News19th Jul 20162 min readPeugeot 208 gets Apple CarPlay in new special: Drive-away deals on 208, 308, 2008, 4008…News19th Jul 20162 min readPeugeot 208 gets Apple CarPlay in new special: Drive-away deals on 208, 308, 2008, 4008…
News19th Jul 20161 min read2015-2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class, CLA, GLA recalled for transmission fix…James WongMercedes-Benz has issued a recall for 14 vehicles from its A-Class, CLA and GLA lines over concerns a fracture in the transmission could result in a loss of drive. The German brand reports that a welded seam in the dual-clutch transmission’s assembly may fracture over time. If the fault occurs, a loss of drive poses an accident hazard to the vehicle’s occupants and other road users. …
News18th Jul 20163 min read2017 Volkswagen Tiguan pricing and specifications…Mike CostelloThe 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan will hit Australian showrooms in September priced from $31,990 plus on-road costs. The new point of entry is $3000 higher than the outgoing car's RRP, though the new-generation version is significantly larger and better-equipped. Kicking off the new Volkswagen Tiguan range is the Trendline 110TSI with a 1.4-litre turbo-petrol engine producing 110kW/250Nm, matched to six-speed manual or six-speed DSG transmissions, with a front-wheel drive layout. …
News18th Jul 20162 min readLand Rover reveals on- and off-road autonomous vehicle tech…News18th Jul 20162 min readLand Rover reveals on- and off-road autonomous vehicle tech…
News18th Jul 20161 min read2016 Suzuki Baleno: Australian details revealed…James WongA number of key equipment details for the incoming 2016 Suzuki Baleno hatch have surfaced on the company's Australian website, ahead of its local launch in the coming weeks. The page details two equipment levels - GL and GLX - along with some headlining features that will come with the new hatchback. Pricing, transmission and engine specs are still yet to be confirmed, with these details likely to come closer to the Baleno’s Australian launch. …
News17th Jul 20162 min readFocus RS drift mode: 'no negative feedback', says Ford Performance global boss…Paul Maric
News17th Jul 20167 min readThank you Ford, for Focus RS Drift Mode…Paul MaricIf you ever needed any more evidence that Australia is descending into a nanny state, just look at the coverage media outlets and social commenters are imposing on us this week. It all centres around the new Ford Focus RS. Along with being one of the safest hatches in the world (it comes with a raft of airbags and stability control, amongst other safety features), the Focus RS is built as a car capable of being used on the road and on the race track. …
