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The ravolution of the Toyota Rav4

2 months ago - 25 March 2019 | Motors

In 1994, Toyota’s launch of the original RAV4 introduced a new kind of car to the world, one that combined the go-anywhere performance and rugged stance of an SUV with compact dimensions and handling more...

Jaguar F-PACE introduces special editions

2 months ago - 22 March 2019 | Motors

Jaguar has announced two distinctive special edition models for its award-winning F-PACE: the performance-focused 300 SPORT and the feature-packed Chequered Flag. They further enhance the World Car of the Year and World Car Design of...

Ford Ranger claims top honours at awards

2 months ago - 20 March 2019 | Motors

The Ford Ranger claimed top honours at Car Magazine’s annual Top 12 Best Buys Awards held in Johannesburg recently. The win marked the Ranger’s eighth consecutive win in the hotly contested Double Cab Bakkie category.Ford...

Ford Castrol cross country team wins season-opener

2 months ago - 19 March 2019 | Motors

Dullstroom - Reigning champions Lance Woolridge and co-driver Ward Huxtable (T34) got their title defence off to a perfect start with a flawless drive to secure their second consecutive win at the spectacular season-opener in...

The off-roader for everyone

2 months ago - 18 March 2019 | Motors

Following the successful launch of the all-new Renault Duster in October 2018, the much-anticipated Duster 4x4 is here, displaying the same enhanced genetics as the rest of the Duster range with specific features designed to...

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Jeep Renegade is 'SUV Urbain de l'Année'

2 months ago - 15 March 2019 | Motors

The new Jeep Renegade, introduced across Europe in fall last year, has been crowned “SUV Crossover Urbain de l'Année” (Urban SUV Crossover Of The...

Mahindra unveils the Thar Adventure Series

2 months ago - 14 March 2019 | Motors

Mahindra’s most iconic off-roader, the Mahindra Thar, has received a major off-road boost for 2019 with the launch of the Thar Adventure Series model.The Thar...

Volkswagen T-Cross here this year

2 months ago - 13 March 2019 | Motors

In the second half of this year, Volkswagen will introduce its first compact SUV. The T-Cross will join the Tiguan and Touareg in the Volkswagen...

Stricter emissions limits jolt Europe's auto industry

2 months ago - 12 March 2019 | Motors

Daniel Aronssohn - Electric vehicles took centre stage at this year's Geneva Motor Show, as automakers scramble to bring their fleets in line with strict...

Carmakers seek electric car sounds for post-petrol era

2 months ago - 11 March 2019 | Motors

Edward Taylor - Carmakers are dreaming up futuristic electric car engine sounds to ensure that pedestrians can hear vehicles that lack audible cues like high-revving,...

Harley-Davidson scoots into kids electric bikes

2 months ago - 08 March 2019 | Motors

Harley-Davidson Inc moved into kids electric bikes on Tuesday with the purchase of California-based StaCyc Inc, tapping a new business outside its declining core market...

Isuzu continues to improve best-selling truck range

2 months ago - 06 March 2019 | Motors

Isuzu Motors South Africa holds the position of the country’s best-selling truck brand in the medium commercial and heavy commercial Vehicle segment for the past...

Enhanced exterior, luxurious interior and...

2 months ago - 28 February 2019 | Motors

The new Jaguar XE delivers an enhanced exterior design, all-new luxurious interior and advanced technologies.An updated exterior design gives the XE a more purposeful and...

Mitsubishi SA welcomes 6th distinctive...

2 months ago - 27 February 2019 | Motors

Boasting Mitsubishi’s unique Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC), the all-new Eclipse Cross offers a defiant new-genre coupé approach, fusing stylish design and functionality for trendy individuals...

Motor show aims to put...

2 months ago - 25 February 2019 | Motors

On 2 and 3 March 2019, more than 25 000 petrol heads and casual motoring fans are expected to descend upon GrandWest to attend a...

Lexus most dependable car brand

3 months ago - 15 February 2019 | Motors

Toyota Motor's Lexus brand of luxury vehicles was the most dependable name for the eighth consecutive year, while Fiat Chrysler's Fiat brand dropped to the...

Wireless charging for electric vehicles

3 months ago - 14 February 2019 | Motors

WiTricity, the industry pioneer in wireless power transfer, has announced the acquisition from Qualcomm Incorporated and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. of certain technology platform and IP...

Fiat 500 in the spotlight...

3 months ago - 14 February 2019 | Motors

The Fiat 500 Serie F, acquired by the famous Museum of Modern Art in New York in 2017, was seen by the general public for...