Motoring
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Toyota in new 2.77m car recall
Toyota is recalling 2.77 million vehicles around the world for a steering shaft defect that may result in faulty steering and a water pump problem. Japan's top carmaker said no accidents have been reported related to these two problems. Some 1.51...
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Fiat may start Italy car plant investments in coming weeks
Mirafiori and Melfi plants will be among the first to be re-tooled for new models in the Italian carmaker's plan to fix its struggling European business, and work may begin within weeks, a union source said. A sharp downturn in Europe has forced...
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Dacia Duster in Malta
Today’s all-terrain vehicles are often synonymous with bulk, but Dacia Duster is an antidote to that idea. With a length of 4.31 metres and a width of 1.82 metres, Dacia Duster is very compact. Dacia Duster is unmistakably a 4x4. From the front, it...
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Opel Christmas price offer
Cars International Ltd, sole importers for Opel are offering clients visiting their showrooms in Qormi the opportunity to redeem cash vouchers worth 2,500 euros against a brand new Opel Corsa. This is a one off massive price offer which cannot be...
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BMW to recall 7 Series for transmission flaw
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG's BMW of North America affiliate said it will recall 45,500 of its 7 Series luxury sedans from model years 2005-2008 to correct a flaw that could cause a parked vehicle to roll away. BMW said automatic transmissions may...
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Editorial: An acronym for an insult
Although never a good idea, hurling insults at others for their driving shenanigans gives us that irreplaceable momentary shot of satisfaction that on more than one occasion has landed me into a lot of trouble. I once had the guard outside the Prime...
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Kia’s Picanto City model launched
Korean carmaker Kia’s new three-door Picanto ‘City’ is the latest model to grace the firm’s Originals collection. According to Kia, the Originals models stem from the idea of a fashion collection – being frequently updated with distinct styles and...
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i30 has eyes for you
L ike its sister company Kia, Hyundai is enjoying a level of success not previously experienced by a company outside the traditional European manufacturer base. The reason why is a simple one: Hyundai has rapidly upped its game in a bid to compete...
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Remarketing Hyundai
In Malta, the car fleet business is still developing, however, on mainland Europe, this business has the power to shape the performance of a car maker in its respective markets. A case in point is Hyundai, whose aggressive addressing of the car...
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Michael Debono Ltd launches Commercials website and centre
The Debono Group of Companies recently launched its Commercials website www.debonocommercials.com, which showcases the extensive range of vehicles and services on offer by the company. With more than 50 years’ experience, Debono Commercials is...
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Honda at Paris Motor Show
Honda is this year celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Civic, which was first introduced in 1972. Since then, sales have exceeded 20 million units worldwide. Popular for being affordable, comfortable and fun to drive, the Civic has always been...
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A fine car for all seasons
If the suspension copes with our standard roads, not the half dozen or so that have been praised by Transport Malta, we think the car really must be worth owning. The suspension and transmission of the Audi A1 TFSI seems to fit the bill rather well.
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10 of the UK best: SUVs
With bad weather and short daylight hours knocking on the door, the comfort, security and all-weather ability of an SUV could be just the ticket to ease your way into 2013. Matt Joy gives an overview of the Top 10 SUVs in the UK. Ford Kuga The idea...
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Concept Corner
Name: Peugeot 2008 Concept Debut: Paris Motor Show 2012 Appearance: It’s sort of like a 208 crossed with a Skoda Yeti. The proportions are quite Yeti-ish but there’s no doubting that the odd little curves and squared-off wheel arches make for a very...
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Riding the bumps
In a matter of weeks I have taken out two iconic models from the Jeep family. This has probably come about because of the massive input from Fiat that has seen this fabulous European brand almost rise like a phoenix. Factually, the Grand Cherokee...
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Mdina thrills the crowds
The ‘silent’ city was silent no more last Sunday as more than 70 classic cars took part in the Mdina Grand Prix just beneath the fortifications. This was the climax of four days of sheer fun starting with the Mtaħleb Hill Climb on Friday to the...
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It runs in the family
Like father, like son, they say, and there is no doubt that Noel Zammit is a chip off the old block. A childhood spent running around the mechanical workshop his father Joseph ran in Żabbar, and spending long hours learning the skills needed in the...
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Local motoring talent makes waves abroad
This month we start by congratulating Monty Bugeja on driving the Mr Whippy Top Methanol dragster entered by Joe Carabott in the FIA European Championship and becoming European champion 2012 where Monty reached 266 mph in 5.292 seconds at Santa Pod...
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Vettel – third crown in sight
Without last year’s rear diffuser, the Red Bull Racing lacked speed and directionality in the inaugural Australian GP, but have since come a long way when Sebastian Vettel overtook Fernando Alonso in the championship rankings. This is also thanks to...
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Updated - Toyota to recall 7.4 million vehicles globally on power window glitch
Japan's Toyota Motor Corp announced a massive recall on Wednesday to fix malfunctioning power window switches, saying it will pull back 7.43 million vehicles worldwide in the biggest single recall since 1996, performed by Ford Motor Co.The move...
