News1st May 20182 min readFord considering all options for loss-making areas…News1st May 20182 min readFord considering all options for loss-making areas…
News1st May 20181 min readFord develops window tech to help the blind experience the environment…Derek Fung
News1st May 20181 min readRusty cars flunk crash tests - video…James WongNew tests conducted by Thatcham Research have highlighted the dangers of driving vehicles corroded by rust. A fifth-generation Volkswagen Golf and a first-generation Mazda 6 were subjected to safety testing in line with the current Euro NCAP criteria, on behalf of Swedish insurance organisation, Folksam. The results demonstrate how chassis rust can impact a vehicle's crash performance, which is a significant risk for drivers of older cars. …
News1st May 20182 min readInfiniti electric cars to offer at least 500km range…Scott CollieHaving announced its plans to build a new electricified vehicle platform, reports have revealed Infiniti's battery-electric cars will have a range of at least 500km. Speaking to Automotive News, the brand's president, Roland Krueger, suggested 311 miles (500km) would be the minimum range offered by cars on the new battery-based platform. He also suggested the platform can handle up to 300kW. …
News1st May 20181 min readPoll: HiLux Rugged X rolls Colorado SportsCat…News1st May 20181 min readPoll: HiLux Rugged X rolls Colorado SportsCat…
News30th Apr 20182 min read2019 Toyota Corolla: Australian details…James WongInitial local details for the all-new 2019 Toyota Corolla range have been revealed this week, ahead of a local launch in August. For our market, the Corolla will be offered with two powertrains – one petrol, one petrol-electric hybrid – along with two transmissions. The new 2.0-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine develops 125kW of power and 200Nm of torque, representing an increase of 21.4 per cent and 15.6 per cent over the outgoing 1.8-litre engine respectively. …
News30th Apr 20182 min readHSV Silverado pricing and specs…James WongHolden Special Vehicles (HSV) has announced pricing and specifications for the Chevrolet Silverado range, with the re-engineered American pick-up truck to start at $114,990 before on-road costs. Five variants will be offered locally, though all versions feature the same 6.6-litre 'Duramax' V8 turbo-diesel making a healthy 332kW of power and 1234Nm of torque …
