News7th Feb 20184 min readMcLaren Senna will hit 340km/h, creates 800kg of downforce…News7th Feb 20184 min readMcLaren Senna will hit 340km/h, creates 800kg of downforce…
News7th Feb 20182 min readKia SP concept revealed in Delhi…James WongThe Kia SP concept has been officially revealed at the 2018 Auto Expo in New Delhi, offering a look at a small SUV model aimed primarily at the Indian market. According to the Korean manufacturer, the SP concept "provides a glimpse of what's in store for motoring enthusiasts once Kia kicks off retail sales in India" during the second half of 2019. …
News7th Feb 20182 min readVFACTS Flashbacks: January in history…Scott CollieEvery month, the latest VFACTS report sends CarAdvice into meltdown. Last month, the HiLux and Ranger maintained their spots atop the sales charts, continuing Australia's love affair with the dual-cab ute. But it wasn't always this way. Here's a look at VFACTS data from January 1998, 2003, 2008 and 2013 for a better understanding of how the average Australian buyer's preferences have changed. …
News6th Feb 20182 min read2018 BMW X3 M40i pricing and specs…News6th Feb 20182 min read2018 BMW X3 M40i pricing and specs…
News6th Feb 20182 min readEuropean buyers quickly warming to alternative fuels…Scott CollieEuropean registrations of alternative-fuel vehicles grew 35.1 per cent in Q4 of 2017, contributing to impressive 39.7 growth over the whole year. A total of 227,378 alternative-fuel vehicles (AFVs) were registered in the European Union during Q4, accounting for 6.7 per cent of total sales. Pure-electric cars (dubbed electrically-chargeable by the EU) accounted for 1.9 per cent of all vehicle registrations over that period. …
News6th Feb 20182 min readChevrolet Bolt: Business case hinges on legislation…Paul MaricHolden has taken steps to bring a fully-electric car to the Australian market, but the business case depends on government support. In August 2017, Holden lodged a trademark application to protect the use of Chevrolet Bolt. The company then transported a vehicle to Australia for local testing – and display at the Holden Dream Cruise in 2017. The Chevrolet Bolt is an all-electric car capable of travelling 320km between charges, and retails for around US$30,000 in its home market. …
