Podcast8th Dec 20171 min readCarAdvice podcast 82: Are dealership paint protection offers worthwhile?…Episode #82
News7th Dec 20172 min readDieselgate executive jailed for seven years…Derek FungOliver Schmidt, a former Volkswagen executive, has been sentenced to seven years jail for his role in the Dieselgate emissions cheating scheme. Schmidt agreed to a plea deal in October this year, and was officially given the maximum penalty this week: a seven year jail term and a US$400,000 ($525,000) fine. At his sentencing hearing in Detroit, his lawyers had argued for a more lenient punishment. …
News7th Dec 20173 min readHSV: Chevrolet Camaro confirmed for Australia…Jez SpinksThe Chevrolet Camaro will be converted to right-hand drive by HSV, giving Holden a response to Australia’s best-selling sports car. HSV this week confirmed long-running rumours that the Camaro would bring its rivalry with the Mustang from America to local showrooms, giving Holden fans a V8 option following the demise of the home-grown Commodore in the process. …
News7th Dec 20172 min read911 GT3 Touring Package was a response to 'car flippers'…News7th Dec 20172 min read911 GT3 Touring Package was a response to 'car flippers'…
News7th Dec 20172 min readPSA Group creates tilting EV…Scott CollieThe Peugeot Citroen Group (PSA) has created a new electric 'mobility solution' for the European EU-Live consortium. With four wheels, two electric motors and one internal-combustion engine, the funky-looking vehicle can be driven on tight city streets or, if you're feeling particularly brave, on the motorway. …
News6th Dec 20171 min read2018/19 Audi TT RS spied…James WongA lightly-camouflaged Audi TT RS roadster has been spied this week on the roads of Germany, pointing to an upcoming facelift due sometime next year. Compared to the current car, this prototype sports a slightly larger front grille and a new LED daytime-running light signature. There also appears to be revised bumper treatments, along with more pronounced side skirts. …
