Motor Authority
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
General Motors has designed foldable bed ramps that could make loading motorcycles, ATVs, or lawnmowers into the beds of pickup trucks more convenient. Ramps allow wheeled vehicles to be driven or pushed into a truck's bed, but there's a tradeoff between a high-angled ramp that can fit in the bed, but makes loading more difficult, and a low-angled.
Best Selling Cars Blog
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
Picture a bustling city street: buses, trucks, and cars weaving through rush-hour traffic. Among these vehicles, diesel engines play a big role, powering everything from small cars to large transport trucks. But did you know there’s a hidden hero working tirelessly to keep the air clean? Yes, it’s the diesel particulate filter (DPF), making sure those harmful soot and ash particles never escape into the atmosphere.
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3 Brothers Autosale
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
Mobility in modern business is a thread that weaves through the success stories of countless enterprises. Whether delivering flowers, hauling construction materials, or catering events, the right cargo van can be the linchpin for your operations. This isn’t just about four wheels and a cargo hold; it’s about finding a dependable partner that aligns with the rhythm of your business.
Motor Authority
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
Aston Martin's Vantage sports car has been thoroughly overhauled, gaining new styling, a much-improved interior, and plenty of extra horsepower in the process. The car is due at dealerships later this year, and should be joined by an open-top Vantage Roadster shortly. Audi's A3 range is about to be updated and the sporty S3 variant is set to.
Autocar
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
Microlino is not much longer than a Citroën Ami but has double the power and top speed Maker of Isetta-inspired electric car is aiming for 300 UK deliveries by the end of 2024 Swiss firm Microlino will begin selling its Isetta-inspired electric quadricycle in the UK imminently, Autocar can reveal. The company is currently advertising a vacancy for a UK country manager, who will be responsible for establishing a sales infrastructure and a marketing strategy for the Microlino.
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
The Tesla Cybertruck might sport an unusually shaped design with ample ground clearance, but it was made abundantly clear from the official presentation that , despite Elon Musk’s debunked quarter-mile claims , its acceleration figures would be a standout feature. In this context, it’s hardly shocking that owners have begun flocking to the drag strip with their Cybertrucks, and the resulting times are nothing short of impressive, particularly when you consider the sheer weight and si
Autocar
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
Czinger plans to sell 80 21C hypercars at £2.2 million each The same American firm that is looking to "obliterate track records" also makes an AI-designed, 3D-printed supercar 'Doing the bare minimum’ as a phrase has pejorative connotations. It implies an element of coasting, refusing to surpass expectations and settling for mediocrity – even, perhaps, giving up.
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Autocar
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
Nicolas Fremau built a Lego model at Christmas - then Renault scaled it up into the radical E-Tech Hybrid system About 10 years ago, while playing with his kids and their Lego toys one Christmas holiday, a clever young Renault engineer called Nicolas Fremau came up with an idea for a new, super-efficient form of hybrid gearbox - exactly the thing he knew his company would need for the rapidly approaching electrification age.
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
Exotic car dealerships never cease to astound automotive enthusiasts, as their inventory typically boasts vehicles rarely spotted on the roads. During my visit to Lorbek Luxury Cars dealer in Melbourne, I experienced a “wow” moment when initially failing to identify a supercar. However, upon closer inspection, I discovered the model in question to be the rare Ares S1 , a V8-powered exotic built upon the framework of the C8 Corvette.
Autocar
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
Popular Czech brand wades into the fiercely competitive hatchback homeland It wasn't Skoda who first hit on the idea of putting a bigger hatchback body onto an existing supermini model platform, in order to deliver to market an equally spacious but better value car than the average family five-door. Technically at least, it’s the idea that the modern Dacia brand is founded on.
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
When infotainment systems first made their appearance in cars many years ago, there were quite a few flops. Yet today, most manage to hold their own quite well. Despite this progress, some brands still struggle to equip their cars with a system that customers genuinely enjoy. So, which infotainment system takes the crown for being the absolute worst?
Autocar
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
Mild hybrid power gives Fiat's core model a chance to outlive its famous 1950s forebear Can there be many milestones left for the now-seventeen-year old Fiat 500? Most modern car model generations are long dead and buried by this age. The BMW Group’s ‘new Mini’ has been through three full model generations in the space of 25 years.But, historically speaking, really special small cars have tended to live for longer.
