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What's Happening
This page has a list of all the latest news and happenings in the motoring world, both locally and abroad that could possibly influence local model ranges or the industry.
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- Lotus terminates dealerships
In October, at this year’s Paris motor show, Lotus is set to unveil a raft of new models.
- Mercedes squeezes past Audi for No. 2
The luxury sales race is tightening as Audi, BMW, and Mercedes are duking it out for top honors.
- RDX Racedesign bodykit for VW Scirocco
The team at German tuning outfit RDX Racedesign have created a sporty and dynamic package for the Volkswagen Scirocco.
- Citroën announces on-board WiFI access
Citroën has announced plans to offer WiFi internet connectivity on the C3, C3 Picasso, C4, C4 Picasso, C5, C6 and DS3.
- REVOZPORT VW Golf VI Razor R
REVOZPORT has unveiled a new styling package for the Volkswagen Golf R.
- Abt Audi A1 tuning program announced
German tuning firm Abt Sportsline will be revealing a new package of upgrades for the Audi A1 on July 28.
- Switzer P800 now available for Tiptronic Turbos
Ohio-based engineers at Switzer Performance have released a new version of their P800 kit capable of working with the 997 Turbo's Tiptronic transmission.
- New CEO to tackle smaller entry-level Porsche
Porsche's new CEO Matthias Mueller has work to do if he's going to achieve the sales goal the storied sports car maker has set for itself.
- Ford Fiesta body kits and accessories announced
Ford has unveiled a new range of aftermarket accessories for the 2011 Fiesta.
- Roads to close for soccer showdown
Stricter traffic management measures will be implemented on Sunday to ensure that fans arrive on time for the World Cup closing ceremony and final match, Gauteng transport MEC Bheki Nkosi said on Wednesday.
- Toyota pushes out car development
Toyota will reportedly extend the development cycle on new models in the latest attempt to address quality problems dogging the manufacturer.
- Roads agency adds R543 million to coffers
The SA National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) raised an additional R543 million under its domestic medium term note programme, which carries a full government guarantee, by tapping into its HWAY20 and HWAY23 bonds.
- Porsche Panamera Rivage GT 970 by Hofele-Design
Tuners at German firm Hofele-Design have released a new body kit, suspension, exhaust and braking upgrades for the Panamera.
- Unichip gives Landy Disco / Defender TD5 boost
Unichip has unveiled a new performance package for the Land Rover Discovery 2 / Defender TD5.
- Matthias Mueller named Porsche CEO
Michael Macht is on his way out as CEO of the Porsche AG. Macht will be replaced by Matthias Mueller, 57, who had been in charge of product planning and management for Volkswagen and the VW Group.
- Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 special edition
A new special edition Aston Martin is now available for order from the UK automaker. The Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 has a trimmed weight, and features a new sports exhaust system.
- Spyker dodges Saab debt
Dutch carmaker Spyker Cars used internal funding rather than external debt to pay General Motors the final $24 million purchase price for Sweden's Saab, ending concern over how it would foot the bill.
- North West gets R60 million road programme
The North West provincial government has launched a road maintenance programme set to benefit 8 000 poor households.
- GM sales in China increase 48.5 percent
Margins on auto sales may not be what they are in the United States or Europe, but China is now the world's largest auto market and GM's biggest market by volume too.
- New Volvo V60 sports wagon revealed
In an attempt to capture a larger number of sales in the competitive European wagon category, the new Volvo V60 has been launched as the sporty five-door version of the all-new S60.
- MWDesign Project Slingshot for BMW Z4 (E89)
Engineers at Meister Werke Design + Technik, also known as MWDesign, have developed a new Z car based on their experience in luxury automotive tuning and love for all types of design work.
- Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport revealed
Bugatti has unveiled the Veyron 16.4 Super Sport - its promised 882 kW version of the Veyron model - which has now set a new land speed record of over 430 km/h.
- Johannesburg 'clubber' does 206 km/h
A BMW driver was arrested for travelling at 206 km/h, Johannesburg metro police said on Monday.
- Demand boosts used car prices
Used vehicle price inflation continues to rise, a study released on Monday showed.
- Upgraded Sportec SPR1R with 631 kW loses 50 kilos
Sportec has announced plans to introduce an upgraded SPR1 M at the Salon Privé Motor Show in London.
- BMW considering Mexican parts suppliers
Your German-designed, American-made BMW may get a Spanish accent courtesy of Mexico.
- Europe sets forth EV infrastructure plans
The European Automobile Manufacturer's Association has agreed on a set of standards for the plugs and sockets needed to recharge electric vehicles.
- 2011 BMW 5-Series with M Sport package
The Bimmer lovers at 5post.com have managed to get their hands on images of the M Sport Package for the 2011 BMW 5-Series (F10).
