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Weekly News Wrap 17/04/2014
Weekly News Wrap 17/04/2014-March 2024
2023-12-14 EST 02:30:50

Have you missed any of the news from the 2014 New York Auto Show? Check out our reviews too.

2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 convertible

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Z06

Announced as the most powerful convertible ever produced by Chevrolet, the Z06 features an all-new LT4 6.2l supercharged V8 engine, expected to deliver at least 466 kW and 861 Nm of torque.

Chevrolet Sonic RS (2014) Review

Chevrolet-Sonic-RS

The range-topping Chevrolet Sonic RS spent a week with Cars.co.za and David Taylor was impressed with more than just the name.

Ford Escort Production Model Heads to Beijing

Ford Escort Concept

Last year, Ford announced the revival of the Escort nameplate with a new concept which was showcased at the Shanghai Auto show. And now the company plans to introduce a production version of the Ford Escort at this month’s Beijing Motor Show in China.

Mercedes-Benz GLA Now in South Africa

Mercedes-Benz-GLA-Class

The Mercedes-Benz GLA was launched in the Garden Route late last week. Stuart Johnston shares his thoughts on this A-Class based crossover.

BMW Recall 2014: Official Statement from BMW SA

BMW-1-Series-Coupe

BMW has issued a recall for over 150 000 luxury cars and SUVs due to bolt faults in some of the six-cylinder engines.

2015 Volkswagen Jetta Revealed Ahead of New York Debut

2015 Volkswagen Jetta

The updated 2015 Volkswagen Jetta facelift has been revealed ahead of its official public debut scheduled for later this week at New York Auto Show.

We Attend Opel Driving Experience (Video)

Opel-Driving-Experience

Watch two members of the Cars.co.za team learn the basics of high-performance driving in this cool video.

Land Rover Discovery Vision Turns Up in New York

Land Rover Discovery Vision Concept

Land Rover has revealed its futuristic in-car technology Discovery Vision Concept SUV ahead of its debut at the New York Auto Show.

Audi TTS Competition Now Available in South Africa

Audi-TTS-Competition

Audi South Africa has celebrated the production of 500 000 TT compact sports cars with a limited edition model called the Audi TTS Competition.

2015 Nissan Murano Crossover Revealed

2015 Nissan Murano

Nissan has given an early preview to its all-new 2015 Nissan Murano Crossover which is scheduled to debut at the 2014 New York International Auto Show.

Citroen DS 6WR To Be Introduced In China

Citroen DS 6WR

Ready to make its public debut at the Beijing Auto Show, Citroen has released details and an official image of its DS 6WR crossover which is said to have been inspired by the Wild Rubis concept shown in Shanghai last year.

All-new Subaru WRX Available in SA Soon (Video)

All-New Subaru WRX

Subaru South Africa will launch the premium all-new WRX in two new derivatives towards the end of May 2014, previewing what is “a new era of sports vehicle manufacture for the Subaru brand.”

2015 Ford Mustang 50 Year Limited Edition Revealed

2015 Ford Mustang 50 Year Limited

Ford is marking the 50th anniversary of the Mustang with a special limited edition version of the original pony car which will be available in either Wimbledon White or Kona Blue.

2015 MINI Countryman Officially Revealed

2015 MINI Countryman

The 2015 MINI Countryman has officially been unveiled, sporting a number of updates to ensure the “continued success of the premium compact model.”

Mazda MX-5 2th Anniversary Edition debuts in New York

Mazda MX-5 25th Anniversary Edition

Mazda has unveiled the MX-5 Miata 25th Anniversary Edition at the New York Auto Show.

Volkwswagen Golf R400 Concept Confirmed for Beijing

Golf R 400 Concept

Volkswagen has announced plans to introduce a 400hp Golf Concept at the Beijing Motor Show.

Renault Sandero (2014) Reviewed

Renault-Sandero

The second generation Renault Sandero has been on sale since the middle of March 2014 and after attending the launch in Johannesburg, we get our hands on one for a week-long evaluation.

Rallycross-spec 2015 WRX STI Previewed in New York

Rallycross-spec 2015 WRX STI

Subaru has revealed its new contender for the Global Rally Cross (GRC) – the Rallycross-spec 2015 WRX STI which made its world premiere at the New York Auto Show this week.

2014 New York Auto Show

BMW 9 Series Sedan Concpet

Check out some of the hottest cars shown off at the 2014 New York Auto Show

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