New Models

Already boasting the most expansive range of bakkies in South Africa, Ford has extended the Ranger family to 36 models by adding a derivative Ford thinks the industry wants, but just hasn’t asked for. Neither Isuzu, Toyota nor VW have an automatic model in this segment so this begs the...

Mahindra South Africa is ending off 2016 with a flurry of new models and the latest is the Scorpio S10 SUV. With this car Mahindra is confident of offering customers new technology, a new look and better value. “Following the launch of the new-generation XUV500 sport utility vehicle last...

Mahindra introduces auto gearbox for W8 XUV 500 in South Africa. Not available on all-wheel drive model. The Mahindra XUV 500 is becoming an increasingly popular sight on South African roads thanks to the addition of a six-speed automatic option that has been optimised for fuel efficiency as well...

Renault Captur range is now complete with 1.5dci diesel engine and limited edition Sunset model Renault’s Captur now comes with the famed 1.5dCi engine which has been cross-pollinated to everything from Mercedes to Nissans.  With one in eighty-five cars sold coming equipped with this engine, and in Captur spec,...

Turbo charged engine transforms new Honda Civic and recaptures the charisma and soul that’s been missing. What is it? Nine generations later and the Honda Civic continues to be the reliable stepping stone in the line-up; the model that sets the direction and tone for everything that follows. If this Civic is...

Living with the weight of expectation following the phenomenal XC90 (SA Car of the Year) and S90, the updated Volvo V40 has become Volvo’s oft forgotten (at least in the media) yet accomplished elongated hatchback.  Volvo has however taken time out from pushing technological boundaries to spruce up the 2016...

Mercedes Benz South Africa launched three new models simultaneously to the South African market during an event that highlighted both performance and every day usability. Under the banner of ‘Dream Cars’ these included the sleek C63 Coupe, the facelifted SL and the successor to the SLK, now badged as...

Three months after the South African launch, the 2016 Renault Kadjar Dynamique 4×2 model range has expanded to include Renault-developed EDC transmissions plus the globally acclaimed and proven 1.5 dCi 81kW Turbo diesel engine. Big changes? Of course, however, you still get a list of convenient features that come standard such...

Matt grey rear diffuser inserts with chrome- look tailpipe trims, matt painted BRABUS Monoblock light-alloy wheels and a Race Start function are things we would have never associated with any previous standard smart car. Until we heard the words ‘smart BRABUS.’ smart BRABUS is the joint venture to bring...