News9th Dec 20171 min read2017 Kia Carnival recalled for brake fix…News9th Dec 20171 min read2017 Kia Carnival recalled for brake fix…
News8th Dec 20172 min readToyota Supra won't be shown in Detroit - report…Scott CollieToyota says the Supra isn't ready to go yet, meaning the hotly-anticipated sports-car collaboration with BMW won't be on show in Detroit. Rumours suggested the 2018 Detroit motor show could be where the Japanese manufacturer would finally unveil a production-ready version of the FT-1 concept, initially shown in 2014. Speaking to Motor Trend, Jack Hollis, Toyota group vice president and general manager of North America, said the car isn't ready for general consumption just yet. …
News8th Dec 20171 min read2015-16 Mercedes-AMG C63 recalled…James WongMercedes-AMG has issued a recall for 1343 examples of its 2015 and 2016 C63 S model line, over concerns drivetrain torque peaks could cause the drive-shaft to fail. The manufacturer reports pulling away on wet roads could see the vehicle's drivetrain experience torque peaks. If the condition occurs, it could lead to the failure of the drive-shaft, resulting in a "loss of propulsion". Mercedes-AMG says the fault may increase the risk of an accident. …
News8th Dec 20171 min readUniti unveils crowdfunded city EV…News8th Dec 20171 min readUniti unveils crowdfunded city EV…
News8th Dec 20172 min readRenault unveils new 1.3-litre turbocharged engine…Scott CollieRenault has unveiled a new petrol engine, developed in tandem with Daimler and alliance partner Nissan. The new 1.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol mill will debut in the Scenic and Grand Scenic in Europe, with three separate trim levels offered: Energy TCe 115, Energy TCe 140 and Energy TCe 160. …
Podcast8th Dec 20172 min readCarAdvice podcast 82: Are dealership paint protection offers worthwhile?…Episode #82
News7th Dec 20174 min readHolden Colorado SportsCat By HSV revealed as new product era begins…Jez SpinksHolden Special Vehicles has unveiled the first product in its new, post-Commodore-V8 world: the Colorado SportsCat by HSV. The “enhanced” version of the Holden Colorado goes on sale in February, and is indicative of the more diversified portfolio as HSV enters a new era after decades of high-performance muscle cars. …
