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Two separate recalls affect 642,698 2023-2025 Nissan Rogue SUVs.    Both recalls involve the model’s 1.5-liter three-cylinder VC Turbo engines.    Some of the vehicles were involved in a previous recall.    Nissan is recalling 642,986 Rogue SUVs for potential problems with the automaker’s 1.5-liter three-cylinder VC Turbo engine. The two recalls affect 2023-2025 models, some of which were fixed under a previous recall, while others are affected by both new ones.   One concerns the vehicle’s electronic throttle chamber (ETC) assembly. On certain models with faulty engine control module (ECM) software, a routine diagnostic test could cause the gear in…

Being able to tow 3500kg seems to be a pre-requisite for large SUVs and utes in Australia, even though many of us never haul anything this heavy.It’s a level of capability that’s expected – just like how large SUVs and utes are expected to be able to traverse challenging trails and wade through deep water.Of course, while the majority of buyers probably won’t push their vehicles to the upper reaches of their abilities, there are still plenty of buyers who genuinely need the ability to tow upwards of 3500kg. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here…

Article SummaryBMW only built around 450 M1 road cars, but the engine inside them ended up in four different production modelsThe E28 M5 used the same M88/3 as the M635CSi — hand-assembled in Garching, and widely considered the fastest production sedan in the world at launchThe most obscure M88 application wasn’t an M car at all: a South African 7 Series that most of the world never knew existedBMW built the M1 for one reason: to go racing. The regulations required a road-going version, so BMW built one — a mid-engine supercar developed with Lamborghini, clothed in a body by…

The Japanese RAV4 PHEV adds an ‘HV power supply’ mode (V2H/V2L). It can power a typical home for up to 6.5 days at 400W usage. Uses a 100V outlet, offering longer backup than many competitors. Toyota offers multiple versions of the new RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid here in the US. Buyers can select from the rugged Woodland model, the fancy XSE, or the sporty new GR Sport—all with plug-in-hybrid power. Toyota will have multiple versions of the RAV4 PHEV available in Japan, too. But unlike our version in the US (at least, not right now), the Japanese RAV4 PHEV does something…

SPONSOREDThe Volkswagen Amarok 10 Deserts Edition has banked a strong result in CarExpert’s latest Beer O’Clock Hill off-road challenge at The Springs 4×4 Park in Queensland, successfully reaching the summit with park owner Lucas Bree at the wheel, while Paul Maric called the action from the sidelines.Beer O’Clock Hill is exactly the sort of climb that sorts the genuinely capable from the merely confident. It’s steep, rutted, uneven, and slippery enough to assess drivetrain response, traction control calibration, gearing, and how well a ute can keep forward progress without turning the whole attempt into a wheelspin-fest.In this run, the Amarok…

Special editions are fairly common in the BMW world, and there’s hardly a safer bet than a “blacked-out” version. And that’s exactly what’s coming to Japan in a limited capacity to a few select models. While the X1 and BMW 3 Series have already received the Edition Shadow treatment, their lineup is expanding this year with the BMW X3 xDrive20d Shadow Edition.Like other Edition Shadow cars, BMW Japan’s new blacked-out X3 will feature a bevvy of darkened details. The X3 Shadow Edition is limited to the BMW X3 20d xDrive trim line, which means a middling 145 kW (194 horsepower)…

The Piotto Vogts have completed the Rally dos Sertões multiple times. This event covers nearly 2,200 miles of Brazilian wilderness. The 911 Dakar was the first Porsche to ever participate in this treacherous event. When Porsche first announced the 911 Dakar, most assumed the car would end up in the hands of those unlikely to ever get their expensive rides dirty. Even though the car is literally named after a legendary off-road rally.  Not every 911 Dakar buyer is content to flex at their local Cars and Coffee, however. The Piotto Vogt family from Brazil, for example, just used their…

Rivian has added a new Apple Watch app update that lets you connect and control seamlessly with features on the R1. The new app is launching just when Rivian is preparing to roll out its 2026.03 OTA, which will be bringing improvements like a revamped Kneel Mode and better cold-weather range transparency. The new mobile app update that includes a companion app for Apple Watch With the new Apple Watch app, you can access essential features without the need of carrying around your iPhone. With just a simple tap, you can unlock or lock the doors, sound the alarm, or even open…

Hyundai Australia won’t kill off its high-performance N models despite increasing pressure from the Federal Government’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES).Speaking with CarExpert, Hyundai Australia chief operating officer Gavin Donaldson said that tightening emissions caps under the NVES regulations add pressure and potential penalties, but the Korean brand has no plans to pull petrol-powered N cars like the i20 N and i30 N as Hyundai Europe has.”We think there’s a place for a high-performance ICE engine [in our lineup],” said Mr Donaldson.CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal.Hyundai i20 N”Our N products were…

Audi’s high-performance wagons are sticking around for at least one more generation, it seems. The brand’s RS 5 Avant debuted alongside its sedan counterpart today, and naturally, we think it’s only fitting to pit the two against one of our favorite modern BMWs: the BMW M3. The two models prioritize performance and practicality, but both go about it in different ways. In fact, despite the RS 5’s price tag — which almost directly mirrors the M3’s — the car has a lot in common with the M3 big brother, the M5. Namely, a hybrid powertrain. But we’ll get there in…