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

Missed any of our motoring news this, here’s a short wrap of everything that’s happened in the motoring industry this week.

BMW X7 Confirmed For Production

2015 BMW X4

BMW confirmed plans to introduce another X model to their family of SUVs set to compete against the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class.

Mitsubishi Outlander (2014) Driven

Mitsubishi-Outlander

We drove the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander which punts itself against some hefty competitors but aims to offer added value for money over its competitors.

Hennessy Venom GT World’s Fastest Edition Revealed

Venom GT World Fastest Edition

Hennessey announced plans to celebrate the Venom GT’s 435.1 km/h run at the Kennedy Space Centre with a “World’s Fastest Edition.”

McLaren 650S Now In South Africa

Mclaren-650S

Stuart Johnston went on the launch of the McLaren 650s, read more about his views here.

Volkswagen Golf 40th Anniversary

1974 Volkswagen Golf

Volkswagen celebrated 40 years of its iconic Golf model which is now in its seventh generation, and includes derivatives such as the GTI, GTD, GTE, R and e-Golf.

GWM C30 Sedan Now Available In South Africa – Specs and Prices

GWM C30

GWM has finally launched the C30 sedan which was first previewed at the Johannesburg International Motor Show last year.

Citroen C4 Aircross Diesel (2013) Reviewed

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David Taylor takes behind the wheel of the new Citroen C4 Aircross Diesel and to see how it fares. Read his views here.

MINI Paceman GoalCooper Revealed(April Fools!)

MINI Paceman GoalCooper

Since the host of this year’s competition is Brazil MINI revealed its new Brazil-focussed Paceman GoalCooper model based on the John Cooper Works Paceman wearing the traditional blue, yellow and green colours of the South American country.

Ford Ecosport 1.0 Titanium (2013) Reviewed

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We take a drive in the Ford Ecosport 1.0 Titanium and see if this pint-sized crossover can tick all the boxes.

New Audi A8 Launched In South Africa – Specs and Prices

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The new Audi A8 has been launched in South Africa featuring a new and innovative Matrix LED headlight technology.

Land Rover Discovery Vision Concept Teased Ahead of New York Debut

Land Rover Discovery Vision Concept

Land Rover revealed the Discovery Vision concept which was designed to preview the styling direction of the new Discovery family, and is set to debut at the New York Auto Show.

2014 BMW M4 and M3 Pricing Announced for South Africa

2015 BMW M3 Sedan

Local pricing information for the yet to be launched 2014 BMW M3 Sedan and M4 Coupe has been revealed.

Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe Bespoke Waterspeed Collection

Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe Bespoke Waterspeed Collection

Rolls-Royce has announced plans to offer a limited edition Phantom Drophead Coupe Bespoke Waterspeed Collection designed to celebrate Sir Malcolm Campbell’s water speed record in 1937.

New Nissan Juke GT Available in South Africa

Nissan Juke GT

Nissan South Africa has revealed a new sports focused limited edition Juke GT which will be limited to 50 models.

2015 BMW M4 Convertible Revealed Ahead Of New York Debut

2015 BMW M4 Convertible

BMW has officially unveiled the M4 Convertible ahead of its debut at the New York Auto Show. The model will be available in South Africa in October this year.

Toyota Rav 4 VS Subaru Forester XT (Video)

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Watch the Toyota Rav4 vs Subaru Forester XT go head to head in this video review.

Citroen DS 5LS R Concept Revealed

Citroen DS 5LS R Concept

Citroen will be showcasing at Beijing Motor Show later this month the all-new DS 5LS R concept model which is a unique version of the DS 5LS.

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