March 2019 Archives | cars4starters

Buys March 31, 2019

Stapp disappeared after fiery end to record attempt

Buys March 31, 2019

THE World Land Speed Record stands at 1227.9km/h, or 763 mph in the old money. It was set by former RAF pilot Andy Green in the twin turbofan jet-powered ThrustSSC, at Black…

Riley March 29, 2019

Kia puts ‘Signature’ on smaller SUV

Riley March 29, 2019

Kia has provided a glimpse of things to come with a trio of new concepts at the 2019 Seoul Motor Show. Of particular interest is the SP Signature, a concept that hints…

Conole March 29, 2019

Lexus UX: just a couple of things

Conole March 29, 2019

What is it? Lexus has added a “baby” to its ever-growing SUV family, with the UX or Urban Crossover. There are three UX models models to choose from — Luxury, Sports Luxury…

Riley March 29, 2019

Petrol engine penalty? Hang on a minute, says car industry

Riley March 29, 2019

Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has called for a “balanced approach” in response to the Greens’ call for a 17 per cent “luxury” car tax on internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.…

Buys March 28, 2019

Bentley in a spin over GT

Buys March 28, 2019

Tesla drivers are fond of the electric vehicle’s giant touchscreen display, but for more conservative buyers of luxury cars such digital systems might seem a tad unrefined, Bloomberg reports. Thankfully, Britain’s Bentley…

Burrell March 28, 2019

Datsun 120Y why, why why?

Burrell March 28, 2019

The humble Datsun 120Y — a car habitually rated in the top 10 of “worst-evers” — is now one of the most sought after Japanese classics. With its coke bottle side styling…

Riley March 28, 2019

You can sit in the Lego McLaren Senna (and start the engine)

Riley March 28, 2019

The McLaren Senna – the most recent car to be turned into a Lego model — is so real you can sit behind the wheel and start the engine. The unique, full-scale…

Riley March 27, 2019

No, it’s not a Toyota 86 — it’s a Ferrari

Riley March 27, 2019

No. It’s not a hyper Toyota 86. It’s a special, made to order Ferrari that just happens to look like an 86. The new one-off, P80/C was conceived with “very specific” input…

Riley March 27, 2019

Kia Sorento: it’s not clear cut

Riley March 27, 2019

What is it? Sorento is a rather pleasant weekend escape on the Mornington Peninsula about 90 minutes outside Melbourne. It’s also the name of Kia’s big kahuna down under, in the absence…

Riley March 27, 2019

Triton Absolute: it’s your call

Riley March 27, 2019

Another day, another kick arse, tough-looking Triton from Mitsubishi. This one — the Triton Absolute — has just been unveiled at the Bangkok motor show. The striking design showcases the robustness of…

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