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Weekly News Wrap 04/07/2014
Weekly News Wrap 04/07/2014-November 2024
2023-12-14 EST 02:30:49

The weekly news wrap has made a return! Catch up with the week’s best news, car launches and reviews.

BMW M3 & M4 (2014) Driven

BMW-M3

Editor Dave headed to Johannesburg for the local launch of the fearsome BMW M3 and M4. Do they live up the hype?

New MG Roadster Planned

MG TF Roadster

New reports suggest MG has begun working on a new two-seater sports car which will replace the MG TF.

Volkswagen Officially Reveals 2015 Passat

2015 Passat

Volkswagen has fully revealed its Euro-spec Passat B8 described as a “premium class car without premium costs”.

Fiat 500 L (2013) Reviewed

Fiat-500-L

Stuart reviews the upsized Fiat 500 L and comes away impressed with its features, interior and styling. But there’s a catch…

Audi E-tron for Key Models by 2020

Audi A3 sportback e-tron

At the international launch of the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron, Audi’s research and development head Ulrich Hackenberg revealed plans about the future of Audi’s idea to ‘hybridise’ much of the range by 2020.

Audi RS7 Video Review – Acceleration, Noise and Power

audi leader preferred

Ciro gets behind the wheel of the fearsome Audi RS 7 and debates the merits of owning an impractical supercar over something as potent as this.

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake confirmed for 2015

CLA-Shooting-Brake

The German car manufacturer has confirmed it will be making a Shooting Brake version of its compact CLA.

Nissan Qashqai (2014) Driven

New Nissan Qashqai

Journalist Ashley was in Johannesburg to drive the new generation Nissan Qashqai. The old one was popular, will this new version be as successful?

Next-Gen Jeep Wrangler Confirmed for 2018 Model Year

Jeep Wrangler Willys Wheeler

Jeep boss Mike Manley has confirmed an all-new Wrangler is in the pipeline and will come sometime in 2017 as a 2018 model year vehicle.

First 5-Door Mini Comes off Production Line

5-door-mini

The first 5-door Mini Cooper has come off the production line at Mini’s Oxford factory in England.

2014 Toyota Etios Cross SA Pricing Announced

2014-Toyota-Etios-Cross

We’ll be driving the 2014 Toyota Etios Cross in the coming weeks, but see how much this budget-busting crossover costs.

Ford Figo Concept Production Model Planned for Africa

Figo-Concept

A production version of the Ford Figo Concept revealed earlier this year at the Delhi Auto Show, is currently being developed by Ford and is planned for South African and Sub-Saharan African (SSA) markets.

Honda Civic Tourer (2014) Reviewed

Honda-Civic-Tourer

Honda South Africa has brought this vehicle to market after showing it off at last year’s Jhb Motor Show. Cars.co.za was one of the first outlets in South Africa to evaluate this interesting estate.

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