Modifying a car to comply with California emissions regulations is notoriously difficult. There are still ways to perform engine swaps that both improve your car’s performance and abide by the state’s regulations, though. Celebrating the cars that do California engine swaps right, Matt Farah features an E36 M3 and an NA Miata. Each does its […]
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Mazda has expanded its MX-5 lineup with the introduction of the new Sport Venture edition that pays homage to the 2014 model. Just like its predecessor, it is offered in Deep Crystal Blue with silver detailing on the roll hoop covers and side mirror caps, complemented by a grey fabric roof, 16-inch bright alloy wheels […]
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Even in standard trim, the Renault 5 Turbo is about as crazy as superminis come. That’s because there’s nothing much standard about a shopping car with the engine where the back seats should be. But this particular example’s 13B rotary conversion means it’s packing an even bigger surprise. But before we get into that, let’s […]
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Set to arrive in showrooms in the second quarter of the year as a mild hybrid, with the electric variant due later in 2021, the 2021 Mazda MX-30 will be offered in three grades in Australia. The G20e Evolve has a starting price of AU$33,990 (US$25,897) and is equipped with 18-inch wheels, an 8-inch infotainment […]
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Mazda Australia has just unveiled a new flagship version of the BT-50 pickup truck, dubbed the BT-50 Thunder. Created exclusively to meet the demands of Aussie customers, the BT-50 Thunder directly rivals the Toyota Hilux Rugged X and Nissan Navara N-Trek Warrior. It is based on the BT-50 GT Dual Cab 4×4 and will go […]
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The countdown continues as the finalists for the 2021 World Car Awards have been announced. In the title category of World Car of the Year, the candidates include the Honda e, Toyota Yaris and Volkswagen ID.4. This crop is notable for a couple of reasons as two of them are electric vehicles and two aren’t […]
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Mazda North American Operations has announced that Yasutake Tsuchida will be its Senior Director of Design, effective immediately. The designer has been with Mazda for 22 years and moves up into the role from a position at the Mazda head office in Hiroshima, Japan. While there, Tsuchida was behind the Mazda3, the Kai Concept, the […]
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It’s never a good idea to run from the police, especially if it puts others’ safety at risk. And in the case of this video, the driver does exactly that as he not only evades police, but also drives on the wrong side of the road, fails to stop at red lights, and breaks through […]
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Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, Ram, and Alfa Romeo all scored below their segment averages in J.D. Power’s 2021 Customer Service Index survey. The four Stellantis brands all suffered in a year when the average customer satisfaction rose. That improvement in satisfaction came as a result of many dealers rising to the challenges of the pandemic. Although […]
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Most car owners would think their vehicles are relatively safe left parked in their driveways, but as this security camera footage from a house in the U.S. shows, not even driveways are safe from bad drivers. This video has been doing the rounds on social media in recent days and shows the driver of a […]
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