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Here are the next big car trends in SA for 2019

2018/12/21 08:46:11 AM

For all the wave of new brands and models which have brightened up the local market in the past two decades, the old favourites continue to be absolutely dominant.

Here`s how much it would cost to have Santa`s sleigh insured

2018/12/20 12:03:57 PM

Christmas is right on our doorstep and Santa’s Elves will soon be giving his sleigh the final preparations for the big day.

A data center on wheels - where is it taking us?

2018/12/19 10:36:01 AM

Driverless vehicles are on the road now. It`s big news. Getting the cars to behave with their human-driven peers has taken a tremendous amount of work. Getting them to avoid collisions is still a work in progress.

Don’t do it! Distracted driving is the true menace on our roads

2018/12/18 10:03:23 AM

The roads are already filling up as holiday-makers head for their December destinations.

Brabus transforms G63 into extreme, 515kW high-rider

2018/12/14 09:12:07 AM

Bottrop, Germany - Brabus is giving the previous generation G-Class a brutal sendoff of the kind we’ve come to expect from the German tuner.

First drive: BMW`s new 3 Series ups its tech game in a big way

2018/12/13 10:59:03 AM

Faro, Portugal - With an initial choice of two arriving on our shores in March, and now in its seventh generation, the BMW 3 Series remains the manufacturer’s most important car.

SEE: Beware of falling cows? Take a look at these 17 hilarious road signs that actually exist

2018/12/12 09:16:12 AM

There’s nothing better than a good laugh on a long road trip, especially when you’ve been in the car for an extended period of time.

BMW`s futuristic Vision iNEXT: A glimpse at the future of `personal mobility`

2018/12/11 10:18:21 AM

The BMW Vision iNEXT celebrated its world premiere in Los Angeles, while providing an "insight into the future of personal mobility".

Holiday Driving Tips

2018/12/10 11:10:59 AM

Take a look at these useful holiday tips to get you to your destination safely...

Renault Mégane RS: Best of the breed?

2018/12/07 10:14:09 AM

In the battle of the hot hatches, the latest Renault Mégane RS might not be the fastest, nor the most powerful. But in all-round terms, it might just be the best of the breed. Is that enough to satisfy the fast and furious brigade?

Lexus’ best-selling compact sports sedan is now available as a full hybrid model

2018/12/06 09:42:33 AM

Lexus South Africa launched the IS 300h (in SE trim) in Johannesburg on Wednesday. It joins a refined range of IS models that now consists of the IS 300 EX, IS 300h SE and IS 350 F Sport.

Make a big little difference

2018/12/05 09:50:44 AM

Make a big little difference

New Car Sales in SA: November 2018

2018/12/04 08:52:49 AM

New car sales declined substantially across the board during the month of November 2018 while export sales returned modest growth. Take a look at the new car sales breakdown below…

Most powerful Mercedes-Benz X-Class yet: Range-topping V6 bakkie arrives in SA

2018/12/03 10:13:32 AM

Mercedes-Benz launches its most powerful X-Class bakkie yet - the new V6-powered X350d. With a powerful 3.0-litre six-cylinder engine, 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic and 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive, the new X350d 4MATIC flagship model develops 190kW/550Nm.

New road rules and 3 other major SA laws approved by Government as it prepares to close for 2018

2018/11/30 10:39:33 AM

Its been another busy week for lawmakers as government begins to wind down for 2018.

OLDEST IN SOUTH AFRICA: 1911 FIAT TORPEDO 15 HP

2018/11/29 10:38:11 AM

As a modern-day commuter, it’s hard to imagine the challenges drivers faced piloting cars a century ago.

Mahindra introduces new double cab S6 variant of its popular Pik Up

2018/11/28 10:22:14 AM

Mahindra South Africa is celebrating the first six months of local vehicle production as well as its sales growth in the South African market with a limited "Karoo" Edition of its popular Pik Up Double Cab.

Ford expands EcoSport range with new 1.5 base model

2018/11/27 10:06:32 AM

When Ford launched its reinvigorated EcoSport range back in July, it seemed odd that the price leader from the previous range, the 1.5-litre normally aspirated Ambiente, was missing from the range.

HYUNDAI SA HINTS AT ATOS PRICING; AMT UNDER CONSIDERATION

2018/11/26 09:40:05 AM

Back in September 2018, we learned Hyundai Automotive South Africa had plans to revive the Atos nameplate locally, with the new version of the budget hatchback scheduled to arrive in the first quarter of 2019. And now the local arm of the Korean automaker has hinted at pricing.

New Range Rover Evoque Revealed [w/video]

2018/11/23 09:40:17 AM

The second-generation Range Rover Evoque has been revealed in London, UK. Take a look at the key details below…

5 reasons why the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is a great SUV

2018/11/22 11:20:28 AM

One of the semi-finalists in this year`s South African Car of the Year competition, sponsored by Autotrader, is the Alfa Romeo Stelvio. This is the car brand`s first SUV, and an impressive one at that.

Kia`s facelifted Sportage arrives with new base engine

2018/11/21 09:44:58 AM

The Sportage has the honour of being Kia’s most successful model, albeit not on local shores but internationally, where the Rav4 rivalling SUV has notched up five million sales over 25 years.

Ford expands SA Kuga range with 1.5 diesel, ST Line trim

2018/11/20 10:35:09 AM

Ford has added both frugality and flavour to its Kuga SUV line-up with the addition of a new 1.5-litre TDCi turbodiesel engine option at the lower end of the range, as well as a new ST Line trim grade at the upper end.

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