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British F1 Grand Prix Preview
The last of the triple-header F1 races takes places this weekend. Ahead of that our guest F1 writer brings you a British F1 Grand Prix Preview
F1 · July 5, 2018
BMW X4 heading to SA soon [w/pricing]
We bring you information on the new range as well as pricing for the SA market of the all-new BMW X4, which was launched recently overseas.
Manufacturer News · July 5, 2018
Honda Mean Mower V2 [w/video]
Honda is aiming to breach the 240 km/h mark, and set a new world record, with a custom-built, 140 kW Fireblade-powered Mean Mower V2.
Manufacturer News · July 5, 2018
Upcoming VW T-Cross teased [w/video]
A new small SUV is on the cards from Volkswagen, called the VW T-Cross. In this video senior staff give us an indication of its apperance.
Manufacturer News · July 4, 2018
June new vehicle sales above expectation
We look at the new vehicle sales stats for June 2018. Commentary is brough to you by industry expert and director of Media Serve, Leo Kok
Manufacturer News · July 4, 2018
Original Ford Mustang Bullitt at Goodwood FoS [w/video]
The original Ford Mustang Bullitt from 1968 will appear alongside its 2018 namesake at the upcoming Goodwood Festival of Speed
Manufacturer News · July 4, 2018
Tesla Model S v BMW M760Li v Audi RS6 v Mercedes-AMG E63 drag race [video]
Watch a drag race video featuring the Tesla Model S, BMW M760Li, Audi RS6, Mercedes-AMG E63 to see which is quickest over the quarter mile.
Videos · July 3, 2018
VW Golf turns 40 in SA
South Africa's favourite hatchback, the venerable VW Golf celebrates its 40th year on sale on the local market.
Manufacturer News · July 3, 2018
Porsche 911 Carrera T driven
Porsche has just launched a new model, called the Porsche 911 Carrera T. We sampled the new car at its South African launch event.
Car Reviews · July 3, 2018
Monday Motorsport Round-Up: 2 July 2018 [w/videos]
Every Monday we bring you are quick recap of the results from the top four-wheel racing categories on the world stage. Here is a recap of 1 July 2018
Manufacturer News · July 2, 2018
Nissan GT-R50 by Italdesign
The Nissan GT-R50 is a celebration of two firms turning 50, Nissan and Italian automotive consultancy, Italdesign. We have full info on the dramatic model.
Manufacturer News · June 29, 2018
Robocar to drive itself up Goodwood Hill Climb
Robocar to drive itself up Goodwood Hill Climb and make history as the only autonomous car to do so in the event's 25 year history
Manufacturer News · June 29, 2018
Austrian F1 Grand Prix Preview
We bring you an Austrian F1 Grand Prix Preview ahead of this weekend's race in Spielberg Austria at the Red Bull Ring owned by Red Bull.
F1 · June 28, 2018
McLaren 600LT breaks cover
McLaren Automotive lauched its latest Sports Series model today. We bring you full details of the hard core McLaren 600LT
Manufacturer News · June 28, 2018
Volvo XC40 T5 review – 5 things you should know
We drove a Volvo XC40 T5 AWD automatic and share the five best things we learned about the impressive new model in this review.
Car Reviews · June 28, 2018
Ford EcoSport gets complete makeover
The Ford EcoSport SUV has undergone a comprehensive makeover with new looks, new interior materials as well as new infotainment system.
Manufacturer News · June 27, 2018
Hyundai H1 bus refreshed
The Hyundai H1 bus has undergone a major revision and we sampled the new model at its SA launch in Cape Town earlier this week.
Car Reviews · June 27, 2018
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera unveiled
The brand new Aston Martin DBS Superleggera was just inveiled. We bring you images and info on the new Aston Martin range-topper
Manufacturer News · June 26, 2018
New VW Jetta tackles Bonneville Speed Trial
The new VW Jetta may not yet be available for sale in the US but Volkswagen is sending a special Bonneville Jetta to attempt to set a record.
Manufacturer News · June 26, 2018
Bentley Bentayga sets new record at Pikes Peak
A near standard Bentley Bentayga set a new record for production SUVs at the 96th running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
Manufacturer News · June 26, 2018
Twin-turbocharged Lamborghini Huracan hits 418 km/h [with video]
A Twin-turbocharged Lamborghini Huracan just became one of the quickest accelerating road cars in the world when it sprinted from standstill to 418 km/h
Videos · June 25, 2018
Porsche buys stake in Rimac
German sportscar maker Porsche buys ten per cent stake in Croatian technology firm and hypercar maker Rimac Automobili to bolster electrification efforts.
Manufacturer News · June 25, 2018
Monday Motorsport Round-up: 25 June 2018 [w/video]
Every Monday week we bring you a motorsport round-up from the top racing formula in on the world stage, this week including Pikes Peak
Motorsport · June 25, 2018
Dramatic First Lap WTCR Crash [video]
There was a crazy first lap WTCR crash at the recent race held on the streets of Portugal. 27 cars were involved in the crash.
Videos · June 23, 2018
Polo Storico restores only Lamborghini Miura SVR in the world
There is only one Lamborghini Miura SVR in the world and it was restored over an almost two-year period by Polo Storico in Italy.
Manufacturer News · June 23, 2018