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Weekly News Wrap 21/02/2014
Weekly News Wrap 21/02/2014-December 2024
2023-12-14 EST 02:30:50

If you’ve missed any of the motoring news and reviews for this week, here’s a wrap up for you.

Spyshot: BMW i8 Spotted in Cape Town

BMW-i8

The BMW i8 was spotted cruising down Somerset Road in Cape Town and is expected to reach our shores before the end of the year.

McLaren 650S Gallery and Details

Following several leaks on the internet, McLaren officially revealed the 650S which will be presented at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show on March 4.

New Face For Renault Koleos SUV

Renault Koleos SUV

Renault South Africa unveiled the latest Koleos SUV which features an exclusive new in-dash R-Link navigation and media system.

2014 Volkswagen Scirocco Facelift Revealed

The new Volkswagen Scirocco set to be unveiled publicly in Geneva features updated styling and a wide array of engine options.

2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Officially Revealed – Specs and Prices

Pricing has been revealed for the all-new 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class which the German manufacturer says will set new standards in its segment.

Land Rover Discovery XXV Special Edition Revealed

Land Rover has revealed a “XXV Special Edition” of the Discovery based on the HSE specification and created to celebrate the model’s 25th anniversary.

Range Rover Evoque Autobiography Dynamic To Debut In Geneva

Range Rover Evoque Autobiography Dynamic

Range Rover introduced the Autobiography trim in the Evoque which will debut next month in Geneva, together with a Dynamic derivative.

Rugged Fiat Panda Cross Shows Up Ahead Of Geneva Debut

Fiat will be debuting a more rugged-looking Fiat Panda Cross with typical SUV styling at the Geneva Motor Show.

Mercedes-Benz SLK 250 AMG Reviewed

Ciro de Siena drove the startling red Mercedes-Benz SLK 250 AMG and thinks convertibles are at their very best on a warm evening with clear skies on not during the day, especially in South Africa where you will be required to bath in suncream (SPF50, preferably) before you even pop out for some milk. Read more of his review here.

Upgraded Kia Sportage Now In SA – Specs and Prices

2014 Kia Sportage

Kia South Africa launched the revised and upgraded Sportage which now comes with a modern exterior and new materials throughout the cabin.

Aston Martin Unveils Two New Special Editions For Geneva Show

British sports car maker Aston Martin will unveil two new special edition models of its V8 Vantage and DB9 sports cars at next month’s Geneva Motor Show. Both models come with mechanical and cosmetic changes which set them apart from the standard models.

SA COTY 2014 – Porsche Cayman S Wins

Porsche-Cayman-S-Coty-2014

Jury member Stuart Johnston gives some insight on the winner of this year’s South African Car of The Year winner.

Audi S3 Cabriolet Revealed Before Geneva Debut

Audi has introduced the A3 Cabriolet just before the 84th Geneva Motor Show which kicks off in a couple of weeks.

Audi S3 Sportback Driving Impression

Audi-S3-Sportback

Stuart Johnston takes a drive in the new Audi S3 Sportback which offers best-in-class performance and exemplary efficiency.

BMW 640D Gran Coupe Review

Ciro De Siena faces a coupéconundrum as he works out where the BMW 640D fits in.

Chrysler 300C 3.6-litre V6 Reviewed

Ciro de Siena has been driving around in Chrysler 300C, which he says made him feel like James Gandolfini. And according to him, if the Sopranos was still around, one of the characters would definitely drive one of these.

Volkswagen Golf GTE Sports Plug-In-Hybrid Revealed

Volkswagen has revealed a plug-in hybrid version of its more performance-oriented Golf called “GTE” and is set to slot in beside the GTI and GTD models.

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