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The new Volvo XC60 is Volvo’s middle brother in their SUV range, slotting in between the XC40 and XC90.  The South African market gets to choose between four powertrain options, namely D4, D5, T5 and T6. Trim levels ranges from the entry-level spec, the Momentum, R-Design and the car...

The sequel to Rimac’s hypercar, the Concept One, is expected to be revealed later this week at the Geneva Motor Show. Here’s everything you need to know about the successor to the high-tech coupe. The headline features of the ‘Concept Two’ are its 120kWh battery and its level 4...

This is the new Volvo XC40 and it’s a pretty big deal for the Swedish manufacturer. The XC40 marks Volvo’s entry into the ultra-competitive compact premium SUV segment. It also debuts the first three-cylinder engine to be used in a Volvo. The 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol engine will ship standard...

Even Volvo, while revelling in XC90’s worldwide success, would have realised that although their car had broken much new ground, ultimately a 7-seater SUV was perhaps too cumbersome for most needs.  The Volvo S90 sedan brings everything that was class-leading about that 2016 South African Car of the Year...

The poster child of the electric vehicle movement, Tesla, has made waves in the autonomous driving industry once again following the announcement that every new model that leaves the production line will come fitted with the necessary hardware for complete autonomy. Tesla’s bold claim is that their new hardware...

Apart from claiming the WesBank SAGMJ Car of the Year, the Volvo XC90 has received a smattering of technology tweaks that will come standard for all 2017 models. Pilot Assist and PowerPulse diesel technology, for a lag-free diesel driving experience, are both now available in South Africa. The semi-autonomous...

Start stop traffic could be largely reduced if Audi’s traffic recognition system works as well as the German manufacturer claims, allowing to catch all the green lights First tested in 2014, this car technology will help save fuel and alleviate traffic congestion although we’re not convinced it will make...

The Transit Elevated Bus could be ready by the end of 2016, saving 300 people valuable time as it gobbles up traffic While the world goes gaga over autonomous cars and how they will be the solution to our every transport problem, China’s Transit Elevated Bus (TEB) has already...

Here at SA Car Fan, we’re of the opinion that motoring is about to enter an extremely dangerous, irresponsible era. The transition to fallible autonomous systems and their owner’s blind faith in them is a deadly cocktail. We’ll see far more accidents as owners push the capabilities of these systems...