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All-New BMW 520d Now Available In South Africa

All-New BMW 520d Now Available In South Africa

Range Rover Evoque SW1 Special Edition Announced For Paris

Range Rover Evoque SW1 Special Edition Announced For Paris

Volvo XC90 R-Design Unveiled

Volvo XC90 R-Design Unveiled

Volkswagen Tristar Concept Premieres in Hanover

Volkswagen Tristar Concept Premieres in Hanover

2015 Honda CR-V Facelift Officially Revealed

2015 Honda CR-V Facelift Officially Revealed

Toyota C-HR Concept Official Images Shown

Toyota has released two images depicting its C-HR concept scheduled to debut next month at the 2014 Paris Motor Show. New compact SUV destined for production The company says the C-HR concept previews a new C-segment SUV, which is not only a further development of Toyota’s Under Priority and...

Renault Clio Initiale Paris Introduced In France

The Renault Clio Initiale Paris trim has officially been introduced at home in France, ahead of a proper debut scheduled for early next month at the 2014 Paris Motor Show. New trim package for Clio supermini The Initiale trim adds features such as sleeker LED daytime running lights which...

Vencer Sarthe Claims Supercar Credentials

The unknown manufacturer Vencer has produced its first motor car to the public. The company is Dutch so it was never going to be something ordinary or bland and they havent disappointed with this Vencer Sarthe super car. Vencer Sarthe Supercar Performance The car is named of the Le...

Mazda launches three new models in SA

Mazda South Africa is finishing up the details regarding its sepearation with Ford South Africa. The brand will no longer be the red-headed step child hiding in the corner whilst big brother Ford grabs all the limelight. To mark this momentous occasion for Mazda, it has launched three models...

Renault Eolab Concept Promises 1L/100km (Video)

The Renault Eolab concept, scheduled to have its world premiere next month at the Paris Motor Show, also previews innovative technology from the company that is destined to be introduced on production Renault’s from now until 2020. Technological innovations According to Renault, the Eolab has an active front spoiler...

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Concept-S Previewed

Following a teaser image revealed earlier this month, Mitsubishi has officially revealed the Outlander PHEV Concept-S ahead of its debut which will happen at this years Paris Motor Show. Outlander PHEV Concept-S details Described as a special design package for the regular Outlander PHEV first shown at the 2012...

Automotive news

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara’s exports begin

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara’s exports begin"

- First batch exported to Latin America- Over 2.60 lakh vehicles exported in CY 2022Maruti Suzuki has announced that the company has commenced the export of its recently launched Grand Vitara SUV. The first batch was dispatched to Latin America from the Kamarajar port in Chennai. The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara...

Hyundai Ioniq 6 scores 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating

Hyundai Ioniq 6 scores 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating"

- Yet to be launched in India- Was recently showcased at the Auto Expo 2023The Hyundai Ioniq 6 has scored a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating. The sedan was tested under Euro NCAP’s new safety test protocols. The electric sedan was recently showcased in India at the Auto Expo 2023....

Tata Harrier EV unveiled – Now in pictures

Tata Harrier EV unveiled – Now in pictures "

Tata Motors showcased the Harrier EV at the recently concluded Auto Expo 2023. The vehicle was unveiled alongside the Curvv Concept. Interestingly, the electric Harrier will be available with an AWD setup. Let's take a look at the Harrier EV pictures from the unveiling event. The Harrier gets futuristic styling elements in...

Maruti Suzuki eVX concept unveiled: Now in pictures

Maruti Suzuki eVX concept unveiled: Now in pictures "

Maruti Suzuki stole the limelight at the Auto Expo 2023 with the eVX electric concept SUV. The mid-sized electric SUV is powered by a 60kWh battery pack and will offer a driving range of up to 550km on a full charge. Let's take a look at the pictures from the unveiling...

