermarket trim specialists, Vilner. Based on a V8 turbo-diesel LandCruiser, the black-on-red SUV definitely has an imposing presence, but we'll let you decide whether it's a good look or not. Most of the changes have been made on the inside, including Bordeaux-coloured leather and Alcantara upholstery, front seats from an 'E60' BMW 5 Series, and a re-trimmed steering wheel. …
News23rd Dec 20171 min readVideo: 2018 Ford Focus RS Limited Edition road and track drive…Jez SpinksThe Ford Focus RS Limited Edition is an upgraded version of the Blue Oval hot-hatch we’ve loved since it was released in mid 2016. It lifts the price tag from $50,990 to $56,990, though additions include the Performance Wheel Package that was previously a $2500 option and, more exclusively, a Quaife helical-geared limited-slip differential for the front axle. …
News23rd Dec 20171 min readFiat Chrysler, owners and US government nearing diesel solution…Scott Collie
