TheAudi Q7, which is structurally similar to the Velar's Q8 rival, is about as safe as the Velar, while the Macan also scored the full five stars, although that was several years ago, when the tests weren’t so stringent. All versions get automatic emergency braking (AEB), a driver co...
The car pulls to one side when braking The brake pedal feels soft or sinks to the floor The steering wheel or car shakes when you stop Squealing or grinding noises To keep yourbrakes in good shape, try to avoid riding them and get them checked regularly. Brake maintenance isn’t just ab...
Though we appreciate the K5’s jaunty style, there’s a clear hierarchy when it comes to interior finishes. All models have gloss plastic door pulls prone to fingertip smears, but at least on the EX and GT models, the synthetic leather upholstery replaces some of the cheaper materials found...
The family now includes wagons, coupes, and cabriolets as well as sedans, all of them attractive in their own right. On the sedans, the silhouette remains the same regardless of drivetrain. There's a tapered shoulder line that pulls down toward the rear wheels, a carefully draped roofline ...
For the fittings: a special brand cleaner, a bucket of water and a microfiber cloth. It can also be used to clean seat cushions and fabric side panels.A wet vacuum cleaner for cars helps with deep-seated dirt, which sprays the areas and immediately pulls the moisture out again, including...
That’s one side covered, but floating calipers can move inboard slightly when that first pad strikes the disc. The first pad’s contact effectively then pulls the other pad onto the opposite side of the disc, creating the necessary grip to haul your speed down as far as needed. Lift off...
That’s not a problem in the i10, which is the liveliest car here. Put your foot down in first or second gear and it pulls strongly, with very little drama. Its engine is noticeably smoother and quieter than those in the 500 and Picanto, too. This flexibility, combined with a plusher...
Become an Expert on Your Seat Belt, Carseat Lockoffs, and When to Use Locking Clips (Hopefully Never!) Installing a carseat involves knowing how your seat belt works and locks. Some seat belts only lock on quick maneuvering, sudden braking, or in a collision, some are locked all the tim...
when automakers were struggling to implement emission controls, catalytic converters, and what not, that all degraded the power output of the engines at the time?). Horsepower started rising again with fuel injection and electronic engine management systems that were become more common in t...
When the driver pulls the left-hand shift paddle for at least a second, all the powertrain and chassis settings are primed to maximise their sporting responses. Two plug-in hybrid models due to join the range Two plug-in hybrids will be added to the new BMW X1 model line-up immediately ...