Tata Tiago EV Blitz Edition – Now in Pictures

Tata Tiago EV Blitz Edition – Now in Pictures"

Tata Motors showcased an array of vehicles at the Auto Expo 2023. While some were new concepts, others displayed the newest technology the brand had to offer. However, one of the show-stoppers at the expo was the special edition of the recently launched Tata Tiago EV. Christened as ‘Tata Tiago...

Tata Sierra EV Concept showcased – Now in pictures

Tata Sierra EV Concept showcased – Now in pictures"

Indian automaker Tata Motors showcased the Sierra EV concept at the Auto Expo 2023. This time around, the vehicle was showcased as a five-door version. The mechanical details are not known for now and will be known at a later date. Let's take a look at the Sierra EV pictures from...

Hyundai Grand i10 Nios facelift to be launched in India tomorrow

Hyundai Grand i10 Nios facelift to be launched in India tomorrow"

- Bookings open for Rs 11,000- Will be offered in petrol and CNG versionsHyundai India is all set to launch the facelift version of its entry-level hatchback, the Grand i10 Nios. The bookings for the updated Nios opened on 9 January for Rs 11,000. This facelift sports subtle cosmetic upgrades,...

Tata Altroz Racer Vs Hyundai i20 N Line - Specs comparison

Tata Altroz Racer Vs Hyundai i20 N Line - Specs comparison"

Hyundai introduced the N Line series with the i20 N Line in the Indian market to meet the demands of customers who prefer performance and sportier design, and it became quite popular for delivering just that. Now, Tata Motors is all set to release the sport edition of its premium...

Maruti Suzuki Fronx Vs Hyundai Venue – Specs comparison

Maruti Suzuki Fronx Vs Hyundai Venue – Specs comparison"

The sub-four metre SUV segment was already dominated by cars like Tata Nexon, Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, and others. Now, Maruti has introduced a new Nexa product, Fronx to go up against the competitors in this segment in India.Meanwhile, Hyundai is known to offer feature-loaded vehicles at...

Citroen eC3 to be available in 13 colour options; India launch next month

Citroen eC3 to be available in 13 colour options; India launch next month"

- The eC3 electric hatchback was unveiled earlier this week- Bookings of the model will begin on 22 JanuaryThe Citroen eC3 is set to become the brand’s third offering in India after the C5 Aircross and the C3 hatchback. We have driven the electric hatchback from the French company and...

The Analog Joys Of Driving A Near-Perfect Old Honda Prelude Si

The Analog Joys Of Driving A Near-Perfect Old Honda Prelude Si

I’ve been in the throes of a bit of an existential crisis lately. Driving an old Honda Prelude Si helped with that. Did you catch the news out of the ? Besides that awesome coupe from Lexus , and that that will never be made, there wasn’t what I would...

For $2,500, This 1989 BMW 325i Could Be White On Nice

For $2,500, This 1989 BMW 325i Could Be White On Nice

Summer is coming, and although today’s BMW convertible needs a new steering rack, you’ll have plenty of time to replace it before it’s sun’s-out, buns-out time. Let’s see if its price means it’s the real daylight savings time. Riding the Pink Piaggio totally sounds like a euphemism for getting down...

For $3,000, This 1991 Ford Escort GT Says Take Me Out

For $3,000, This 1991 Ford Escort GT Says Take Me Out

Can’t afford a new Focus ST? Well then maybe its grandpappy - today’s Escort GT - will be more to your bank account’s liking. Let’s find out! Do you recall the Simpsons episode in which Homer gets food poisoning from a huge sandwich he’s been eating for weeks? He ends...

For $2,500, This 1960-Something Piaggio Vespa Could Make You Pretty In Pink

For $2,500, This 1960-Something Piaggio Vespa Could Make You Pretty In Pink

In Italian Vespa means wasp, and for 70 years, scooters like today’s candidate have been buzzing around cities all across the globe. Let’s see if this pink Piaggio also has a price that stings. There’s another sort of sting altogether, and that is the sharp pang of rejection. That’s something...

