New Ford Fiesta is a global small car

Ford of Europe is reinventing its small car range for a new generation of customers in 2008, starting with a stylish and exciting new Ford Fiesta. The car makes its global debut in both three- and five-door hatchback bodystyles at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show. New Ford Fiesta to...

Sep 13, 2025

Total Economy Run draws big car brands

The 32nd TOTAL Economy Run has attracted a strong field and a distinguished driver/co-driver line-up. Exciting lineup for Total Economy Run The three-day event, which starts at Forever Resorts Loskop Dam in Mpumalanga with documentation and scrutineering on Thursday, July 24 at 11h00 and finishes some 1 050 km...

Sep 13, 2025

Chevrolet sales strong in Africa

General Motors African Operations sold nearly 111,000 vehicles in the first half of 2008 growing total volume by 36 percent over the same time period last year. Led by a phenomenal 95 percent increase in Egypt and 82 percent growth in North and West Africa, this marks the first...

Sep 13, 2025

Renault Sport races into South Africa

The Renault Sport brand is to enjoy a much stronger presence in South Africa with the announcement of two new, special-edition Renault Sport models, as well as a network of specialist Renault Sport dealers. An advanced Renault Sport advanced driving course, and the availability of a catalogue of special Renault...

Sep 13, 2025

New Porsche 911 Targa goes panoramic

The latest addition to the new generation 911 line-up comes as before in two variants; the new Porsche 911 Targa 4 and 911 Targa 4S. The Targa 4 version is powered by a 3.6-litre flat-six engine developing maximum output of 345 bhp (254 kW) and giving the car a...

Sep 13, 2025

New Honda Jazz Revealed

The new Honda Jazz is revealed with a whole new definition of compact spaciousness. The Honda Jazz, known in some markets as the Fit, came into the market in 2001 and introduced a funkier, more practical dimension to the small car market. Such was the adoration Jazz received that...

Sep 13, 2025

Nissan Qashqai Diesel and All Mode 4×4 now in SA

The Nissan QASHQAI, launched in South Africa in the fourth quarter of 2007, has proved to be a popular model with South African and international motorists. Initially available in 1.6-litre petrol and 2.0-litre petrol derivatives, South African consumers will now also have the choice of 2.0-litre diesel and all...

Sep 13, 2025

New Hyundai i10 in South Africa

Superminis, like the new Hyundai i10, seem to have grown with each successive generation, to the point where many are too big – and too expensive – for those 21st century car buyers who both want and need a genuinely small car. Small, that is, in terms of attributes...

Sep 13, 2025

Chevrolet Lumina VE SS Sportwagon revealed

The Chevrolet Lumina sedan and Lumina SS Ute have become icons in South Africa. A brutishly powerful V8 engine combined with rear wheel drive, a sporty transmission, and a spacious cabin make for a fun and involving driving experience. In Australia, where the Lumina and Ute SS are built,...

Sep 13, 2025

New VW Golf 6 details revealed

The new VW Golf 6 has been officially revealed and as Europe’s most successful car with more than 26 million sold – it has been improved in all areas. “This sixth generation of Golf cars will completely redefine the quality and comfort level of its class over broad categories,...

Sep 13, 2025

Nissan X-Trail Diesel arrives in South Africa

Following the launch of the new Nissan X-TRAIL in April this year, Nissan is now introducing a line-up of diesel options in South Africa. Having already launched five petrol units the additional five diesel models on offer will see consumers spoilt for choice when considering the new X-TRAIL. Excellent...

Sep 13, 2025

New Suzuki Alto to debut in Paris

The new Suzuki Alto builds on the strengths of Suzuki’s unparalleled knowledge of small-car development. It combines eye-catching style and easy urban mobility with great performance in terms of high fuel efficiency and low CO2 emissions. The new compact car offers light weight achieved through downsizing yet provides ample...

Sep 13, 2025

Renault Clio quintet gets makeover

The entry level Renault Clio III range has been refreshed and is set to launch in five stylishly chic Extreme Limited Edition models. Regis Fricotte, Renault South Africa’s Vice President of Marketing says “Based on the success of the previous expression versions the Clio Extreme models in the line-up...

Sep 13, 2025

New Audi R8 inspired by race version

For the first time, Audi Sport will offer a racing sports car specifically developed for customer use in the form of the powerful 500 hp plus GT3 version of the new Audi R8 which will be available from autumn 2009. The logistics and factory space required for the AUDI...

Sep 13, 2025

New Suzuki Grand Vitara Improves on Excellence

The South African market is among the very first in the world to receive the new Suzuki Grand Vitara model, which links two brand-new powerplants to the Grand Vitara’s crisp, contemporary styling, comprehensive specification levels and legendary, true 4×4 capability. New Suzuki Grand Vitara – Features Engine Performance Fully...

Sep 13, 2025