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Toyota LQ Concept Car for Tokyo Debut
The Toyota LQ is an all-electric, autonomous concept car that is just one of the many models that Toyota will unveil at the Tokyo Motor Show.
Manufacturer News · October 15, 2019
Porsche Taycan 4S [w/video]
The Porsche Taycan range grows to include a third variant known as the Porsche Taycan 4S, that is available in two power versions
Manufacturer News · October 14, 2019
Driving Masterclass with Valtteri Bottas [video]
In the videos series titles Driving Masterclass with Valtteri Bottas, the Finnish Formula One driver tries to explain what its like to drive an F1 car.
F1 · October 13, 2019
Twin-turbo Dodge Hellcat for 2019 SEMA Show
Tuning house SpeedKore is busy putting the finishing touches on a twin-turbo Dodge Hellcat with all-wheel-drive that will debut at the 2019 SEMA show.
Dodge · October 10, 2019
Toyota Hilux Drift Truck [video]
The Toyota Hilux drift truck started out life in South Africa. In its new home of England it was given a complete makeover including a Mazda MX-5 engine.
Toyota · October 9, 2019
BMW 530 MLE Restored
A rare, South African-only motorsport homologation special called the BMW 530 MLE restored by BMW SA and was unveiled earlier today.
BMW · October 8, 2019Bisimoto Porsche 911 [video]
The Bisimoto Porsche 911 is a fine example of a restomod as it uses an older gen car and completely upgrades it with modern-tech, including a 630 kW engine.
Manufacturer News · October 3, 2019
Mazda3 TCR Racecar Debuts
The fully fledged, 260 kW turbocharged Mazda3 TCR racecar was debuted earlier today. The new racer is eigible to race in 36 series around the world.
Manufacturer News · October 2, 2019
Nissan IMk Concept Car [w/video]
The Nissan IMk concept car was unveiled today. It is one of 14 models that will be shown by Nissan at the Tokyo Motor Show.
Manufacturer News · October 1, 2019
5 Things to Know About the Mercedes-Benz B200
We spent a few days with the latest generation Mercedes-Benz B200. The W247 series B-class is all-new and boasts Mercedes' latest technology.
Car Reviews · September 30, 2019
Koenigsegg Regera breaks 0-400-0 km/h record [video]
The 1 120 kW Koenigsegg Regera hypercar makes headlines at it reclaimed the 0-400-0 km/h world record already held by another of the company's products
Manufacturer News · September 27, 2019
Hyundai Veloster N ETCR [w/video]
The Hyundai Veloster N ETCR, which was unveiled at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show, recently made its on-track debut at the Hungaroring.
Hyundai · September 24, 2019
World’s Quickest Golf [video]
The world's quickest Golf is currently a Mark 1 that was built in Germany. The 860 kW rocket blitzed the quarter mile in 8,2 seconds.
Motorsport · September 22, 2019
Mercedes-AMG A45S SA Pricing [w/video]
We have obtained Mercedes-AMG A45S SA pricing ahead of the 310 kW/500 N.m hyper hatch's South African launch later this year.
Manufacturer News · September 19, 2019
New Peugeot Models in SA
The local subsidiary of the French automaker has launched two new Peugeot models onto the local sales charts, the 108 city car and 5008 SUV.
Manufacturer News · September 18, 2019
MX-5 Hairpin World Record [w/video]
The Mazda MX-5 hairpin world record was set by a first-generation MX-5 just a few weeks ago by Mazda Germany, covering 2 900 hairpin corners in 12 hours.
Manufacturer News · September 17, 2019
VW ID.R Conquers Tianmen [w/video]
The all-electric, record-breaking VW ID.R Conquers Tianmen Mountain Big Gate Road in China adding another title to its list of accomplishments.
Manufacturer News · September 15, 2019
Topless Ferrari 812 GTS and F8 Spider [w/video]
The drop-top Ferrari 812 GTS and F8 Spider are two powerful new models that were launched by the Italian sportscar maker on home soil.
Ferrari · September 13, 2019
2019 Frankfurt Motor Show Highlights [Gallery]
This 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show gallery is a look at some of the most interesting new models and concept cars launched at the recent event.
Gallery · September 13, 2019
UPDATED: VW Golf GTI TCR
Released last year at the Wothersee show as a design study, the Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR has finally been confirmed as a production reality.
Manufacturer News · August 21, 2019
Audi RS6 Avant Debuts [w/video]
The recently launched Audi RS6 Avant is powered by a twin-turbocharged 4,0-litre V8 that produces 441 kW and 800 N.m of torque.
Audi · August 21, 2019
Mercedes-AMG GT R Black Series
A long-rumoured Mercedes-AMG GT R Black Series has been seen testing on racetrack and on the road with a bespoke bonnet and massive rear wing.
Manufacturer News · August 20, 2019
Bugatti Centodieci [w/video]
The Bugatti Centodieci is the latest hypercar produced by Bugatti. It is powered by a 1 176 kW quad-turbo W16 engine that displaces 8,0-litres.
Manufacturer News · August 19, 2019
Audi Q8 55 TFSI Driven
We spent a few days driving the range-leader of the Audi SUV family, the all-new all-wheel drive 250 kW turbodiesel Audi Q8 55 TFSI.
Audi · August 19, 2019
SCG Baja Boot is a Race-Ready SUV
The SCG Baja Boot is the latest creation from low-volume automaker Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus, which the firm plans to race at the 2019 Baja 1000.
Manufacturer News · August 16, 2019