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Mazda BT-50: Owners offered bump steer fix

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Mazda Australia has confirmed it has introduced an update to its BT-50 ute that’s claimed to alleviate premature and uneven tyre wear due to bump steer. Bump steer is when your wheels steer themselves without any input from the steering wheel. As the name suggests, it typically occurs when a vehicle hits a bump in the road.

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Isuzu details free fix for ‘bump steer’ issue on D-Max and MU-X

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Isuzu Ute Australia has confirmed it has revised the steering alignment of its D-Max ute and MU-X SUV to fix the bump steer issue causing premature and uneven tyre wear on customers’ vehicles. Depending on the circumstances, Isuzu Ute Australia will go as far as replacing the tyres that have premature and uneven wear due to bump steer.

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Kimera Evo38 is spiritual successor to legendary Lancia 037

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It's an evolution of the Italian firm’s debut model, the Evo37, with the most notable modification being the addition of a driven front axle to make this a true Integrale, in Lancia parlance - and bringing to fruition a concept for a 4WD 037 that never materialised in period.

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Callum Turns Jaguar C-X75 Into The Street-Legal Supercar It Was Meant To Be

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Modifications include a refined exterior, active aero, and an overhauled cabin with improved NVH. The new build – based on the Car 001 – is said to be the most refined yet, thanks to a wide range of modifications. Callum perfected another example of the Jaguar C-X75 prototype from the 007 movie Spectre.

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Toyota Crown Crossover Landscape Is A Rugged-Looking Special Edition For Japan

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The most adventurous and most expensive version of the hybrid crossover features several off-road modifications, making it more suitable for outdoor activities. Interior modifications are limited to gold “Landscape” lettering on the dashboard, and 60:40 split folding rear seats for carrying longer items like surfboards.

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RML P39 reinvents Porsche 911 as 900bhp track monster

Autocar

Despite the extreme modifications made for the P39, RML said it has ensured the car remains driveable on the open road. It has a special Tour drive mode that increases the ride height and slackens the dampers, helping it to deal with obstacles such as potholes and speed bumps.

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Is it illegal to lower your car in Australia?

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Further reading should include the National Code of Practice for Light Vehicle Construction and Modification (NCOP), published by the Australian Government Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts. That document incorporates sets of live, changeable guidelines for vehicle modifications.