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HSV Coupe 4 Used Car Review | Drive.com.au
11/7/2018, 8:31:13 PMDavid Morley reviews the 2004-2006 HSV Coupe4 and discovers what to look for when buying a second-hand performance coupe, including values and common issues ✔ These were added to ensure the wider track of the Coupe 4 was still contained beneath the bodywork (for legal reasons) but some cars – mainly early-build examples – could rub their tyres on these plastic bits, damaging them ✔ Let's start a personal and meaningful conversation! Leave a comment (Get advice from an expert)
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Hyundai iMax 2018 new car review | space, value, economy
11/4/2018, 8:18:23 PMFresh look for South Korean family hauler. CarReview - drive.com.au ✔ There are three traditional child seat anchor points in the second row plus ISOFIX points for the outer pair of seats, so it has families well catered for ✔ Let's start a personal and meaningful conversation! Leave a comment (Get advice from an expert)
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Drive Car of the Year 2018: Best Small Car
11/5/2018, 1:06:54 PMStephen Ottley looks at whether the Hyundai i30 SR can maintain its place as Drive's Best Small Car against a trio of impressive new arrivals in the 2018 Toyota Corolla SX, 2018 Kia Cerato Sport+ and Hyundai Ioniq hybrid ✔ The tight vote and intense competition between this quartet underlines why these small cars are such a big deal ✔ 1/7 Warranty Standard i305 Years Corolla3 Years Cerato7 Years Ioniq0 Years 2018 Drive Car of the Year Best Small Car Related articles NEWS Drive Car of the Year: 2018 Preview by Nathan Ponchard 29 Oct 2018 REVIEW 2016 Hyundai i30 SR first drive review by Stephen Ottley 15 Jul 2016 REVIEW Driven: 2018 Toyota Corolla by David McCowen 09 Aug 2018 REVIEW Driven: Kia's sportier new Cerato sedan by Andrew Maclean 07 Jun 2018 REVIEW 2018 Hyundai Ioniq preview drive by David McCowen 05 Apr 2018 REVIEW Head-to-head: Toyota Prius vs Hyundai Ioniq by David McCowen 26 Apr 2018 Stephen Sell your car without the hassle ✔ MORE My maximum budget is 140,000 x
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Drive Car of the Year 2018: Best Family Car
11/6/2018, 8:52:05 PMNew Toyota Camry battles against spacious three station wagons CarReview - drive.com.au ✔ Skoda’s Superb 162TSI features the 162kW/350Nm 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine tune from the Mk7 Volkswagen Golf GTI and it’s a terrific powerplant – the perfect family-car engine ✔ Mated to a seven-speed ‘DSG’ dual-clutch transmission, it has a delightful energy and provides ample performance (0-100km/h in the high sixes), though sometimes too much for the Skoda’s front suspension and tyres to bear ✔ MORE My maximum budget is 40,000 x
Decline in new car sales continues | Drive.com.au
11/5/2018, 8:18:15 PMNot much change in the new car sales segment. ✔ Porsche’s 911 sales are surprisingly strong, considering the German brand is preparing to unveil a replacement within the next few weeks ✔ The ultimate act of stupidity, taking out a loan for a rapidly depreciating asset ✔ Let's start a personal and meaningful conversation! Leave a comment (Get advice from an expert)
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Which affordable sports car should I buy?
11/6/2018, 5:25:48 AMCameron McGavin responds to Molly's question in deciding which is the best second-hand sports car to buy, choosing the Toyota 86 over a Renault Megane RS and Mazda RX-8 ✔ Its mechanicals might be more conventional than the Mazda’s but they’re still highly strung and commonly hard-driven, so a similar level of pre-purchase and ongoing commitment is required to avoid reliability or hip-pocket woes ✔ Let's start a personal and meaningful conversation! Leave a comment (Get advice from an expert)
London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 2018 – in pictures
11/5/2018, 12:19:39 PMLondon to Brighton Veteran Car Run 2018 – in pictures ✔ My final thank you is to the spectators who have lined the route ✔ It is such a fantastic family event and it is great to see people of all ages enjoying themselves in the autumnal sunshine ✔ I absolutely loved it and was grinning from ear-to-ear, beamed Le Bon ✔ Sadly, neither of the Victorian veterans made it all the way to Brighton
Premium Pickup Trucks Hijacking Former Luxury Car Buyers | Digital Trends
11/5/2018, 12:22:52 AMLuxury car brands face pressure from a once unlikely source: pickup trucks. Ford, Chevy, and Ram trucks are selling faster than ever and the greatest demand is for the top-trims. Loaded with comfort and entertainment features and priced up to $100,000, high-end pickups are attracting former luxury car owners. ✔ The F-150 has been America’s top-selling car for 30 years and the number one selling truck for 40 years, an astounding run that shows no sign of faltering ✔ Digital Trend’s choices for the best pickups of 2018 give you a good look at the variety available in the domestic pickup truck market
Classic Mercedes W123 T: the finest estate car ever made?
