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Weekly News Wrap 07/03/2014
Weekly News Wrap 07/03/2014-July 2024
2023-12-14 EST 02:30:50

Here is your latest weekly news wrap packed with all the highlights from the 2014 Geneva Motor Show a few local launches and reviews.

2015 Audi TT Coupe Officially Revealed

2015 Audi TT Coupe

Audi officially revealed the third-generation TT along with a hot TTS variant.

Volvo Drive E Engines Now In SA

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Cars.co.za Editor David Taylor went on the launch of the new Volvo Drive E engines which are now available in South Africa. The aim of the launch was to refine the current Volvo line-up and introduce powerful, yet frugal new engines to meet the current and future emission/economy legislation.

2015 Alfa Romeo 4C Spider Production Version Confirmed

Alfa Romeo 4C Spider

The Alfa Romeo 4C Spider designed by the firm’s style centre made it world debut at the Geneva Motor Show, previewing a future model that is scheduled to go into production in early 2015.

GWM C50 Now In SA – Specs and Prices

GWM C50

The GWM C50 is now available in South Africa in two trim levels and the brand’s latest 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine.

BMW X4 Announced

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BMW has officially unveiled its new X4 crossover which will be available in six different engines and slots in under the X6.

2014 Toyota Aygo City Car Revealed

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Toyota unveiled what it calls the J-Playful Aygo city car which is aimed at the young and hip crowd. You can expect full details of the South African model range and prices nearer to the launch date later this year.

Mazda Hazumi Concept Goes Official in Geneva

Mazda Hazumi Concept

Mazda fully revealed the Hazumi concept which previews the next generation Mazda2 and is built on the same design platform as the mazda6 and mazda3.

Volkswagen T ROC Concept Official Gallery

Volkswagen T ROC Concept Concept

Check out the official images of the Volkswagen T ROC Concept which has just been unveiled in Geneva and is designed to preview a possible SUV range.

Open-top high performance McLaren 650S Spider Shows Up In Geneva

McLaren 650S Spider

McLaren has introduced in the 650S Spider which is being showcased alongside its fixed roof sibling and offers the same performance, handling, and driver enjoyment.

Audi S3 Reviewed

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We’ve driven the Sportback S3 on launch, but what’s the two-door S3 like to live with for a week? Ciro De Siena drove it and fell in love with its interior.

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