Drive.com
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
The winner of the 2024 Drive Car of the Year Best Dual-Cab Ute under $50K, the SsangYong Musso, proves buyers on a budget don’t need to compromise on space, comfort or features Drive is proud to launch a new category for 2024: the Best Dual-Cab Ute Under $50k. With the top three best-selling cars in Australia being utes – and with prices of dual-cabs ratcheting up to $100,000 and beyond – our editorial team felt there was an opportunity to hold a magnifying glass over the value end of the
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
The 964 is where the old and new 911 worlds collide. Revealed in 1988, the 964 looked at first glance like a facelifted version of mostly like the earlier G-Series that had been on sale since the early 1970s. But there were some major changes under the skin, like a switch from a torsion bar to coil-sprung suspension, and the the long-overdue addition of power steering and anti-lock brakes for the first time.
Drive.com
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
Affordable electric cars are a reality! Congratulations to the 2024 Drive Car of the Year Best Electric Car under $50K, the MG4 The last 12 months have seen electric cars in Australia enter a new paradigm. No longer the playthings of the rich, EVs have entered the mainstream, with a number of models available under $50,000 and some even sneaking in under the $40,000 threshold.
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
Understeer is bad. We all know that. We also know — whether it be through carefully crafted marketing campaigns or the oversteer antics of Chris Harris — that rear-wheel drive is the answer to these problems. Perhaps that’s why those who own Bavarian cars have collectively looked down upon anything not blessed with such a balanced drive layout.
Drive.com
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
The last Australian-made car on the NSW highway patrol fleet has left regular service – and now will be used for public displays. The last V8 Holden Commodore SS highway-patrol car in New South Wales has been retired from regular duty more than six years after production ended – and is said to have been the final Australian-made car on the fleet. NSW Highway Patrol said in a Facebook post the Holden sedan has been decorated in an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-inspired livery for “A
CarExpert
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
JLR Australia has recalled four examples of the 2018-2020 Jaguar I-Pace for a second time, after the first recall to prevent a fire risk failed to address the fault. In November 2023 , 368 Jaguar I-Paces were recalled after it was discovered that a software fault could cause thermal overload, which would lead to the electric vehicle (EV) catching fire.
Auto Blog
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
Filed under: Mitsubishi , Automotive History , Coupe , Performance , Classics Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT Junkyard Gem: 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 18 Feb 2024 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Drive.com
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
An incorrect software update issued to fix a fire-risk recall last year has not worked for four Jaguar I-Pace electric cars – and will require another visit to the dealership. Four 2018-2020 Jaguar I-Pace electric SUVs have been recalled again after a software update designed to fix the same fault last year did not work as intended. The recall notice, lodged with the Department of Infrastructure, says “an incorrect service diagnostic tool and software update” means the four vehicles
CarExpert
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
A new generation of Suzuki’s best-selling car in Australia is coming soon. The 2024 Suzuki Swift has been approved for sale according to a government filing. Suzuki Australia has confirmed the new-generation hatchback will arrive in local showrooms by June 2024, but it hasn’t confirmed what the local lineup will look like, or whether prices will rise.
Drive.com
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
For the fourth year in a row, the Land Rover Defender takes the Drive Car of the Year award for the Best Luxury Off-Road SUV under $150K If you want a true do-it-all family car that has a broad range of practicality with a big dose of luxury and prestige – then you’re going to need to spend a fair chunk of cash. And if you’re spending big money, you’re also going to have big expectations.
CarExpert
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
Mitsubishi Australia says it supports the proposed New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) , but warns the Albanese Government shouldn’t be naive about the suitability of electrified vehicles for commercial buyers. Speaking with CarExpert at the launch of the new-generation Triton dual-cab ute, Mitsubishi Motors Australia CEO Shaun Westcott said the new standards need to account for the specific needs and capabilities of vehicles like dual-cab utes when considering electrification.
Drive.com
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
Worried about getting stuck in an electrical storm while driving an EV? Here’s what you need to know. Sydney has been under siege from some wild weather this week, cloudy with a chance of heaps of lightning. RELATED: Dear Drive… is it safe to drive an electric car through water? It’s been proven before that internal combustion engine (ICE) cars have no major issues if they’re struck by lightning, but what happens when your car is powered by 400 volts of electricity?
CarExpert
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
The Kia Seltos small SUV will gain hybrid power in its next generation, due to launch in 2025 according to overseas reports. According to The Korea Economic Daily , the Kia Seltos – currently in its first generation – will undergo a major overhaul next year, with hybrid power among the headline changes. The current generation Kia Seltos (codenamed SP2) is based on the same platform as the previous Hyundai Kona , which was available as a hybrid overseas – with a 1.6-litre petrol engine – but not
Drive.com
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
Toyota’s development teams have been spied driving Tesla’s controversial electric pick-up, suggesting it’s bringing more than one electric ute to showrooms. Toyota engineers have been spied driving a Tesla Cybertruck among several competitor vehicles, suggesting the Japanese car maker may have a large electric pick-up in the works. A large electric pick-up would potentially join a future mid-size Toyota HiLux and a city-sized electric pick-up for a three-tier battery-powered line-up.