- 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL facelift revealed
In a surprise move, Mercedes will introduce the facelifted 2011 CL-Class at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
- Fuel price announcement postponed
The announcement on petrol prices for July has been postponed, the Central Energy Fund said on Friday.
- 'Robust' car sales up 21%
New vehicle sales for June in every segment of the market generally exceeded industry expectations which had anticipated some moderation, the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of SA (Naamsa) said on Friday.
- Lexus LS460 recalled - again
Lexus South Africa has launched a “special service campaign” to address a material defect affecting the engine valve springs on its pre-facelift LS460 models.
- Status Design Studio SD SU35 tuning kit for F430
Engineers at Russian firm Status Design have come up with a new package for the Ferrari 430.
- Alsa Engineering pulls 533 kW out of BMW X6 M
Alsa Automotive Engineering, based in Abu Dhabi, have tuned the BMW X6 M to an impressive 533 kW.
- VW Golf VI R with 243 kW by Sport-Wheels
Sport-Wheels has unveiled a new performance package for the Volkswagen Golf VI R.
- CEO declares Audi brand will be world's No. 1
Audi CEO Rupert Stadler says his company is well on its way to surpassing BMW as the global number one luxury automaker.
- Aarto implementation postponed
Implementation of the Administrative Adjudication of the Road Traffic Offences (Aarto) Act will be delayed for a couple of months, the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) said on Wednesday.
- Johannesburg 3rd worst for commuters
South Africa's economic powerhouse is the third worst city in the world to commute in, a global survey which measures the emotional and economic cost of congestion has found.
- Ford ramps up to Puma production
Ford Motor Company of South Africa has announced plans to produce the new Puma diesel engine are well underway, following a R3billion investment to expand its production facilities and the opening of a new Training Centre.
- SA diplomats rack up UK fines
South African diplomatic staff owe more than £ 600 000 (about R6.8 million) in unpaid traffic congestion charges to the British government, according to a list available on that country's parliamentary website on Tuesday.
- AA: Companies take insurance lead
Commercial companies should take the lead on compulsory third party insurance for motorists, the Automobile Association (AA) suggested last Tuesday.
- Audi boss Ullrich says no to F1
Audi has clearly rejected speculation its name might soon appear above a formula one garage door.
- Nowack releases BMW M5 Hans Nowack Edition
To celebrate the retirement (aka impending death) of the BMW M V10 engine, Nowack Motors has unveiled a specially modified M5.
- M3 BMW Performance carbon fiber accessories
BMW has unveiled three new carbon fiber accessories for the M3 coupe, sedan, and convertible.
- 2011 Honda Accord facelift coupe and sedan
Honda will be sending a facelifted version of the high-volume Honda Accord to the U.S. for the 2011 model year.
- 2011 Aston Martin DB9 mild facelift revealed
Aston Martin has released the first pictures of the facelifted 2011 DB9.
- Volvo V70 T6 AWD R-Design by Heico Sportiv
Volvo specialists at German tuning firm Heico Sportiv have created a new special edition set for release in Germany.
- Lamborghini celebrates 10,000th Gallardo produced
Lamborghini has announced the 10,000th Gallardo has rolled off the assembly line in Sant'Agata Bolognese.
- Trapped drunk driver keeps boozing
A drunk driver trapped after overturning his car cracked open another can of beer while he waited for emergency crews to rescue him, a New Zealand court was told.
- Car insurance to be compulsory?
The government is considering making third party insurance for motorists compulsory, but the project is still in its early stages.
- Licence points system stalls
Transport Minister S’bu Ndebele will postpone the implementation of the controversial Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (Aarto) Act originally set for four metropolitan councils next week and November 1 countrywide.
- Mercedes SLS AMG Black Edition by Kicherer
Kicherer has unveiled a new styling and performance package for the Mercedes SLS AMG.
- New barrier for Johannesburg highway
A new concrete barrier system, said to be the first of its kind in South Africa, has been installed on a section of a Johannesburg freeway.
- 'Cut surplus' Ford boss urges
Europe's car industry needs to deal with the problem of surplus production capacity, which has worsened since the start of the downturn, the head of US carmaker Ford's European operations said.
- Strife silences China car plants
Japanese auto giants Toyota and Honda said major car factories in south China halted work on Wednesday due to strikes at parts suppliers, as worker discontent continued to jolt the industry and unnerve investors.
- World's best engines celebrated
Fiat’s 1.4l MultiAir turbo was named the Best New Engine of the Year at the 12th annual International Engine of the Year Awards, held in Stuttgart on Wednesday.
- Switzer Performance Builds 671 kW Ethanol GTR
Tuners at American firm Switzer Performance have set their sights (again) on the Nissan GT-R.
- Gearbox recall for Volvo SA
Volvo Car South Africa has confirmed that a number of cars available locally are affected by the carmaker’s current global recall.
