First Drive: Honda Civic Hatchback

It is as much a part of South African society as Mrs. Balls or Koo baked beans, it’s been here as long as [...]

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First Drive: All-New Toyota Etios

There are a number of budget-friendly offerings in the South African car market, specifically the sub-B segment – think Volkswagen Polo Vivo and [...]

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Road Test: Range Rover V8 Supercharged Autobiography

Ray Leathern admits he suffers from automotive-induced schizophrenia as a result of his blissful life as a motoring journalist. He recently tested the [...]

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Road Test: Mini Cooper Coupé Steptronic

‘Cool’ is a commodity these days and Mini are master salesmen. Why? Because like any business you need to have a USP (unique [...]

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Audi Trademarks Seven New Models

Audi have made no secret about wanting to become the world’s largest luxury automaker by 2018. This means they’ll need to keep their [...]

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Volkswagen Passat Manages 2 600km On One Tank

Posted on 17 May 2012

John and Helen Taylor, the Australian hypermilers who made news in the United States in 2009 by averaging 3.46 L/100km (67.9 mpg) in [...] Continue Reading

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Opel Astra GTC OPC – More Details

Posted on 17 May 2012

Opel has released details of the drivetrain in its new Astra OPC, claiming to have developed the highest specific torque in its class. [...] Continue Reading

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Jerry Seinfeld Working On New TV Show – Comics and Cars

Posted on 16 May 2012

Well known comedian and long-time Porsche enthusiast and collector, Jerry Seinfeld, is said to be starting a new TV show called ‘Comics and [...] Continue Reading

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New Mini John Cooper Works GP Edition

Posted on 16 May 2012

Mini has revealed what it claims to be the fastest Mini Cooper yet, in the form of the new John Cooper Works GP. [...] Continue Reading

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Smaller Porsche Panamera Planned

Posted on 15 May 2012

According to a report by German magazine Autobild, Porsche are planning on a smaller version of its Panamera four-door coupe (pictured). Whispers of [...] Continue Reading

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BMW M3 And M5 M Performance Editions

Posted on 14 May 2012

The M Performance parts range was launched recently in Europe and the US, allowing owners to add a bit more ‘excitement’ the 1, [...] Continue Reading

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Updated GWM Steed 5 Single And Double Cab

Posted on 11 May 2012

Five years since entering the local market, GWM continues on its path in providing practical and affordable vehicles, with the latest examples being [...] Continue Reading

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Nissan Juke ‘Tzunamee’ By Senner Tuning

Posted on 10 May 2012

We’ve all heard about the Nissan Juke-R, but if you can’t afford the €450 000 price tag, then perhaps Senner Tuning’s candy-red ‘Tzunamee’ [...] Continue Reading

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No Top Gear In 2012

Posted on 09 May 2012

Jeremy Clarkson has confirmed that there will be no 2012 Top Gear season. During a recent radio interview with Sasha Martinengo, Clarkson revealed [...] Continue Reading

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Spied: 2013 Mini Countryman Coupé

Posted on 08 May 2012

The Mini Countryman Coupé has been snapped undergoing testing in its final production form in Germany. The Mini Countryman Coupé is the production [...] Continue Reading

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Local Motoring Personality Morgan Naidu Passes Away

Posted on 07 May 2012

Television journalist and radio personality Morgan Naidu passed away on Saturday evening after a year-long battle with stomach cancer. Presenter on DSTV’s Ignition [...] Continue Reading

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New BMW X1 Details And Images Released

Posted on 07 May 2012

BMW has released details and images of their new facelifted X1 SAV (Sports Activity Vehicle). Outside, the exterior sees minor changes, starting with [...] Continue Reading

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Spied: Opel Astra Sedan

Posted on 04 May 2012

Following shots of the Astra cabriolet in March, spy photographers have captured the Opel Astra sedan undergoing testing near the Nurburgring in Germany, [...] Continue Reading

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Volkswagen Passat R-Line Announced

Posted on 03 May 2012

The 2012 Volkswagen Passat is scheduled to be launched in South Africa later this month, but in Europe the R-Line version has just [...] Continue Reading

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2013 Renault Clio Teaser

Posted on 02 May 2012

Renault used an annual shareholders meeting that was held last week to reveal a teaser image for the upcoming fourth-generation Clio, with the [...] Continue Reading

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Jaguar F-Type To Receive V8 Muscle

Posted on 01 May 2012

According to US-based Insideline.com, the upcoming Jaguar F-Type will get a 5.0-litre V8 engine producing up to 399 kW. It’s presumed the 5.0-litre [...] Continue Reading

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Abt Sportsline 2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Posted on 30 April 2012

Abt Sportsline has announced a new tuning program for the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. Available for the 2.0-litre turbo’d engine, the Abt package includes [...] Continue Reading

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Spied: Mini Cooper JCW GP

Posted on 27 April 2012

Development of a successor to MINI’s 2006 limited-build JCW GP appears near complete, with these thinly disguised prototypes spotted recently near the Nürburgring. [...] Continue Reading

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