You can see part one of our countdown of the best and worst drivers here. 10. Nick Heidfeld, Mahindra Racing Championship position: 11th, forty-two points Qualifying H2H: Lost 2-10 (Rosenqvist) It looked as if it was going to be another solid year for Nick Heidfeld and Mahindra Racing after he scored a podium in the first race in Hong Kong. Things took a turn from there for the German however, and while his team-mate Felix Rosenqvist was leading the driver’s championship after scoring two wins, Heidfeld went on a run of seven races with just one top ten finish. This included three retirements in a row including one in Santiago after a clash with Daniel Abt that he accepted was his fault. The second half of his season was much better though, and as Rosenqvist seemed to struggle with the car Heidfeld finished with four solid points finishes. Heidfeld admitted that at forty-one this might have been his last season in the series – Mahindra will miss his experience if it is. 9. … [Read more...] about Formula E 2017-18 season review: The best and worst drivers, part II
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Formula E 2017-18 season review: The best and worst drivers, part I
The 2017-18 season was the end of an era for Formula E. It was the last season with the first generation cars, the last time we will see mid-race car swaps and the next few years will see a host of major car manufacturers increase their participation in the sport. Despite a lot of the focus already being on next year, season four still delivered some brilliant racing. Once again there were a host of teams at the top who could challenge for wins, and twelve different drivers stood on the podium throughout the year. Despite the advancement in technology it is still undoubtedly a driver’s series, so TCF thought we would review how each of them got on in 2017-18. 20. Nico Prost, Renault e.dams Championship position: 19th, 8 points Qualifying H2H: Lost 1-11 (Buemi) When e.dams announced that Nico Prost would not be staying with the team as they switched to Nissan support for next season it came as no surprise. The Frenchman has been on a downward spiral performance wise and this year … [Read more...] about Formula E 2017-18 season review: The best and worst drivers, part I
2018 Holden Equinox LT diesel review
Holden has just launched a diesel derivative of its Equinox mid-sized SUV. It's refined and frugal on fuel, but also $3000 more expensive than the class-leading turbo-petrol offering, and produces less torque than most rivals. Holden has just added a diesel engine option to its Equinox mid-sized crossover range, available from low-grade LS+ specification all the way to the LTZ-V flagship.As you’d well imagine, the 1.6-litre turbocharged-diesel engine uses significantly less fuel than either of the two petrol engine options, but also carries a $3000 higher recommended retail price (RRP). So is it worth a look?While petrol remains the majority choice in this segment – diesel tends to be more prominent in the bigger SUV classes – the new engine should elicit interest from high-milers, given its theoretical driving range between fill-ups of nearly 1000km.We have the Equinox in mid-range LT specification here, which was our favourite variant from the recent five-car … [Read more...] about 2018 Holden Equinox LT diesel review
2018 Holden Equinox range review
Holden has had to battle without a compelling mid-size SUV to rival the Mazda CX-5, Hyundai Tucson and Toyota RAV4 for far too long. But finally the brand has something to throw into the fray: the Holden Equinox, sold as a Chevy in North America but retuned by Holden’s engineers to better suit our roads. It’s also a perfect candidate for our latest range review, given we’ve done the same type of test on the rival Mazda CX-5, Ford Escape and Honda CR-V. Price and specs The Equinox LS kicks off the range at $27,990 before on-road costs ($29,990 drive-away), with an extra $2000 required to get the six-speed automatic transmission. The manual is a low-sales price leader only. You get six airbags, 17-inch alloy wheels, a reversing camera with sensors, ISOFIX and top-tether child seat anchors, automatic headlights with LED daytime runners, an Active Noise Cancellation (on LS auto only) system like your headphones, plus a 7.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android … [Read more...] about 2018 Holden Equinox range review
2018 Chevrolet Equinox LT 2.0T AWD Review & Test Drive
Chevrolet has had a long standing in the foray of building and selling compact crossover utility vehicles, and with today’s record-breaking SUV and crossover sales, the newest Equinox gets a new lease on life to attract the massive influx of buyers. Receiving a full redesign for the 2018 model year, the new Equinox captures the newfound hearts of the masses to serve up many powertrains and configurations to suit the needs for those seeking a compact crossover that doesn’t compromise with its segment-size-busting accommodations. >> Get the best price on the Chevrolet Equinox from a network of local dealers now. << The new Chevrolet Equinox plays to a tune for those who are more cost conscious but don’t wish to compromise on the all that a crossover is supposed to provide in versatility and spaciousness even with a compact-size classification. There was a time that I balked at the idea of even driving a Chevrolet Equinox because … [Read more...] about 2018 Chevrolet Equinox LT 2.0T AWD Review & Test Drive