News11th Mar 20191 min readTesla changes tack: More stores to remain open, prices rise to compensate…News11th Mar 20191 min readTesla changes tack: More stores to remain open, prices rise to compensate…
News10th Mar 20192 min readMcLaren 720S Spider gets MSO'd for Geneva…James WongMcLaren Special Operations (MSO) has revealed a bespoke version of the 720S Spider at the Geneva motor show, which the company says "emphasises the cutting-edge aerodynamics" of the drop-top variant. Finished in a main coat of Meteorite Grey, the 720S Spider by MSO features accents that use a tri-tone paint, dubbed Coriolis, in the aero work – Cerulean Blue, Burton Blue and Abyss Black. …
News10th Mar 20192 min read2005-09 Holden Astra, HSV Astra VXR: Takata recall initiated…Scott CollieHolden has initiated the Takata recall for the 2005-09 Astra hatch, Astra Wagon, Astra Convertible, and Astra VXR. As with all Takata-related recalls, airbag inflators in affected cars can degrade because of a combination of high temperatures and humidity. If cars fitted with a faulty inflator are involved in an accident, too much internal pressure can make the inflator housing explode, sending metal fragments shooting into the cabin. …
News9th Mar 20192 min readThe week's top news stories: March 10, 2019…News9th Mar 20192 min readThe week's top news stories: March 10, 2019…
News9th Mar 20191 min read2019 World Car Awards: Top 3 finalists named…James WongThe World Car Awards countdown continues at the 2019 Geneva motor show, with the top three finalists in each category announced this week. A jury of 86 journalists narrowed down a pool of 40 new models to 10 finalists last month, now down to three, with the winner to be announced at the New York motor show in April. In addition to the overall World Car of the Year award, several other categories have also been narrowed down to three candidates. …
News8th Mar 20191 min read2018 Subaru Outback Diesel recalled…Scott CollieSubaru has recalled the 2018 Outback Diesel, over concerns some vehicles might have been fitted with an incorrect oil pipe. According to the company, affected vehicles are fitted with an oil pipe that's too small on the inside. That could leave the turbo's turbine bearing short of oil, which in turn could make it wear prematurely or seize and fracture. If the turbine blade fractures, the fragments might be ingested by the engine, which could make the engine stop and fail to restart. …