11/6/2018, 7:05:07 AMMercedes-Benz estate cars are widely regarded as among the best load-luggers you can buy, traditionally offering a winning blend of practicality with great comfort. ✔ Mercedes-Benz estate cars are widely regarded as among the best load-luggers you can buy, traditionally offering a winning blend of practicality with great comfort ✔ The restoration included retrimming the interior ✔ The cost was $30,000 - that’s more than $90,000 at today’s prices, and more than the top-of-the-range Porsche at the time
Hyundai raises stakes in auto tech with $250m investment in Grab
11/7/2018, 12:29:56 PMHyundai Motor has raised its stake in Southeast Asia's tech market with a new $250m (£189. ✔ The companies also plan to work with local governments and infrastructure players to improve the access to quick-charge stations in the region ✔ Other investors include Microsoft, Toyota, Goldman Sachs and Citi Ventures ✔ Grab is on track to raise over $3 billion (£2.27bn) by the end of this year
Bentley Partners with Viasat for Super-Fast In-Car Connectivity | Digital Trends
11/4/2018, 10:55:46 AMBentley and Viasat offer new super-fast in-car connectivity for all 2019 Bentley models. The Bentley Advanced Connectivity option aggregates mobile operator signals in a secure virtual private network. Passengers can access multiple entertainment and productivity applications simultaneously including high-def video. ✔ Mobile network operators connect to the hub which sorts out the signals for reliable and secure Wi-Fi service ✔ When you configure a 2019 Bentley, now you can specify Bentley Advanced Connectivity for your car as well as the colors, wheels, hides, veneers, and luggage ✔ It will be interesting to watch for competing technologies as the demand for premium in-car internet increases
Riversimple Rasa: second generation hydrogen fuel cell car launched ahead of Monmouth trial
11/6/2018, 12:47:33 PMBilled as 'the only independent hydrogen fuel cell car company in the world', Riversimple has been bashing away at a far-reaching vision for localised, hydrogen-fuelled transport for almost 20 years. ✔ There is a new design of lightweight road wheels and adoption of a complete carbon-fibre chassis with the deletion of the Mark I's aluminium space frames front and rear ✔ For tips and advice, visit our Advice section, or search car reviews in our A-Z Car Finder
Safety Driver in Waymo Autonomous Car Causes Collision With Biker | Digital Trends
11/7/2018, 6:01:36 AMSafety drivers are supposed to take control of a self-driving car when a potentially dangerous situation occurs that appears to be beyond the capabilities of the vehicle's autonomous technology. But when a driver in one of Waymo's cars recently took control, they caused an accident with a motorcyclist in the process. ✔ Interestingly, Waymo’s CEO claimed that had the driver left the car in autonomous mode, its technology would have avoided the collision by taking a safer course of action ✔ The technology failed to spot the pedestrian in the dark, but the safety driver didn’t notice the error and so had no chance to intervene
Uber Seeks to Restart Self-Driving Car Tests, Claims Safety Improvements | Digital Trends
11/6/2018, 2:54:04 PMUber is seeking to resume testing self-driving cars on the streets of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania following a fatal crash in Arizona that shut down on-road testing for months. Uber claims to have made safety improvements, including better software and new policies for human safety drivers. ✔ The report also said Uber will use third-party data monitoring, and that factory autonomous emergency braking systems will remain active on test cars ✔ For Uber, this is not a sprint: self-driving and human-driven vehicles will coexist on roadways for decades to come
Audi Gets Animated With a Cartoon Concept Car for 'Spies in Disguise' | Digital Trends