- New Ferrari four-year product life cycle announced
Ferrari's new corporate plan is to keep a lineup of four models on sale every year, with each model having a four-year lifecycle, according to company CEO Amadeo Felisa.
- Blue light squad 'caused crash'
A Pietermaritzburg man hit an oncoming vehicle after his car was shot at by a blue light VIP escort, the Pietermaritzburg Regional Court heard on Monday.
- Oil giants 'fixed' SA prices
South Africa's anti-competition watchdog says that a number of international oil giants, including Chevron and Shell, are facing hefty fines for price collusion, a punishable offence in South Africa.
- Lumma details CLR X 650 M yet again
Engineers in Winterlingen, Germany, have finished a slightly revised design on the Lumma Design CLR X 650 M, based on the BMW X6.
- Audi 2014 product plan overview
Audi is set to bombard the market with more new products than ever before.
- Man held for stadium parking spat
A man was arrested at Soccer City on Sunday after parking his car in a prohibited zone without a permit, Johannesburg Metro police said.
- Crisis in car insurance
Drastic steps are required to ensure that motor insurance remains affordable for consumers and that their insurance companies can continue offering motor vehicle cover.
- Ferrari to cut delivery times
If you wish to park a new Ferrari in your garage delivery times can balloon from 18 months up to two years.
- Sexes battle for cooler cars
A new study conducted in the UK has revealed that men prefer their in-car temperatures cooler, but women have the final say.
- Audi S5 Sportback performance tuning by Senner
Senner Tuning has unveiled a new performance package for the Audi S5 Sportback.
- Aston DB9 to DBS conversion package by Edo
Engineers at tuning firm Edo Competition spent the last six months in their Ahlen, Germany, workshop developing a package that would turn a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 into an Aston Martin DBS.
- 2011 Mercedes E63 AMG Wagon by GWA-Tuning
Texan engineer/tuner Arturo Alonso has a made-in-Germany body kit for the 2011 Mercedes E63 AMG estate/wagon.
- U.S. auto build quality beats out imports
After 24 years, U.S. automakers have finally trumped import brands in a J.D. Power quality survey in the United States.
- 2011 Porsche Panamera announced
Porsche will now offer a new brake energy recovery system as standard in all its V8 Panamera models starting this August.
- VWAG opens R230 million distribution hub in SA
Volkswagen AG has opened a new R230-million* Distribution Centre in Centurion, near Pretoria, while BlueMotion technology comes to local cars from October this year.
- Next MX-5 to run rotary power?
The world’s most popular roadster may become the first production car to boast rotary-hybrid power.
- Toyota revs up new plant
Toyota Motor Corp is resuming construction of a plant in Mississippi that was put on hold during the economic downturn, and plans to make its top-selling Corolla sedan there starting in autumn 2011.
- Western Cape curbs licence fee hikes
The Western Cape would not increase its vehicle licence fees for the next three years, provincial transport minister Robin Carlisle said last week Thursday.
- Renault Clio Gordini 200
The racing stripe-emblazoned Clio will be kept to just 500 units for the U.K. market, each of which will be painted in metallic Malta Blue.
- GM retracts European aid request
GM has retracted its request for aid in Europe. The company now says it can fund its restructuring efforts for its European unit Opel on its own.
- Toyota trademarks FR-S badge for FT-86 concept?
After Toyota applied in both Canada and the U.S. to trademark the name "FR-S", many are speculating that it will be the badge for the production model of the Toyota FT-86 concept.
- 2011 Range Rover Officially revealed
The official details about the vehicle confirm that the SUV will get a new 4.4-liter V8 turbodiesel engine that produces up to 700 Nm of torque, and 230 kW.
- Gauteng tightens traffic rules
Gauteng traffic officials have decided to enforce stricter traffic management to ease congestion around stadiums hosting soccer World Cup games, they said last week Thursday.
- Electric car safety rules lobbied
The European Union's executive took a further step last week Tuesday to encourage the widespread use of electric vehicles, proposing the EU sign up to an existing set of common safety standards.
- BMW X6 by Status Design
Status Design has unveiled a new styling and performance package for the BMW X6.
- 2011 Opel Astra Sports Tourer wagon revealed
Opel has ripped the lid off the new 2011 Opel Astra Sports Tourer, ahead of a planned public debut at the Paris Motor Show in October.
- Jaguar XKR Goodwood Special production approved
According to a recent report, the Jaguar XKR Goodwood Special has been approved for production.
- All-new 2011 Volkswagen Jetta official details
The sixth-generation Volkswagen Jetta will be introduced to the world last week Tuesday in a presentation at Times Square in New York.
- McLaren MP4-12C world public debut at Goodwood
McLaren has announced they will stage the public debut of the MP4-12C supercar at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July.
