News24th May 20181 min read2016 Ford Kuga, 2017 Escape recalled…News24th May 20181 min read2016 Ford Kuga, 2017 Escape recalled…
News24th May 20181 min read2012-2016 Ford Kuga, Focus manual recalled…Scott CollieFord Australia has recalled Kuga and Focus models fitted with a manual transmission built between December 2012 and June 2016, over concerns about an overheating clutch assembly. According to the company, the clutch assembly could overheat if there's excessive clutch slip. If the condition occurs, the clutch pressure plate could crack or fracture, which could then damage the assembly and create a fluid leak. …
News23rd May 20182 min readUber ends self-driving tests in Arizona after fatal crash…Derek FungUber has decided to end tests of its autonomous vehicles in Arizona, after one of its test mules struck and killed a pedestrian in Tempe this March. In an internal email written by Uber executive Eric Meyhofer, and published by Ars Technica, the company announced it will "wind down [autonomous vehicle] operations in Phoenix", and "refocus the bulk of our efforts in our engineering hubs in San Francisco and Pittsburgh". …
News23rd May 20181 min readLexus NX Sport revealed, not for Australia…News23rd May 20181 min readLexus NX Sport revealed, not for Australia…
News23rd May 20182 min readFerrari SP38 one-off unveiled…Derek FungThe Ferrari SP38 one-off special has been unveiled and ceremonially handed over to its new owner, prior to a few hot laps at Fiorano. Based on the 488 GTB, the design of the SP38's unique body is said to be inspired by the F40, especially the flip-up carbon-fibre engine cover. The SP38's rear wing is claimed to be a very subtle nod to the F40's much more overt offering. …
News23rd May 20182 min readTesla Model 3 'not good enough to recommend' - Consumer Reports…Scott Collie
News23rd May 20182 min readVolvo and Amazon Prime Now combine to offer test drives…Scott CollieVolvo has teamed up with Amazon to offer tech-savvy potential buyers a test drive, provided they live in a specific part of the UK. Starting in London (June 9/10) and running through Birmingham (16/17 June), Manchester (23/24 June) and Edinburgh (30 June/1 July), the program will allow Amazon Prime Now subscribers to book a test drive of the V40 and have the car delivered to their door. …