11/5/2018, 6:31:55 PMCar manufacturers are always working on new concepts, but you probably have never seen one quite like this. Audi went to the drawing board and mocked up a futuristic car that you might never be able to buy but you'll definitely be able to see. The car will star in the animated film 'Spies in Disguise.' ✔ It’s not unusual for car manufacturers to mock up cars of the future, but you’ve probably never seen one quite like this Audi ✔ The RSQ e-tron will be driven by Lance Sterling, a secret agent who is described as the world’s most awesome spy ✔ Holland will voice Walter Beckett, an awkward scientific genius who creates all the gadgets that Sterling uses on his missions
This new type of car insurance can save you hundreds of pounds every year
11/5/2018, 4:58:03 PMCAR OWNERS can cut down costs on their motor insurance by switching to pay-per-mile cover. Designed for those who don’t travel too far too often, a black box tracks every journey you make and… ✔ CAR OWNERS can cut down costs on their motor insurance by switching to pay-per-mile cover ✔ By Miles 2 You can track your mileage and costs on an app Rated a full five stars from Defaqto in August, the fully-comprehensive cover is backed by AXA Insurance
Man in Japan Drives Car 'Faster Than a Bullet Train' in YouTube Stunt | Digital Trends
11/6/2018, 12:06:36 PMA motorist in Japan is in serious trouble with the law after he drove his Nissan GT-R sports car at a speed that would've seen it overtake some of the nation's famously fast bullet trains. The unnamed driver recorded the stunt and put it on YouTube because he "wanted everyone to watch it." ✔ News outlets reported that the driver pushed the car to speeds faster than Japan’s famous bullet train, the high-speed rail service that runs almost the length of the entire country ✔ To find out about the fastest production cars on the planet today, check out Digital Trends’ lovingly compiled list, which includes Hennessey’s Venom F5 that has a claimed top speed of 301 mph
2019 BMW Z4 review: is all-new version still too soft to be a ‘proper’ sports car?
11/7/2018, 6:56:00 AMThe Z4 was the worst car BMW made. ✔ The trouble is, BMW found itself in a pickle with the thing ✔ Most buyers wanted a luxurious wind-in-the-hair machine with all the comforts of home, not a razor-sharp, flies-in-the-teeth sports car ✔ And then there’s the awkward subject of trying to make..
Drive Car of the Year 2018: Best City SUV
11/7/2018, 11:45:38 PMAlex Rae compares the Mazda CX-3 against the Suzuki Vitara and Ford Ecosport to find out which is the Best City SUV in the 2018 Drive Car of the Year awards ✔ However, it didn't display its full virtues on the road with the six-speed automatic transmission eager to change gear early, even under heavy acceleration ✔ But leaving it to cruise along and the Vitara’s engine feels like a thoughtful choice ✔ MORE My maximum budget is 35,000 x
Here's what to do if you put the wrong fuel in your car - but will it ruin your motor?
11/7/2018, 2:22:02 PMPUTTING the wrong fuel in your motor can be a costly mistake, as vital parts of your car can be completely destroyed. And it’s certainly not an uncommon error, with a whopping 150,000 Brits e… ✔ Roadside assistance providers such as the RAC and the AA offer a fuel drain service to get you back on the road if you've made an error at the pump ✔ Most policies don't automatically pay out for misfuelling, while some will ask you to select it as an optional extra if you wish to be covered for the error
Car companies rush to embrace scooters and bikes
11/8/2018, 5:57:52 AMCar companies are betting on bikes and scooters to protect themselves from disruption. ✔ Earlier this week, GM said it will sell electric bikes next year ✔ Nearly half of all vehicle trips in the United States are under three miles, according to the US government's National Household Travel survey ✔ Consumers are demanding more personalized options, Lufeng said through an interpreter
Red Dead 2 map size comparison: How big is Red Dead Redemption 2 map compared to GTA 5?