CarExpert
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
Genesis is the latest manufacturer revising its electrification strategy as demand for electric vehicles (EVs) cools. The Korean Car Blog reports the brand is walking back its previous plans to transition from a purely combustion-powered lineup to a purely electric one by 2030. The switch would see Genesis turn its attention to hybrid vehicles to cater for the change in demand, with The Korea Economic Daily reporting the first such vehicle will launch in 2025.
Drive.com
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
Big on space, features and technology, the 2024 Drive Car of the Year Best Family Electric Vehicle under $100K is the Kia EV9 Increasingly conscious of running costs and their impact on the planet, growing families are proving fertile ground for electric vehicle adoption. Unfortunately, until recently EVs weren’t exactly primed for family buyers – with the limited options available mostly taking the form of sleek, performance-focussed sedans rather than carry-all haulers.
CarExpert
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
Ram is offering buyers of its DT-series 1500 a significant discount, but only for a limited time on the pickup’s entry-level variant. Until March 31, 2024, the Ram 1500 Big Horn short wheelbase (SWB) – fitted with a 5’ 7” tub – is priced from $119,950 drive-away across Australia, with its registration, compulsory third-party insurance, stamp duty and dealer delivery fees waived.
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
The combination of rising supplies of new vehicles and sluggish sales resulted in a decrease in the average price Americans paid for new vehicles in the first month of 2024. Across the industry, the average transaction price (ATP) for a new vehicle in January stood at $47,401. A decrease of 2.6 percent from December isn’t particularly surprising, considering that January typically sees slower sales, with luxury vehicle sales often spiking in the final month of the year.
CarExpert
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
The upcoming 2025 BMW M5 will be the most powerful – and heaviest – version of the performance model ever, according to sources close to the brand. In a post on fan forum Bimmerpost , user ‘ynguldyn’ – who claims to compile future BMW model information from company insiders – announced key figures for the new generation M5 sedan and wagon (the latter known as the M5 Touring).
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
Before Audi unleashed the RS2 Avant and BMW released its first M5 Touring, AMG’s North American division was working on its own high-performance Mercedes wagons. This particular model, nicknamed “The Mallet,” is a one-off development model from 1988 that is now being auctioned off. The story of this Mercedes-Benz 300 TE 6.0 AMG starts with Richard Buxbaum, the founder of AMG of North America.
CarExpert
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
The new-generation 2024 Mitsubishi Triton will be one of the first dual-cab utes in the Australian market to feature a Euro 6-homologated diesel drivetrain, and the company is training staff to educate consumers around the benefits of the technology as well as the requirements around AdBlue. A key requirement of EU6-certified diesel engines is the fitment of a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system which injects AdBlue – a non-hazardous, non-toxic, and non-inflammable aqueous urea fluid that
Auto Blog
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
Filed under: Motorsports Continue reading F1's Sergio Perez, displaced at Red Bull, says he still has a lot to achieve F1's Sergio Perez, displaced at Red Bull, says he still has a lot to achieve originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 18 Feb 2024 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
CarExpert
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
The second-generation Rezvani Beast made its debut last week, and it has switched from European underpinnings to something a bit more red, white, and blue. Whereas the original was based on the lightweight Ariel Atom, and was powered by force-fed four-cylinder engines, the new model is a reworked eighth-generation Chevrolet Corvette. Like the Corvette, the Beast has a mid-mounted 6.2-litre V8 hooked up to the rear wheels via an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, but in this case the eight-pot
Auto Blog
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Plants/Manufacturing , UAW/Unions , Electric , Future Vehicles , Infrastructure Continue reading Biden's push for EVs collides with Detroit's profit machines Biden's push for EVs collides with Detroit's profit machines originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 18 Feb 2024 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
CarExpert
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
Hatches have long dominated the small car segment, but if you prefer a sedan you’re surprisingly still spoilt for choice. Even as sedans recede in popularity as SUVs continue to take hold, you can still buy every member of the Mazda 3 family in sedan guise. Not only that, but you can get sedan versions of the Hyundai i30 , Kia Cerato and Toyota Corolla , while the segment has even grown to include a new cut-price rival to these vehicles in the shape of the MG 5.
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