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Weekly News Wrap – 18/07/2014
Weekly News Wrap – 18/07/2014-October 2024
2023-12-14 EST 02:30:49

If you missed any of the week’s news, reviews and videos, now is your chance to catch up.

Next Mitsubishi Triton to be more Car-like

next mitsubishi triton

In a report coming out of Australia, the next Mitsubishi Triton slated for 2015 is to be built with a softer more car-like style than its current offering.

2015 Mercedes Benz S65 AMG Coupe Revealed

2015-Mercedes-Benz-S65-AMG-Coupe

The S65 AMG Coupe is equipped with a twin-turbo V12 6.0-litre engine, similar to the one found in theS65 AMG Sedan, and produces 463 kW and a peak torque of 1 000 Nm.

Audi Introduces Powerful A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI Competition

A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI Competition

Audiis celebrating the 25th anniversary of turbo diesel (TDI) technology with a special edition A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI Competition.

New Mitsubishi Mirage to Break Into SA Market

New-Mitsubishi-Mirage

Following its debut at the2013 Johannesburg International Motor Show, Mitsubishi’s all-new entry-level five-door Mirage hatchback is set to enter the South African market for the very first time in August 2014.

2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Review

2014-Mitsubishi-Outlander

The 2014 Mitsubishi Outlanderoffers a great blend of practicality, sensibility and thanks to a generous helping of standard features, this seven-seater SUV may just be one of the finestoffroad purchases of 2014.

Audi S3 Sedan (2014) Review

Audi-S3-Sedan

The Audi S3 sedan is a get in and feel instantly comfortable kind of car. It’s planted on the road and urges you on to go faster, it’s backed up by a fast acting S-Tronic gearbox and a banging exhaust note on shifts. It’s also comfortable to drive over long distance and has a well-equipped and beautifully finished interior.

Volkswagen CrossBlue Production Confirmed

Volkswagen CrossBlue Concept

Volkswagenhas announced its building a production of itsCrossBlue conceptwhich debut at the Detroit Auto Showin 2013.

Mercedes-Benz Extends A, CLA and GLA-Class Engine Line-Up

2014 Mercedes-Benz-CLA-Class

Mercedes-Benzhas announced its extending its engine line-up for theA,CLAandGLA-Class.

Range Rover and Range Rover Sport Updated for 2015

Land_Rover-Range_Rover

Land Roveris introducing a series of updates to its Range Rover andRange Rover Sportmodels to reaffirm its standing in the premium SUV segment.

Peugeot #5Year Plan Goes Live (Video)

Peugeot-#5Year

Peugeotis now offering a 5 year premium plan for free with all new vehiclepurchases.

Porsche Reveals 911 Turbo S Exclusive GB Edition

Porsche 911 Turbo S Exclusive GB Edition

PorscheExclusive has unveiled its 911 Turbo S Exclusive GB Edition which celebrates the 40thanniversary of thePorsche 911 Turbo Sand will be limited to 40 examples.

Toyota Etios Cross Driven at Launch

Toyota Etios Cross

Next in line to make headway intothe entry level ‘crossover’ market is this Toyota Etios Cross. It’s a pumped-up Etios, full of extra cladding to make it look a bit more butch. Toyota says the current Etios seems to be a bit girly and itwants to attract moremasculine buyers, hence the muscle flexing bits around this Toyota Etios Cross.

Aston Martin V12 Vantage S Roadster Revealed (Video)

Aston Martin V12 Vantage S Roadster

The much anticipatedAston MartinV12 Vantage S Roadster, billed as the company’s ‘fastest and most potent roadster to date’ has finally been revealed.

Jaguar XE Almost Ready for Launch

Jaguar XE

Jaguarhas announced it will officially unveil itsall-new Jaguar XEcompact sport sedan on September 8, with sales scheduled to start in Europe in 2015.

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe South African Pricing Announced

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

BMWhas released South African pricing information for the 4 Series Gran Coupe.

Suzuki Swift 1.2 Hatchback Review

Swift-1.2

As far as entry-level cars go, I find the Suzuki Swift 1.2 a near-perfect offering. It’s fun to drive characteristics thrown in with fair specification and outstanding fuel economy.

2015 Ford Mustang Engine Details Revealed

2015 ford mustang

Ford has announced engine details on its 2015 Ford Mustang. There will be three engine variants to go with an entirely new chassis that is heavily focused on power to weight ratio. Ford has also revealed its performance pack details for those wanting a more track focused machine.

New Mazda 2 Shown off in Japan

New Mazda 2

Mazdahas finally revealed its new Mazda 2 at its Hiroshima plant in Japan. The Mazda 2 is set to feature the brand’s SKYACTIV range of engines and KODO – soul of motion design language.

Best SUV in SA – Medium Size

Best SUV in SA - medium size

Moving along from ourCompact SUVlist and onto the family seeking a little more comfort and space in their life. Perhaps even a little off-road prowess wouldn’t go amiss on those family outings to the game reserve where you share a lodge with some other outdoor enthusiasts? With a budget capped at R500 000, we bring you our best medium-sized SUVs.

Mercedes-Benz Announces SA Prices For 2015 C-Class Estate

2015 C-Class Estate

Mercedes-Benzhas opened its order books for the2015 C-Class Estatescheduled to officially launch in South Africa in October 2014.

BMW X5 M50d vs Range Rover Sport (Video)

BMW-X5-M50d-VS-Range-Rover-Sport

In a clash that just ten years ago would have seemed impossible or just downright silly, we lined upBMW’s most powerful diesel SUVagainst the newRange Rover Sport, which uses an engine shared with the Jaguar F-Type to develop an incredible 375 kW (502hp).

Lexus to Build Smaller NX Crossover

2015 Lexus NX Crossover

Lexusis apparently getting ready to launch a smaller NX Crossover to follow in the footsteps of its recently released2015 NX model.

New Smart Car Arrives

New Smart cars

Smart is making a comeback with a new range of Smart fortwo and Smart forfour models. The Smart cars traditionally combine small car platforms with impressive use of space for the perfect congested city car. The new Smart has new engines, improved safety and a rear-engined platform.

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