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The Lexus IS range gets updated for 2017 but can it match its fast-paced German rivals? What is it? A cosmetic, material and value upgrade to Lexus’s IS model range. On the outside these changes emphasise a sportier stance while playing a bigger role in smoothing the aerodynamic airflow...
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Hybrids can easily make a bad first impression. Take the new C 350 e from Mercedes as an example. When it was dropped off for road test the battery was flat and because I had no opportunity for a quick charge and barely had enough time to acquaint myself...
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It’s difficult to comprehend that the Lamborghini Aventador has been around for almost six years, let alone not ageing a single bit in that time. This raging bull has climbed to the top of the supercar food chain and is arguably one of the best supercars of this generation,...
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Earlier this year it was the turn of Mazda3 to receive G-vectoring torque control for supposed improved cornering. Now that same technology has migrated to Mazda’s CX-3. Under the banner of SkyActiv-Vehicle Dynamics, Mazda claims the new system ‘provides integrated control of the engine, transmission, chassis and body to...
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Citroen South Africa has taken the difficult but logical decision to pull out of the new vehicle market with immediate effect. This move will not affect current Citroen owners who will continue to receive full aftersales and parts delivery service through the existing channels. The focus from 2017 will...
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Every few months Volvo’s Truck Division cooks up another hair-brained idea to promote its products and technology specifically on the internet. Their latest video explains a usually mundane message about ‘maintaining speed while saving fuel’ in one of the finest creative concepts we’ve seen on the subject. Bravo Volvo, keep...
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Owners of the Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel car will no longer be isolated by distance or availability of hydrogen fuel stations. Toyota Australia has built a mobile hydrogen refueller which will ostensibly permit a newfound state of go-anwhere freedom to negate the car’s biggest drawback. The 2016 World Green...
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Subaru South Africa can no longer deny that its local models urgently need the EyeSight driver assist systems following a number of international awards recognised its impact on safety. Models like Impreza, Legacy and Outback received the top rating in Advanced Safety Vehicle++ in the 2016 Japan New Car...
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With a recent downpour of entry-level models now on sale in the form of Renault KWID and Volkswagen up! the Indian car company Tata believes it can take on the segment with its bravely styled Indica Flash that might appeal to some but not all. Priced at R124 995,...
The Lexus IS range gets updated for 2017 but can it match its fast-paced German rivals? What is it? A cosmetic, material and value upgrade to Lexus’s IS model range. On the outside these changes emphasise a sportier stance while playing a bigger role in smoothing the aerodynamic airflow...
Hybrids can easily make a bad first impression. Take the new C 350 e from Mercedes as an example. When it was dropped off for road test the battery was flat and because I had no opportunity for a quick charge and barely had enough time to acquaint myself...
It’s difficult to comprehend that the Lamborghini Aventador has been around for almost six years, let alone not ageing a single bit in that time. This raging bull has climbed to the top of the supercar food chain and is arguably one of the best supercars of this generation,...
Earlier this year it was the turn of Mazda3 to receive G-vectoring torque control for supposed improved cornering. Now that same technology has migrated to Mazda’s CX-3. Under the banner of SkyActiv-Vehicle Dynamics, Mazda claims the new system ‘provides integrated control of the engine, transmission, chassis and body to...
Citroen South Africa has taken the difficult but logical decision to pull out of the new vehicle market with immediate effect. This move will not affect current Citroen owners who will continue to receive full aftersales and parts delivery service through the existing channels. The focus from 2017 will...
Every few months Volvo’s Truck Division cooks up another hair-brained idea to promote its products and technology specifically on the internet. Their latest video explains a usually mundane message about ‘maintaining speed while saving fuel’ in one of the finest creative concepts we’ve seen on the subject. Bravo Volvo, keep...
Owners of the Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel car will no longer be isolated by distance or availability of hydrogen fuel stations. Toyota Australia has built a mobile hydrogen refueller which will ostensibly permit a newfound state of go-anwhere freedom to negate the car’s biggest drawback. The 2016 World Green...
Subaru South Africa can no longer deny that its local models urgently need the EyeSight driver assist systems following a number of international awards recognised its impact on safety. Models like Impreza, Legacy and Outback received the top rating in Advanced Safety Vehicle++ in the 2016 Japan New Car...
With a recent downpour of entry-level models now on sale in the form of Renault KWID and Volkswagen up! the Indian car company Tata believes it can take on the segment with its bravely styled Indica Flash that might appeal to some but not all. Priced at R124 995,...