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Ford Capri

Ford's initial intention was to manufacture the Capri in Australia then eventually export them to the United States. The US Capri came under the badge of Mercury Capri with exports commencing in 1991. However, the Capri suffered from reliability issues.

Oct 18th, 2019

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Ford Courier

The original Mazda B-Series was a rear-drive model and featured a sub-2-litre, 4-cylinder engine which sent power to the drive wheels through a four-speed manual transmission. However, when it came out as the Courier, it was fitted with a 1.8L overhead-cam engine that produced a peak power of 55kW at 5,070 rpm and a torque of 125Nm at 3,500 rpm, paired with a three-speed automatic or a four-speed manual transmission. Later on, in 1976, a five-speed manual transmission was introduced.

Oct 18th, 2019

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Ford Festiva

The Ford Festiva is a subcompact car, launched and sold in five continents between 1986 and 2002. On Ford's request, Mazda designed it using the DA Platform and B Series inline-four engines. In 1987, Kia built the first Ford Festiva under license and sold it as Kia Pride.

Oct 18th, 2019

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Toyota MR2

In 1976, Toyota envisioned to build a fuel-efficient car that would be fun to drive – not necessarily a sports car. Their work revolved around the SA-X prototype with a transversely-mounted mid-engine. This project was going to be Toyota’s first mid-engine car. Eventually, it progressed towards sporty prototypes, culminating with the completion of the SV-3 sports concept car which Toyota unveiled at the 1983 Tokyo Motor Show.

Oct 17th, 2019

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Signs of a bad Alternator

An alternator is a component that keeps the car battery charged. Engine power is conveyed to the alternator through the engine drive belt known as the serpentine belt. The alternator charges the battery by first converting mechanical energy into a current, which it then sends to the battery.

Oct 17th, 2019

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Mercedes-Benz B-Class

The B-Class (Codenamed W245) is defined by front-wheel drive, sandwich floor construction and parabolic rear suspension, as well as two-box design, first for the drivetrain, and second for the passenger and luggage compartment. It gains plenty of its interior space through its height, at 1,613mm.

Oct 16th, 2019

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BMW 8 Series

The interior of the 8 Series had a modern look and feel. It featured a high level of craftsmanship complemented by high-quality materials. As expected, it came packed with various high-tech features, including a start-stop system, an infotainment system, and a head-up display. BMW produced the 8 Series under the CLA platform and used carbon core technology that fused carbon fibre into its system.

Oct 16th, 2019

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BMW X1

Many have praised the X1 for its soft-touch dashboard and interior premium styling. The standard synthetic leather upholstery is upgradable to genuine leather. Optional trims include wood accents and brushed aluminium trims.

Oct 16th, 2019

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Hyundai i30

In 2007, the i30 5-door hatchback had its debut at the Geneva Motor Show and started selling in July of the same year in Europe and Australia. The estate model, on the other hand, took off at the 2007 Seoul Motor Show. It was a bigger version of the i30 hatchback model with a maximum cargo capacity of 1,800L and was marketed worldwide as the Elantra Touring.

Oct 16th, 2019

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What is a siezed Engine and how to fix your motor

Seized engine moments are perhaps one of the lowest points for a driver. It's very annoying when a vehicle’s ignition cranks, the fuel tank is full, and the spark plugs are new, yet the car cannot start. This behaviour is typical with seized engines.

Oct 16th, 2019

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Mercedes Benz A Class

The first generation came as five-door hatchbacks with front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout, while the second generation added a three-door version. The third generation sees a change in classification to the subcompact executive class and the addition of an all-wheel-drive version.

Oct 15th, 2019

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Ford Focus

The first-generation model was first introduced in Europe in 1998. It came in different trim levels: CL, LX, Zetec, Ghia, and ST170. The CL was the entry-level trim and came with standard features, including airbags, central locking system, and a radio. The LX came with additional features, including power windows, while the Zetec came with sports seats and suspension and 15-inch 5-spoke alloy wheels.

Oct 15th, 2019

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Ford Falcon

Ford executives in a bid to improve the faltering Ford sales came across the new Falcon in 1958 when they visited the Ford headquarters in Detroit. This new Falcon resulted in the manufacture of the first Ford Falcon generation. That was the Ford Falcon XK followed in sequence by the XL, XM, and XP models.

Oct 15th, 2019

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Ford Kuga

Ford launched the first-generation Kuga at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show. For this particular model, only the upscale trim levels were available, namely the Zetec and Titanium. You could get it with either of the engines listed below:

Oct 15th, 2019

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Toyota Fortuner

On its backside, the Fortuner took on a new rear bumper and rear garnish plate, with redesigned taillights encased with translucent housing identical to the 2000 Lexus RX300. Not only that, the 2011 facelift version now sported sculpted fender flares over its sides, plus upgraded wheels comparable to the Toyota Hilux model year 2012, and an impressive LED-integrated side-view mirrors.

Oct 15th, 2019