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With negative sentiment being all we’re bombarded with these days, I was delighted to receive a virtual E-vite to the launch of the new VW Golf TCR. The Golf GTi TCR is a pin-striped lining in an otherwise dark time in our industry. This month, car sales are down...
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For the past fifteen years BMW’s hottest 1 Series has been powered by a 3.0-litre straight six sending power to the rear wheels. The only evolution to that format was the introduction of turbo charging from the 130i to the 135i. Looking at the new BMW M135i xDrive, it’s...
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Mercedes-Benz South Africa has confirmed that the next-generation B-Class will be available in South Africa. The Sports Tourer builds on the strengths of its predecessor, promising to be a great family car from the Mercedes-Benz stable. The design of the new Mercedes-Benz B-Class receives a full refresh. Up front...
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Peugeot has lifted the covers off the all-new 208 ahead of its debut in Geneva later this year. The 208 will be available in petrol, diesel and fully-electric guise. The supermini is longer and 30-kilograms lighter than its predecessor, allowing it to achieve a more dynamic stance. It’s design...
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The Mazda 2 competes in a market already highly contested by the likes of the Hyundai i20, VW Polo, Renault Clio and Ford Fiesta. The Mazda 2 differentiates itself by being loaded with features that would ordinarily be optional extras. The 2 is modelled off the SkyActive platform, which...
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There comes a time in one’s life when one has to admit being wrong, and the no such time has been bigger recently than after Renault launched the Kwid. The questions were loudly asked: “Why no ABS?” and “Why no passenger airbag?” And because us motoring journos are usually...
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The good news is that Hyundai has a new Grand i10. The bad news is that the Atos-succeeding i10 model will be discontinued. “We had a relook at the Grand i10 range, change the specification levels and added a new entry derivative with a 1-litre engine and the Motion...
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Peugeot has revealed the new Peugeot 208 GT-Line, freshly improved for 2018. Headline features include new headlights, complemented by black and chrome details, as well as daytime running LED’s and new fog lamps, all working together to give the face of the 208 GT-Line a sportier look. New bumpers...
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This is the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class, which is longer and wider than its predecessor. This is good news for the typical customer looking to buy into this segment and even better news for existing A-Class drivers looking to upgrade. The interior is the real highlight. Mercedes has taken the...
With negative sentiment being all we’re bombarded with these days, I was delighted to receive a virtual E-vite to the launch of the new VW Golf TCR. The Golf GTi TCR is a pin-striped lining in an otherwise dark time in our industry. This month, car sales are down...
For the past fifteen years BMW’s hottest 1 Series has been powered by a 3.0-litre straight six sending power to the rear wheels. The only evolution to that format was the introduction of turbo charging from the 130i to the 135i. Looking at the new BMW M135i xDrive, it’s...
Mercedes-Benz South Africa has confirmed that the next-generation B-Class will be available in South Africa. The Sports Tourer builds on the strengths of its predecessor, promising to be a great family car from the Mercedes-Benz stable. The design of the new Mercedes-Benz B-Class receives a full refresh. Up front...
Peugeot has lifted the covers off the all-new 208 ahead of its debut in Geneva later this year. The 208 will be available in petrol, diesel and fully-electric guise. The supermini is longer and 30-kilograms lighter than its predecessor, allowing it to achieve a more dynamic stance. It’s design...
The Mazda 2 competes in a market already highly contested by the likes of the Hyundai i20, VW Polo, Renault Clio and Ford Fiesta. The Mazda 2 differentiates itself by being loaded with features that would ordinarily be optional extras. The 2 is modelled off the SkyActive platform, which...
There comes a time in one’s life when one has to admit being wrong, and the no such time has been bigger recently than after Renault launched the Kwid. The questions were loudly asked: “Why no ABS?” and “Why no passenger airbag?” And because us motoring journos are usually...
The good news is that Hyundai has a new Grand i10. The bad news is that the Atos-succeeding i10 model will be discontinued. “We had a relook at the Grand i10 range, change the specification levels and added a new entry derivative with a 1-litre engine and the Motion...
Peugeot has revealed the new Peugeot 208 GT-Line, freshly improved for 2018. Headline features include new headlights, complemented by black and chrome details, as well as daytime running LED’s and new fog lamps, all working together to give the face of the 208 GT-Line a sportier look. New bumpers...
This is the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class, which is longer and wider than its predecessor. This is good news for the typical customer looking to buy into this segment and even better news for existing A-Class drivers looking to upgrade. The interior is the real highlight. Mercedes has taken the...
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