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Mazda BT-50: Owners offered bump steer fix

CarExpert

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

CarExpert

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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Five underrated cheap cars you can easily modify to be cool

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Car modification doesn’t have to be expensive. Car modification is becoming increasingly popular as new generations of car enthusiasts begin to get their licences and explore the world of customisation. One of the easiest modifications you can make to the R53 Cooper S is a flash tune.

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Carolina Squat Crackdown: No More Warnings, Fines & License Suspension Start In May

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During this time, police have only issued warnings to drivers sporting the odd modification. The ‘Carolina Squat’ is a modification where the owner lifts the front of the vehicle and sometimes lowers the rear as well. However, starting on May 10th, that leniency will come to an end. Myrtle Beach police Cpl.

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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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Toyota GRMN Corolla spied as hottest hatch yet

CarExpert

Inside there appears to be just two racing seats and a roll cage, though this is unlikely to carry across to the production model as a number of vehicles have been seen testing with similar modifications to better protect their occupants. It’s not known how much the turbocharged 1.6-litre

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Kimera Evo38 is spiritual successor to legendary Lancia 037

Autocar

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.