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An optional carbon fibre package for all Alfa 4C models headed to US and Canadian markets is now on sale and it wouldn’t be far wrong to assume that these upgrades will spread to other markets including South Africa. Already decked out in carbon fibre from the monocoque upwards,...

A new Dodge Viper after 2017 is a possibility according to Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne. Sergio spoke to the media at this year’s Detroit Motor Show and alluded that a follow-up model might carry on the legacy when production of the Dodge Viper ends next year. The problem is...

When Lamborghini builds a car to celebrate the 100th birthday of Ferrucio Lamborghini, those with the wherewithal don’t wait to find out what it will look like or the performance figures. They order one because they know it will be spectacularly fast and complete their collection.   The Lamborghini...

KIA hit all the right notes at the Detroit Motor Show with the butch Telluride concept which will compete in the large SUV segment synonymous with the American market. Another market that favours large SUVs is South Africa, meaning the KIA Telluride has a fair chance of coming here...

If you’re too late in putting your name next to a BMW M4 GTS worry not because BMW has just announced that a Competition Package will be made available for the latest BMW M3 and BMW M4. Based on what we’ve seen with the M5 and M6 Competition Spec...

Audiophiles of the motor world were in for a treat at CES in Las Vegas last week when Monster (the audio company, not the energy drink) and Bentley’s coach-building division, Mulliner, displayed their latest collaborative project; in the form of a unique Bentley Continental known as the Monster by...

The McLaren P1 is the second super car to be hit with a recall issue in two months. The first was the Ferrari 488 for a fuel line issue but in McLaren’s case the fault isn’t related to any of the complex hybrid gubbins – a relief for the...

“How do you want the McLaren F1 to sound on start-up?” “Brr, Ra, Wham” – or something to that effect. A unique sequence of cylinder activation and witchcraft trickery with the rpm, and the rest is history. Well not really but it’s a bloody good start to a story which...

We know what you’re thinking… this house isn’t suitable for a LaFerrari. Mid-range TV, drab curtains, old fashioned bookshelf and regular living room suite positioned amongst Ferrari’s latest, fastest and most expensive hypercar. The garage is where he possibly keeps the Ferrari 488 GTB. No other details on this...