The Best Thing About The BMW 340i Is That It Comes With Three Pedals

The Best Thing About The BMW 340i Is That It Comes With Three Pedals

In 1995, said “those who genuinely enjoy the act of driving and still demand a practical compact sedan will have a tough time finding a better choice than one of these Bimmers.” Two things have happened since then. The first is that the 3 Series has, admittedly, lost some of...

Special reports

How to drive a manual transmission car?

How to drive a manual transmission car?

IntroductionIndia has predominantly been a manual-car market, but with the influx of automatic transmissions, the 'art of driving a manual car' might be in jeopardy. Nonetheless, owning and driving a manual car is still a dream for many. However, it’s one thing to drive a car and another one to learn...

Types of car loans - New car loan, used car loan and loan against car

Types of car loans - New car loan, used car loan and loan against car

Types of car loansCar loans can make buying that dream car, whether it be a necessity or for leisure, way simpler. Rather than paying up a rather large amount of money up front, which could take years of savings, car loans can help you get the car you want/dream immediately...

How to manage a car loan - Tips and tricks

How to manage a car loan - Tips and tricks

How to manage a car loan - Tips and tricksYou have decided to buy a car and have come to the conclusion that you will need a car loan to do so. But the myriad of options are confusing and you have hit a roadblock. Here are some tips and...

Temasek, Warburg Pincus and March Capital invest Rs 325 crore into CarTrade

Temasek, Warburg Pincus and March Capital invest Rs 325 crore into CarTrade

HighlightsThe CarTrade Group, India’s largest online automotive group, has raised Rs 325 crore from investors Temasek, Warburg Pincus and March Capital Partners. It plans to use these funds for its expansion into the auto finance space and to invest into companies in the automotive space. Commenting on the fund raise, Mr....

How to get the best fuel efficiency from a manual car

How to get the best fuel efficiency from a manual car

IntroductionWith a country obsessed with the fuel efficiency of their car, we surely are always on a lookout to extract that extra kilometre from every drop of fuel we feed our engines. But seldom do we realise, the fuel efficiency of any car is dependent on a plethora of factors....

Automobile information

Can a BMW i3 charge at a Tesla charging station?

Can a BMW i3 charge at a Tesla charging station?

　　BMW i3 vehicles are not designed to charge directly at Tesla Supercharger stations. Tesla Superchargers use a proprietary charging technology that is specific to Tesla vehicles. Tesla vehicles use a unique charging connector and communication protocol that is not compatible with other electric vehicles, including the BMW i3. 　　The BMW i3 typically uses the Combined Charging System CCS or Type...

Can BMW i3 run on gas only?

Can BMW i3 run on gas only?

　　The BMW i3 is primarily an electric vehicle EV designed to operate on electric power stored in its high-voltage lithium-ion battery pack. However, some versions of the BMW i3 are available with an optional range extender, often referred to as the REx model. The range extender is a small internal combustion engine that serves as a generator to produce electricity,...

Are BMW X6 reliable?

Are BMW X6 reliable?

　　the BMW X6 was a bit of a mixed bag, as is the case with any vehicle. It all boils down to factors like the model year, how well its been taken care of, and the driving conditions its been through. Since the BMW X6 falls into the luxury SUV category, you might find that its maintenance and repair costs...

Are BMW X4 good cars?

Are BMW X4 good cars?

　　As of my last knowledge update in January 2022, the BMW X4 is generally well-regarded as a luxury compact crossover SUV. However, whether a BMW X4 is a good car for you depends on your specific preferences, needs, and priorities. Here are some factors to consider: 　　Pros: 　　Performance: The BMW X4 is known for its sporty and engaging driving dynamics....

Are BMW 5 Series good cars?

Are BMW 5 Series good cars?

　　The BMW 5 Series stands as a well-regarded car in the automotive world, earning praise from both industry experts and owners alike. It has carved a niche for itself by blending performance, luxury, and cutting-edge technology. Lets delve into the key factors behind the BMW 5 Series acclaim: 　　Performance: The BMW 5 Series offers a spectrum of engine choices, including...

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