11/5/2018, 4:04:27 PMRED Dead Redemption 2’s map is massive, but how does it compare to Rockstar’s Game previous title Grand Theft Auto 5? ✔ Main character Arthur Morgan will cover a lot of ground as he completes the main story ✔ The epic GTA 5 map was roughly 22 square miles and is one of the biggest open world maps of all time ✔ The RDR2 map will be unlocked by gradually progressing through the game
China's Tencent builds driverless car team in Silicon Valley
11/7/2018, 11:12:30 AMChina's Tencent is recruiting a team of driverless car engineers in Silicon Valley as it enters the race to develop autonomous vehicles in the US. ✔ China's Tencent is recruiting a team of driverless car engineers in Silicon Valley as it enters the race to develop autonomous vehicles in the US ✔ All roles are advertised as working with cutting edge technologies in machine learning in its overseas department
2018 Maserati Ghibli review: A good car among greats
11/5/2018, 1:05:01 PMThe Maserati will fulfill your needs, but it may leave you wanting.
More than 31,000 Zafiras still not repaired after original Vauxhall recall - despite it starting almost THREE YEARS ago
11/5/2018, 1:54:38 PMMORE than 31,000 Vauxhall Zafiras still haven’t had vital recall work carried out, despite warnings being issued almost three years ago. According to the manufacturer, around 13.5 per cent of… ✔ SWNS:South West News Service 2 Vauxhall recently added 47,000 cars to a new recall over fears they could explode in flames A Vauxhall spokesman told Auto Express: We continue to pursue owners of the remaining vehicles so that we can carry out the recall work, however this can sometimes take longer if a change of ownership is involved, or if owners persistently ignore our letters
Tesla's New Summon Feature Turns Vehicles Into Giant RC Cars | Digital Trends
11/4/2018, 8:48:43 PMYou never know what is going to happen when Elon Musk takes to Twitter. Thankfully, his recent venture onto the platform was just to announce a new feature: Summon. It will allow Tesla owners to have their car come to them or control it like a big RC car. The feature should arrive in about six weeks. ✔ Isaac/Flickr When Elon Musk takes to Twitter, you’re never quite sure what is going to happen ✔ At least one person has already put the Summon feature to use to move his car ✔ Shawn Kennedy posted a video on Twitter that showed him remotely moving his car from one parking spot to another in order to avoid a ticket in spaces with two hour limits ✔ It will arrive via an over-the-air software upgrade
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Ford Escape 2018 Range Review | Drive.com.au
11/5/2018, 1:12:07 AMAndrew Maclean looks at the 2018 Ford Escape range and assesses each model for space, value, features and handling to decide which is the best in Ford's medium SUV family ✔ Ford also offers an extensive list of official accessories, from towing kits, roof racks, bike carriers and body protection parts ✔ With the ST-Line's larger 19-inch wheels, it is likely to offer a little more grip and it does look cool with its blacked-out body treatment ✔ Let's start a personal and meaningful conversation! Leave a comment (Get advice from an expert)
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Head to head: Peugeot 208 GTi Edition Definitive and VW Polo GTI
11/8/2018, 3:30:40 AMRead Drive's comparison test of the 2018 VW Polo GTI and 2018 Peugeot 208 GTI Edition Definitive - a pair of turbocharged hot hatches with plenty of driver appeal. ✔ Peugeot claims the 208 requires 5.4L/100km of fuel in mixed conditions, easily undercutting VW’s 6.1L/100km figure ✔ But the pair are closer in the real world - particularly if you hang onto gears in the manual 208 (as opposed to plucking fifth or sixth as early as practicable) and leave the Polo to its own devices ✔ MORE My maximum budget is 30,000 x
Former Intel CEO Krzanich to Lead CDK Global
11/7/2018, 1:39:19 PMFormer Intel chief Brian Krzanich has been named chief executive of CDK Global, a company that makes software for auto dealerships. ✔ CDK has a stock-market capitalization of about $7.4 billion ✔ In June, Mr. Krzanich resigned from Intel after the company determined he violated company policy with a past, consensual relationship with an Intel employee ✔ On an adjusted basis, earnings were 89 cents a share, as analysts polled by Refinitiv expected 88 cents a share
The gas engine still has a long life to live, Aston Martin CEO says
