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Weekly News Wrap 02/05/2014
Weekly News Wrap 02/05/2014-May 2024
2023-12-14 EST 02:30:50

Despite the public holidays, motoring news from around the world continues to pour in. Catch up now!

Renault Nurburgring hunter teased (Video)

Renault-Nuburgring

Check out this video from RenaultSport who is determined to take the Nurburgring front-wheel drive record back from Seat. This video details a new car, which hopefully will become a production version.

Jeep Wrangler Conservation Edition launched in South Africa

Jeep-Wrangler-Conservation

A bit of a new look and some Mopar accessories give this Jeep Wrangler a new look. There’s also a nice charity angle as Jeep SA will donate R10 000 to a nature organisation for each vehicle sold.

Volvo S60 T5 (2014) Review

Volvo-S60-T5

Volvo’s S60 T5 was delivered to our Cape Town offices and David Taylor got behind the wheel of this executive Swedish sedan.

Volvo Self Driving Cars Tested on Public Roads

Self Driving Cars

Volvo has confirmed its autonomous Drive Me project is underway in Gothenburg, Sweden, with 100 autonomous prototypes already in use under real driving conditions on public roads.

R-Line Package for Volkswagen Golf Variant and Scirocco

Volkswagen Golf Variant

Volkswagen has announced the range for the Golf Variant and the new facelifted Scirocco will be expanded with new R-Line packages which are claimed to underline the dynamism and sporty appearance of the models.

2014 Honda Civic Tourer Arrives In SA

2014 Honda Civic Tourer

Honda has officially released South African pricing details for the 2014 Civic Tourer, following its preview at the 2013 Johannesburg International Motor Show.

Trident Iceni Takes Fastest Diesel Sports Car Crown

Trident-Iceni

British sports car brand Trident, has announced its flagship Iceni sports car as the world’s fastest and most fuel efficient diesel sports car. That’s quite a claim!

MSO 650S Coupe Concept Shown In China

MSO 650S Coupe Concept

McLaren Special Operations (MSO) has released images of a unique MSO 650S Coupe Concept which combines optimised aerodynamic performance with a more dramatic appearance, as well as a range of new styling options.

MINI Paceman Adventure Concept Revealed

MINI Paceman Adventure Concept

The MINI Paceman Adventure concept was a creative collaboration involving young apprentices and their instructors at the BMWs plant in Munich and Dingolfing, to create a completely unique vision for the MINI brand.

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