Car News

UPDATE (14/11/2019): We've added the expected local launch timing to the bottom of this article. The Ferrari Roma, a new "2+" coupe with two full-size front seats and two smaller seats at the rear, has been unveiled overnight.

American Special Vehicles (ASV) has issued a recall for 1197 units across the 2015-18 model-year Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup truck lines, over concerns the drag link could separate from the adjuster sleeve. The conversion specialist reports: "The drag link jam nut may loosen and may result in the drag link separating from the adjuster sleeve".

Holden has become the first car company in Australia to rent vehicles directly to the general public – giving them the option to switch between a hatchback, an SUV or a ute at a short notice, as their needs change throughout the year. Holden’s rental car service called Maven has been around since 2017, but until now has only made cars available to drivers in the “gig” economy, such as food delivery drivers or Uber ride-share drivers.

A new patent seems to confirm rumours Fiat Chrysler (FCA) is developing a new turbocharged inline six-cylinder petrol engine. Mopar Insiders has discovered a patent on the US Patent and Trademark Office website for exhaust gas recirculation system for a turbocharged petrol engine. The patent, which was approved April this year, features an explanatory diagram with a straight-six engine.

Kia has revealed the first images of its all-new K5/Optima mid-sized sedan, which is a marked departure from the vehicle that preceded it. Measuring 4905mm long and 1860mm wide, the new Optima is 50mm longer and 25mm wider than the current model, while the longer 2850mm wheelbase is claimed to provide a "stable driving character", while the 20mm lower roofline (1445mm) ensures a "low-slung sporty profile".