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New Aston Martin Vantage vs Ferrari Roma and 911 Turbo

Autocar

With no changes to the old car’s body-in-white, the pillbox view forward remains to be savoured, but the fussy switchgear, the awkward centre console and the ancient Mercedes -sourced electronics haven’t survived. The suspension takes up speed bumps cleanly and the car rarely if ever crashes through potholes.

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Top 10 Pre Purchase Car Checks Most Buyers Overlook

Car Examer

Heavy suspension part corrosion Pro Tip: Drive over bumps and rough roads to listen for clunks or knocking noises. Electronics You might check the AC , but do you test every button and feature ? Air Conditioning & Electronics Test every feature. Uneven tire wear This could mean alignment or suspension issues. Think twice.

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2025 Mitsubishi Triton GSR Review: Standing Out In A Crowded Pickup Market

Carscoops

The vehicle we tested was also equipped with a tow bar and a Redarc electronic brake controller (an AU$850 / $522 option). Somehow, Mitsubishi has been able to develop the suspension in such a way that the rear remains soft and subtle over bumps, making it a pleasure to drive on a daily basis. The old Triton was much the same.

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BMW X5

Autocar

The plug-in hybrid in particular received a big bump in power and range.BMW X5 range at a glanceWith the facelift, the X5 range was slimmed down to just four versions. 2023, the X5 and its coupé-roofed X6 sibling were given quite an extensive facelift so they could continue to keep up in this very competitive segment.

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‘What I wish I knew before buying my old Toyota LandCruiser’

Drive.com

There are too many electronics and non-serviceable parts to go wrong. You always end up bumping into people who have owned one, still own one, or grew up around one too. Now I look at these old LandCruisers, especially the 80 Series, and think about how much I’d much rather go off-road in one of those than a modern 4×4.

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New Bentley Flying Spur swaps W12 for 771bhp hybrid V8

Autocar

New twin-valve dampers are said to improve bump absorption in Comfort mode while retaining the body control offered in Sport. The electronic stability control software has been updated to keep the car stable in a broader range of scenarios. The car’s chassis has also been revised.

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Kimera Evo38 is spiritual successor to legendary Lancia 037

Autocar

So too does the Evo38 offer greater potential for configuration of the suspension settings with motorised shock absorbers controlled via buttons on the steering wheel, while a new suspension lift function prepares the car for more extreme terrains - or speed bumps.