11/7/2018, 11:12:44 AMCEO Andy Palmer told CNBC that politicians should let engineers fix the problem of emissions. ✔ The firm's ultra-luxury brand, Lagonda, will also have an electric drive train and is due in 2021 ✔ Palmer said politicians were trying to dictate solutions to automakers when instead they should be highlighting problems that need fixing ✔ but President Trump had been giving mixed messages on where his protectionist policies could end up
Simple hack can stop keyless cars from being stolen - all you need is a soda can
11/8/2018, 12:32:22 PMA CUNNING car owner has figured out a way to prevent keyless cars being easily stolen by storing fobs in an empty drinks can. Wolverhampton-based Adam Farmiloe tested the theory with a Fanta, Coca-… ✔ He carried his home microwave to his car - with the key inside - and successfully unlocked the Fiesta ST and started the ignition ✔ Instead, store further away, in a suitable metal box or shielded pouch available from Ford dealerships and which are TASSA (Tracking & Aftermarket Security System Association) approved
Automakers invest in Transit, the app that helps people get around without a car
11/6/2018, 12:38:24 AMTransit, a company that built a mobile app designed to help people in cities live without cars, has raised $17.5 million from two automakers in a Series B round. The round was led by RenaultNissan-Mitsubishi’s joint investment arm Alliance Ventures. InMotion Ventures, Jaguar Land Rover’… ✔ The mobile app, which provides real-time data from transit agencies with user crowdsourcing, gives users notifications from their ride ✔ This investment, which will advance Transit’s efforts to make mobility seamless and accessible in cities, fits with the Alliance 2022 strategy to become a leader in robo-vehicle ride-hailing mobility services and a provider of vehicles for public transit use and car-sharing, François Dossa, Alliance Global vice president of ventures and open innovation, said in a statement
New headlights cost up to £846 in these city cars - is your's one of them?
11/5/2018, 6:45:04 PMCAR MAKERS can charge you a small fortune if you blow an LED bulb if the headlights come as one sealed unit. Volkswagen is the worst culprit with the highest cost for its Polo GTI model – set… ✔ Honda 4 Honda Jazz EX and Sport models use £714 LED units SEAT 4 Top trims of the Seat Ibiza include £827 sealed headlight units The data was put together by consumer publisher WhatCar?, which looked into the cost of 13 popular small cars' headlights
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Lexus goes low with UX pricing
11/5/2018, 8:18:37 PMJapanese baby SUV undercuts its competition. CarArticle - drive.com.au ✔ Above the Luxury trim line, Lexus will offer Sports Luxury and F Sport variants across the range ✔ FIND OUT MORE Comments Comments0 No comments have been posted yet ✔ Let's start a personal and meaningful conversation! Leave a comment (Get advice from an expert)
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Porsche readies new 911 for November reveal | Drive.com.au
11/6/2018, 5:25:36 AMPorsche has been polishing its flagship sports car ahead of an official debut this month. Engineers have subjected the next-generation 911, known as the 992, to a rigorous test regime in a variety of conditions to make sure the model works in all markets. ✔ On the inside, a new dashboard with close links to the Panamera and Cayenne places digital screens either side of a central analogue tacho, while the model’s high centre console is likely to borrow backlit glass-like buttons from Porsche’s latest four-door models
Speedy Ariel Atom 4 scrambles all the senses and is the perfect 'weekend toy'
11/4/2018, 2:14:35 AMBEFORE I start this review, I want to apologise if my writing seems a bit wobbly. You see, my brain is in Somerset, somewhere on the A30 between Crewkerne and Chard. I remember when I last had it —… ✔ I don’t have space here to cover its rich and proud history I suggest you look it up if you even have the slightest interest in British automotive engineering but if you’re one of the 100 or so people a year who buy an Atom 4 you’ll be invited to the company’s Somerset plant, where chances are you’ll be greeted by Tom, the son of founder Simon Saunders
Toyota Reshapes U.S. Lineup in Response to SUV Boom
11/6/2018, 11:39:13 AMToyota may drop some underperforming models in the U.S., including fuel-sipping cars that have lost out to sport-utility vehicles—such as the subcompact Yaris, whose U.S. sales have plummeted this year. ✔ Thinking outside the Prius: Toyota’s hybrid lineup includes this 2019 RAV4, on view at the Paris auto show last month ✔ Chief Executive Akio Toyoda wants to boost the profitability of Toyota’s traditional business to allow investment in new technologies ✔ That netted quite a haul, he said: We might not have to buy new pencils for five years
