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Actually, it's not Mitsubishi's fault. Vehicles aren't created equal, and size isn't a guarantee of escaping a collision without injuries. The Mitsubishi Express is a full-size van, and 2020 marked the return of the Express moniker to Australia and New Zealand. As such, The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) took a deep dive into its crashworthiness, and the numbers aren't good. In fact, they aren't anything , but don't point fingers at Mitsubishi . More on that in a bit. ANCAP's official rating for the Express is indeed a big goose egg. Its zero-star performance is based on numerous factors lumped into four groups, including Adult Occupant Protection, Child Occupant Protection, Vulnerable Road User Protection, and Safety Assist. Of them all, Adult Occupant Protection returned the highest percentage but it was still just 55 percent. The lowest was Safety Assist with only a seven percent score. Vulnerable Road User Protection scored 40 percent, and since the … [Read more...] about Mitsubishi Van Bombs Crash Test, Scores Zero-Star Rating In Australia

The 2015 GT Asia Series is at the mid-point of the season heading into Sepang where the series regulars will face a new challenge at the popular Malaysian circuit, the series’ first ever endurance round, an event which not only pushes many of the teams beyond the 60-minute races they are used to, but also comes with a double-points championship advantage! GT Asia Series and Sepang are no strangers, with the Asian region’s most successful GT series entering it’s sixth season with 10 rounds having been contested across the last five seasons on the 5.543-kilometre Formula One circuit. Desperate for victory at ‘home’ The list of winners across that time represents a who’s-who of past GT Asia Series seasons, but the standout performer is the very team that is looking to get their 2015 championship back on track, Singapore’s Clearwater Racing. Reigning champion Mok Weng Sun had a tough start to the season with a DNF in the opening round in South Korea, before a devastating … [Read more...] about GT Asia Series prepares for maiden endurance event at Sepang

The last of the military-themed trucks enter production later this year. Ram is preparing to close the books on its series of Built to Serve Edition 1500 pickup trucks. Honoring the five branches of America's armed forces, the fifth and final installment will be the rarest of them all with two eye-catching colors: Spitfire and Bright White. Only 1,250 total are slated for production. As with previous offerings, the latest Built to Serve trucks feature United States flags and Built to Serve decals on the rear quarter panels. 20-inch aluminum wheels finished in gray are also exclusive to the series. Moving inside, velcro panels on the front seats allow owners to customize their truck with patches however they see fit. Gallery: 2021 Ram 1500 Built To Serve Edition 4 Photos Seat backs have additional webbing to hold equipment, and contrasting stitching adds extra interior color exclusive to Built to … [Read more...] about Ram 1500 Built To Serve Edition Debuts Final Models In Orange, White