News12th Oct 20181 min readAudi used fake VINs in South Korean emissions cheating scheme - report…Derek Fung
News12th Oct 20182 min read2019 Ford Ranger: Half of XLT/Wildtraks are bi-turbo…Scott CollieWere you wondering whether buyers would take to the 2.0-litre bi-turbo engine offered in the new Ford Ranger? Wonder no longer, because it appears they're happily hopping aboard the downsizing train. Martin Gunsberg, Ford Australia communications head, today told media 50 per cent of Ranger XLT and Wildtrak buyers are opting for the new 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel and 10-speed automatic transmission over the cheaper (and older) 3.2-litre five-cylinder oiler. …
Podcast12th Oct 20181 min readCarAdvice podcast 124: LIVE from our editorial event where we drove our S1 blindfolded!…Episode #124
News12th Oct 20182 min readAlpine A110: Half of initial Oz allocation sold…Scott CollieAlpine has sold 32 of the 60 initial A110 'Premiere Edition' cars it's been assigned for 2018, and has five pre-orders for its 2019 allocation of Pure and Legende models. Speaking with media at Motorclassica in Melbourne, Andrew Moore, Alpine Australia managing director, confirmed the figures …
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News11th Oct 20182 min readMitsuoka Rock Star unveiled…Derek FungThe Mitsuoka Rock Star has been revealed in Japan, and it's a remarkably good recreation of the second-generation Chevrolet Corvette based on the current Mazda MX-5. It's certainly easier to love than some of Mitsuoka's other creations, like the Orochi mid-engine sports car, and various Jaguar-inspired models based on the Nissan Micra. Built to celebrate the company's 50th birthday, the Rock Star has a completely unique body, with the exception of the doors and windscreen. …
News11th Oct 20182 min read2019 Mazda CX-5 2.5T launches in Japan…James WongThe Mazda CX-5 has been updated in its home market, confirming the availability of the CX-9's 2.5-litre turbo petrol engine for the mid-sized SUV. Available to pre-order now in the Japanese domestic market, the refreshed CX-5 range is the first model in the company's Japanese line-up to offer the turbocharged petrol powertrain – which makes 169kW at 4250rpm and 420Nm at 2000rpm – while also debuting Mazda's upgraded G-Vectoring Control Plus. …
