News16th Jun 20182 min readChina to mandate car-tracking chips from 2019 – report…News16th Jun 20182 min readChina to mandate car-tracking chips from 2019 – report…
News15th Jun 20181 min readPorsche celebrates 70 years - video…Scott CollieIn case you missed our podcast, the 911 Speedster reveal, and Taycan name announcement last week, Porsche is celebrating 70 years since its first car, the 356 Roadster, was registered. To celebrate, the brand has put together a brief video celebrating its history, and reiterating what it's all about. There's the usual mix of sharp cuts, dramatic music and deep-voiced narration in there, but it's also an excellent snapshot of why motoring enthusiasts love Porsche so much. …
News15th Jun 20181 min readMercedes-Benz expands Takata recall…James WongMercedes-Benz Australia has expanded its Takata airbag recall campaign, which affects the 2006-12 model-year GL, ML and SLK model lines. The German marque says the number of units affected by the campaign has grown to 8817 vehicles – up from the 2850 previously reported. It's worth noting the Mercedes-Benz models included in this notice are fitted with the less-dangerous 'beta' inflators, though the recall is still related to a major safety issue. …
News15th Jun 20182 min readAston Martin Vantage GT3, GT4 revealed…News15th Jun 20182 min readAston Martin Vantage GT3, GT4 revealed…
News15th Jun 20181 min read2020 Porsche Taycan teased – video…James WongPorsche has published a teaser video for its upcoming Taycan electric sports car, the production version of the Mission E concept. It won't enter the market until 2019, but the German marque is keen to highlight the fact it hasn't lost its mojo with electric power. The Taycan is described as "soul, electrified", and claims to give the driver "a certain feeling" behind the wheel just like all other Porsche models. …
Podcast15th Jun 20181 min readCarAdvice podcast 107: Ford Australia's Daniella Winter talks Mustang…Episode #107
News14th Jun 20182 min read2019 Skoda Kodiaq RS: Bi-turbo diesel confirmed, unlikely for Australia – UPDATE…Derek Fung
News14th Jun 20181 min read2018 Mazda BT-50 recalled for steering fix…James WongMazda Australia has issued a recall for 11 BT-50 utes sold at the end of April, over concerns vehicles could experience a loss of steering. The company reports that a "potential quality issue" with the welding of the lower intermediate steering shaft is the cause of the fault, which in turn could cause sudden, unexpected loss of steering. If the condition occurs, Mazda says this could pose a hazard to the vehicle's occupants and other road users. …
