News16th Nov 20181 min readAustralians charged $761 million each year for car batteries…News16th Nov 20181 min readAustralians charged $761 million each year for car batteries…
News16th Nov 20181 min readRenault Captur S-Edition announced…Chris GethingRenault Australia has quietly launched the new Captur S-Edition, which brings a new, morepowerful engine and added equipment for $1000 over the existing Intens range-topper. Headlining the new variant is a 1.3-litre turbo petrol engine producing 110kW of power at 5250rpm and 250Nm of torque at 1600rpm. The new engine was co-developed with Mercedes-Benz, and is shared with the recently launched A-Class hatchback, as well as Renault's own upcoming Kadjar mid-sized SUV. …
News16th Nov 20182 min read2019 Toyota Corolla sedan revealed…Scott CollieToyota has unveiled the new Corolla Sedan at Auto Guangzhou in China, ahead of its arrival in Australian showrooms "more than a year" later. Underpinned by the same Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) as the hatchback, the car will be offered with "many of the features and technology of the hatch" launched locally in August. …
Podcast16th Nov 20181 min readCarAdvice podcast 129: LIVE from V-Spec Performance, with pristine Japanese sports cars!…Episode #129
News15th Nov 20182 min readBMW 118d, 120i dead for 2019…Scott CollieBMW will bring the 1 Series into 2019 with a trimmed-back range, culling the 118d and 120i as it prepares to welcome the next-generation model. The company yesterday announced a new Shadow Edition for the 118i and 125i, along with a new style-oriented options package. …
News15th Nov 20182 min readLexus SC430: Takata recall initiated…Scott CollieLexus Australia has initiated its recall for the old-generation SC430 sports car as part of the ongoing Takata campaign ahead of schedule. Initially slated for July or December 2019, the company's local division says recall work will commence during the first quarter of 2019, when replacement parts are expected to be available. …
