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We drive the new 2019 Ford Ranger Raptor in South Africa. Not some aftermarket kit, is it? Nope. Built locally in Pretoria on an assembly line that runs parallel to the new-gen Ranger, Ford’s 2019 Ranger Raptor isn’t merely one of the dressed-up Wildtrak’s you see affixed with different...
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Look at the current Lexus IS range; is there a more modern, eco-sensitive and inoffensive engine offering out there in a premium sedan? No diesel in sight (Lexus predicted that calamitous ending before we did), so instead they’re offering downsized 2.0-litre turbo petrol, this hybrid and a straightforward V6...
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The South African market is ripe for Luxury SUVs to continue to outsell saloons. Almost one full year after its international launch the Audi Q8 is finally released in SA, but does it still leads the way in interior and exterior tech? Some would say stereotypes exist for a...
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The original sports SUV Well, we wouldn’t go that far since Benz and BMW were predicting the future with AMG-fettled and M- versions as early experiments of a hotly-tipped genre but Cayenne really pushed the concept furthest. Now most buyers are comfortable with the notion of a sporty SUV,...
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The BMW Z4 has it easy. While it shares large helpings of the same architecture as the Toyota Supra, the weight of expectation on the new BMW Z4 is a lot lower. With the Z4 the internet is not erupting with vitriolic criticisms written by irate fans who have...
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Mercedes recently treated their GLE-class SUV to a facelift, and now they’ve updated the GLE-class coupe. The facelift includes changes to the exterior, interior, as well as all-new mild hybrid petrol models. The exterior of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE-class coupe does a good job of integrating Mercedes’ new SUV...
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Hot news from Porsche this week after they confirmed production of the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo – an all-electric estate based on the Porsche Mission E concept that recently visited South Africa. Production is anticipated to commence from as early as 2020 following a significant amount of interest shown...
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This is the McLaren Senna GTR, a limited-production, high-performance version of the already insane McLaren Senna. There will only be 75 examples produced, and they’re all spoken for. The Senna GTR aims to provide a visceral driving experience that’s just shy of a Formula 1 car. This is made...
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Lamborghini seemingly broke the internet this week after the unveiling of the Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster as well as its baby-brother, the Huracan Evo Spyder, at the Geneva Motor Show. In a world where most manufacturers are giving in to the trend of downsizing, it’s a breath of fresh...
We drive the new 2019 Ford Ranger Raptor in South Africa. Not some aftermarket kit, is it? Nope. Built locally in Pretoria on an assembly line that runs parallel to the new-gen Ranger, Ford’s 2019 Ranger Raptor isn’t merely one of the dressed-up Wildtrak’s you see affixed with different...
Look at the current Lexus IS range; is there a more modern, eco-sensitive and inoffensive engine offering out there in a premium sedan? No diesel in sight (Lexus predicted that calamitous ending before we did), so instead they’re offering downsized 2.0-litre turbo petrol, this hybrid and a straightforward V6...
The South African market is ripe for Luxury SUVs to continue to outsell saloons. Almost one full year after its international launch the Audi Q8 is finally released in SA, but does it still leads the way in interior and exterior tech? Some would say stereotypes exist for a...
The original sports SUV Well, we wouldn’t go that far since Benz and BMW were predicting the future with AMG-fettled and M- versions as early experiments of a hotly-tipped genre but Cayenne really pushed the concept furthest. Now most buyers are comfortable with the notion of a sporty SUV,...
The BMW Z4 has it easy. While it shares large helpings of the same architecture as the Toyota Supra, the weight of expectation on the new BMW Z4 is a lot lower. With the Z4 the internet is not erupting with vitriolic criticisms written by irate fans who have...
Mercedes recently treated their GLE-class SUV to a facelift, and now they’ve updated the GLE-class coupe. The facelift includes changes to the exterior, interior, as well as all-new mild hybrid petrol models. The exterior of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE-class coupe does a good job of integrating Mercedes’ new SUV...
Hot news from Porsche this week after they confirmed production of the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo – an all-electric estate based on the Porsche Mission E concept that recently visited South Africa. Production is anticipated to commence from as early as 2020 following a significant amount of interest shown...
This is the McLaren Senna GTR, a limited-production, high-performance version of the already insane McLaren Senna. There will only be 75 examples produced, and they’re all spoken for. The Senna GTR aims to provide a visceral driving experience that’s just shy of a Formula 1 car. This is made...
Lamborghini seemingly broke the internet this week after the unveiling of the Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster as well as its baby-brother, the Huracan Evo Spyder, at the Geneva Motor Show. In a world where most manufacturers are giving in to the trend of downsizing, it’s a breath of fresh...
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