Brembo: Brake-by-wire needs work, will become more common
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Giovanni Canavotto, executive director for braking systems at Brembo, believes brake-by-wire systems will become a "strong trend over the next decade", but still have some hurdles to overcome.
In an interview with Car and Driver Canavotto noted brake-by-wire systems "really give us and carmakers flexibility with tuning".
Dodge has teased the 2019 Challenger SRT Hellcat, with a mean retro-inspired look up front.
We don't know anything about the supercharged V8 lurking under the bonnet, but that bonnet itself (or hood, in American speak) has gained a dual-snorkel air intake.
It's designed to bring to mind Mopar muscle from the mid-1960s and early-1970s, but Dodge also says it will ram even more air into the hungry Hemi V8 lurking within.
Kia has revealed local pricing and specifications for its updated Carnival people mover (link opens in new tab), which now kicks off at $42,490 before on-road costs.
Power comes from a choice of 3.3-litre V6 petrol or 2.2-litre four-cylinder diesel engines, both of which are hooked up to a new eight-speed automatic transmission. The petrol produces 206kW of power and 336Nm of torque, while the diesel makes 147kW and 440Nm.
Mercedes-Benz Australia has added the entry-level GLC200 to its popular GLC SUV line-up, dropping the entry price to $61,990 before on-road costs.
The GLC 200 is powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol making 135kW and 300Nm, put to the rear wheels through a nine-speed automatic transmission.
The updated 2018 Mini Hatch is nearly upon us, but how far has it come since the original reborn, 'new' Mini Cooper?
Good question! To find out, let's have a look back in time to see how the German-owned British hatch has evolved after nearly two decades on sale.
Launched towards the end of 2000 (2002 in Australia), the 'R50' Mini hatchback was the first model launched under the new Mini marque, after the original Mini was discontinued earlier that same year.