2020 Porsche 911 Gets Evolutionary Design, Big Tech Upgrades | Digital Trends
11/6/2018, 8:32:39 AMCalled 992 internally, the next Porsche 911 will get evolutionary styling upgrades and bigger changes under the sheet metal. ✔ Acheitner stresses his baby will be one of the last cars on the market to drive autonomously ✔ It produced the most powerful naturally aspirated engine ever fitted to a street-legal 911 and stuffed it between the rear fenders of the updated GT3 RS ✔ On sale now, the model will make its public debut next month at the Geneva Auto Show
Ford Acquires Scooter-Sharing Company Spin In Mobility Push | Digital Trends
11/8/2018, 3:57:51 PMFord has acquired San Francisco-based scooter-sharing company Spin. The Blue Oval believes mobility services like scooter sharing can complement its existing car business going forward. Spin competes in a crowded market with the likes of Bird and Lime, as well as Uber and Lyft. ✔ The acquisition launches Ford into a prominent position in scooter sharing, which has exploded in popularity over the last year ✔ Renting electric scooters has quickly grown into a big business ✔ Madra said services like scooter sharing will complement Ford’s car business, which includes the ongoing development of self-driving cars
Honda HR-V vs. Honda CR-V: The Differences and the Similarities | Digital Trends
11/8/2018, 12:17:14 AMNow in its fifth generation, Honda's CR-V is one of the best-selling cars in America. It's also gotten bigger over the past 20 years, which is why Honda introduced the smaller HR-V crossover. While the two overlap in some areas, they're completely different cars aimed at different sets of buyers. ✔ All-wheel drive models take a small hit: 27, 33, and 29, respectively ✔ It competes on the same turf as the Chevrolet Trax, the Jeep Renegade, the Mazda CX-3, and the Fiat 500X ✔ Rivals include the Mazda CX-5, the Toyota RAV4, the Volkswagen Tiguan, and the Ford Escape
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Peugeot 508 GT First Drive | Drive.com.au
11/4/2018, 8:18:12 PMJonathan Hawley test drives the 2019 Peugeot 508 GT before it arrives in Australian showrooms next year, assessing the mid-size sedan for value, performance, economy and space ✔ Trim materials are likely to be seats done with Alcantara as standard and leather as an option ✔ The cheaper GT-Line will come with a combination of glossy piano black and carbon-fibre for dashboard and door trim highlights, while the more luxurious GT will have a handsome grade of dark-stained timber veneer ✔ Let's start a personal and meaningful conversation! Leave a comment (Get advice from an expert)
We found the best trucks for everyone (including truck haters)
11/6/2018, 12:54:06 AMPickup trucks have evolved to meet the demands of a shifting marketplace. They now have to compete with cars and crossovers, as well as other trucks. Here are seven of the best trucks currently on the market, from the likes of Ford, General Motors, Ram, Honda, and Toyota. ✔ Sometimes, a regular sedan simply won’t do ✔ Over the years, trucks have evolved from simple work vehicles to cushy conveyances that can scrape $100,000 when fully loaded with optional extras ✔ This shunts torque side to side, which helps turn the Ridgeline in corners ✔ This setup does sacrifice off-road ability, but it’s a good fit for drivers coming from cars or crossovers
Porsche 911 GT2 RS MR Captures Nürburgring Lap Record | Digital Trends
11/5/2018, 3:42:14 PMThe Porsche 911 GT2 RS has reclaimed its Nürburgring lap record, but that isn't the whole story. Porsche turned to Manthey-Racing to produce a specially modified version of the car for its latest record attempt. The 911 GT2 RS MR is still street legal, according to Porsche, but it isn't a stock GT2 RS. ✔ The Lambo lapped the track in 6:44.9, beating the previous lap record of 6:47.3 set by a completely stock GT2 RS in September 2017 ✔ The current GT2 RS will likely remain the most extreme 911 until Porsche introduces the redesigned, next-generation 992-series model, and the cycle of variants starts all over again
Hyundai finally built a Veloster that rides as sporty as its looks
