Wheels

The GT version of the 5 Series launched in South Africa four years ago has been a sales flop, but that isn’t stopping BMW South Africa from trying its luck with the smaller 3 Series Gran Turismo ar-riving here in June.

It’s basically a 3 Series with a coupé-like backside and extra passenger space and luggage room, to make it the more sensible and family-oriented choice. Read more about BMW’s versatile 3 Series GT

Have you ever had a minor car mishap a windscreen chip or pothole damage, perhaps - and decided not to claim on your insurance policy? Many people do this, having calculated that the cost of fixing the damage is either less than the excess due or not worth the loss of their no-claim bonus.

But this could prove to be a costly mistake, if the terms and conditions of your insurance policy require you to report any incident, regardless of whether you claim or not, because every incident affects your risk profile, from the insurer’s point of view. Read more about Inform insurer, even when you don’t claim

Safety regulators in the United States are investigating complaints that the rear suspension frames on Hyundai Sonata sedans can rust and fail. Read more about Sonata probed for suspension rust

The French have a unique way with MPV’s - and the Citroen range of Picasso minivans, each one based on an existing car platform, have always been among the most imaginative. Read more about C4 Picasso: Loft living on wheels

The latest-generation Subaru XV might look more exciting than its predecessor, but it's been hindered by a steep asking price of N$335 000. Read more about Subaru’s XV is now more attainable

Nissan's little hatch has come in for a mid-life nip and tuck, sporting numerous changes to the exterior styling and a redesigned dashboard inside. Read more about Nissan’s Micra gets a makeover

Associated Motor Holdings (AMH) this month introduced the public to its new and improved Kia Motors premise in Windhoek, a significantly upgraded showroom which also houses the new headquarters of the group.

The event, also attended by Trade and Industry minister Calle Schlettwein, coincided with a new logo launch for the dealership, which started off in 2003 as Kia Motors. Read more about KIA boasts new premises

There are few things more frustrating than a car that just will not start. Read more about When your car won’t start

Following the upgrade of the Volkswagen Amarok bi-turbodiesel, which saw its output rise from 120kW to 132kW, it's now the turn of VW's base engine to pack on the power. Read more about More muscle for entry Amarok diesel

Having begun production back in 1995, the latest Honda CR-V has undergone a number of functional and cosmetic changes, which the company says gives it both an added boost in attitude, as well as better functionality.

“I wanted to communicate the feeling you get when you stand on top of a mountain, looking down on a valley and seeing a panorama of the landscape,” Japanese Designer Takehiro Ishibashi is quoted in a company statement detailing the new vehicle’s features. Read more about Honda’s 4th generation CR-V