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Special editions are no longer the preserve of elite supercars. In South Africa the bakkie segment is guilty of concocting its own bling elements or matte paintwork – sometimes at the same time – used to reinvigorate sales particularly at the end of a product lifecycle. Taking the bait...
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Mercedes has revealed the all-new Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 4Matic+, expected to make its public debut at the Geneva Motor Show later in the year. The GLE 53 is the latest model to adopt the mild hybrid system as seen on the CLS 53. Power is sourced from a 3.0-litre...
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The Audi SQ5 TDI has just been announced, and it will feature a new diesel engine that’s assisted by a mild hybrid system. The setup consists of a 3.0-litre turbodiesel V6 engine, paired to a 48V electrical system to power an electric motor and compressor. The tech, borrowed from...
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Kia’s most powerful car has been confirmed to make its local debut towards the end of this following unexpectedly high public interest. The multiple award-winning Kia Stinger surprised visitors at the SA Festival of Motoring at Kyalami last year and has proven to be immensely successful in foreign markets....
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Audi stole the show at the New York Motor Show after they revealed the all-new Audi RS5 Sportback. The four-door coupe joins the RS5 coupe and the RS4 Avant in an attempt to dominate the mid-range sports car market, which includes the likes of the Alfa Romeo Giulia,...
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The first-gen Audi R8 4.2 V8 is undoubtedly one of the most iconic Audi’s to be made, and it seems as if Audi will be looking to strike it lucky once more with the second-gen R8, expected to be powered by the 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 engine found in the...
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Nissan’s 370Z has been around in pretty much the same guise since 2004. Yes, it was called the 350Z back then but essentially it’s the same car. Similar chassis, familiar interior, and much the same drivetrain, albeit with much more power. So how does Nissan justify selling this car...
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Recently Audi invited a few journos to a private track on the outskirts of Cape Town, to sample the new TT-RS, RS3 hatch and RS5. All of which, are spectacular cars. Fast, capable, easy on the eye and each with its very own personality. But are they too good…for...
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Its not easy to build a car that looks so completely different yet similar to the rest of its stablemates. But Range Rover has done exactly that with the Velar. We take a look at what sets Range Rover Velar apart from its siblings and competitors. What is a...