11/5/2018, 9:09:43 PMThe 2019 Veloster N is the first U.S. and second global market vehicle from Hyundai’s N Performance brand. Built to compete against hot hatch kings like Honda’s Civic Type R and Volkswagen’s Golf GTI, the Veloster N must be stylish, comfortable, fun to drive, and affordable. ✔ The first generation Hyundai Veloster was an odd duck ✔ And while enthusiasts hoped the 201-horsepower Turbo model would perform as its bodywork suggested, power and handling weren’t deserving of the hot hatch title ✔ Of all modern era driving attributes, the toughest to get right is steering feel
Tesla Appoints Robyn Denholm as Chairwoman, Musk Steps Down | Digital Trends
11/8/2018, 12:32:26 PMTesla co-founder and CEO Elon Musk agreed to step down from his role as chairman as part of a settlement deal with the SEC. Tesla has named a 55-year old Australian businesswoman named Robyn Denholm as his successor, though Musk will remain CEO. Denholm brings decades of experience in finance to Tesla. ✔ Miles Branman/Digital Trends The search is over ✔ Robyn has extensive experience in both the tech and auto industries, and she has made significant contributions as a Tesla board member over the past four years in helping us become a profitable company
British rocker Luke Spiller puts the top, pedal down in a 1948 Ford convertible
11/6/2018, 11:06:01 AMDigital Trend's video series Behind the Wheel takes you inside some of the fastest, most exotic, and most unique cars on the planet. British rock star Luke Spiller of The Struts took a break from touring and jumped into Tim Walllbridge's '48 Ford Convertible for a spin around Portland, Oregon. ✔ On this latest episode of Behind the Wheel, we’re joined by Luke Spiller, British rock star and frontman for The Struts ✔ Back in 1948, around 16,000 Ford Model 76 Convertible Coupes were produced ✔ Celebrity guests regularly get behind the wheel with Tim and share their favorite car stories
This city is home to the worst drivers in the the UK - despite its motorists thinking they're the best
11/5/2018, 4:58:09 PMBRITAIN’S capital is home to its most deluded and risky drivers. The majority of motorists in London believe they are “very safe” behind the wheel, despite the city having the sec… ✔ BRITAIN'S capital is home to its most deluded and risky drivers ✔ Only Northern Ireland has a higher likelihood of casualty, with a one in 197 chance ✔ While the national average put Brits at a one in 388 chance of being a road casualty, Scotland proved the safest place to drive with a rate of one in 562 ✔ And when it came to bad driving habits, it was no surprise London came in top
Controversial look for Supercars Mustang | Drive.com.au
11/7/2018, 8:31:11 PMFord’s top Supercars team has revealed its successor to Falcon race machines. DJR Team Penske unveiled its two-door Ford Mustang at Queensland Raceway on Wednesday ahead of a test regime at the hands of drivers Scott McLaughlin and Fabian Coulthard. ✔ We made our coupe fit over the roll cage structure ✔ Rushbrook attended the opening round of last season’s Supercars campaign in Adelaide, where the car will make its debut in 2019 ✔ Dave is often found at a racetrack – either in the press room, or driving his hot hatch ✔ Let's start a personal and meaningful conversation! Leave a comment (Get advice from an expert)
This rusty '65 Volkswagen Bug turns heads with a whopping 40 horsepower
11/6/2018, 11:06:09 AMDigital Trend's video series Behind the Wheel takes you inside some of the fastest, most exotic, and most unique cars on the planet. This Volkswagen Beetle may still look like a barn find, but it's actually an award-winning restoration project. Under the hood and inside, it's a reliable daily driver. ✔ Rusty was pulled out of a field in Washington, and despite outside appearances, the car has been restored extensively ✔ Lunch at the iconic Portland burger joint Humdinger is on the menu ✔ His expertise and down-to-earth attitude show in all of his projects, including hosting Behind the Wheel
We push the limits of Tesla Model X's autonomous mode with a former NBA player
11/6/2018, 11:06:08 AMDigital Trend's video series Behind the Wheel takes you inside some of the fastest, most exotic, and most unique cars on the planet. The most advanced SUV on the planet gets pushed to its limits in this episode. Former NBA player Martell Webster joins Tim Wallbridge in testing the tech inside his Tesla Model X. ✔ It’s $150,000 making it one of the most expensive on the planet and Martell’s is one of the first 1000 delivered ✔ The most advanced SUV on the planet can drive itself and Martell loves to take full advantage of the autopilot feature ✔ His expertise and down-to-earth attitude show in all of his projects, including hosting Behind the Wheel
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