- Mansory Panamera Turbo for real this time
Unhappy with comments like "Looks like some ricer dude got a hold of it," Mansory's exclusive U.S. distributor, RTW Motoring, has sent us several new photos of the tuned Porsche Panamera Turbo.
- Don't feed and drive...
Germans have a relatively relaxed attitude to breastfeeding in public, and hungry babies can be highly demanding, but one woman went too far by suckling her child while driving, police said last week Tuesday.
- Snow wreaks havoc on SA roads
Heavy snowfall was reported in the Free State and the Cape last weekTuesday, causing several road accidents and road closures.
- Boy critical after bakkie fall
A 13-year-old boy was fighting for his life in hospital after falling off the back of a moving bakkie in Tembisa last week Monday, Johannesburg paramedics said.
- Soccer World Cup breaches: 15 cars impounded
Fifteen vehicles had been impounded for World Cup traffic offences in Johannesburg since the start of the tournament, the city's metro police said last week Monday.
- StopTech BMW M3
APP Automotive has unveiled a modified BMW M3 called the StopTech Trackday Edition.
- Porsche Product plan up to 2012 leaked
Details of Porsche's product plans for the next couple of years have been leaked from a sales meeting.
- Saab 92 could share BMW / MINI platform
Word is that BMW and Saab are in talks regarding possible cooperation when it comes to the upcoming Saab 92 mini car.
- New Astra OPC to receive 224kW
According to a recent report, the Opel Astra OPC will finally become a legitimate competitor to the Ford Focus RS.
- Hennessey delivers first 2011 Venom GT
Hennessey has delivered the first Venom GT to a customer in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
- Merc targets small car segment
German auto maker Daimler wants to gain market leadership among premium vehicles in the small car segment as a way to overtake rivals Volkswagen-owned Audi and BMW.
- Land Rover Defender by Aznom
Aznom and Romeo Ferraris have teamed up to create a modified Land Rover Defender.
- GM backtracks on dropping the 'Chevy' nickname
GM is now backtracking on a memo it sent out to employees at its global headquarters in Detroit last week.
- Diesels planned for next generation EVO & STI
Both Mitsubishi and Subaru are planning diesel variants of their respective EVO and STi models.
- Media loves to hype recalls - missing big picture
With Toyota's massive unintended acceleration recall, you'd think 2009 would be the "Year of the Recall."
- New Scooby takes 'Ring record
The most outrageous Subaru Impreza you can currently buy is the limited edition Cosworth fettled CS400. Problem is, it’s a hatchback – something which grates Impreza WRX STi traditionalists no end.
- Doctors must warn SMSing drivers
Physicians should tell patients not to send text messages or use cellphones while driving, just as they advise them against smoking or to use seat belts, a doctor said in the influential New England Journal of Medicine last Wednesday.
- BMW M3 widebody by GTHaus
GTHaus may be looking to steal a little of G-Power's thunder.
- Mercedes SL65 AMG gets Black Series conversion
If you've always wanted a Mercedes SL65 AMG Black Series with a folding roof, TC-Concepts has your car.
- BMW working on 3-Series long wheelbase
Are long wheelbase variants turning into a big trend in China?
- Ferrari V6 engine still under consideration
Ferrari chief Luca di Montezemolo is certainly talkative these days.
- Ferrari 599 Roadster to launch in Pebble Beach
Ferrari will be unveiling an open-top 599 model this summer.
- German government set to reject aid for Opel
After more than a year of dithering, the German government is set to refuse a more than €1 billion state aid package for Opel.
- 2011 Mercedes ML 63 AMG gets minor exterior lift
Mercedes-Benz reveals the newly updated ML 63 AMG.
- 'Fire risk' sparks GMSA recall
Fewer than 100 cars in South Africa form part of the latest global recall issued by General Motors.
- MEC Design S65 AMG replica kit for W221 S-Class
MEC Design has unveiled a new styling package for the pre-facelift Mercedes S-Class (W221).
- Renault, Nissan, Samsung joint bid for SsangYong
French automaker Renault has confirmed rumors that it made an offer for South Korean manufacturer SsangYong Motor Co.
- Ford adds Google Maps 'Send to SYNC' feature
Ford has unveiled a new feature for the Send to SYNC infotainment system.
- Mercedes G-Class to get more updates for 2011
Inarguably not the most stylish Benz around these days, news is that the G-Class is due for more updates next year.
- 2011 Renault Latitude revealed
Official information is now being released on the new Renault Latitude sedan.
- Opel to receive 300 million euros in aid - Spain
GM wants to hold onto its Opel division but it still needs funding for the German brand's European operations.
- Google Street View has eye on SA
Google Maps launched its first Street View feature in Africa, giving soccer fans a pitch-level view of SA's new stadiums.
- VW expansion plan targets China
German automaker Volkswagen AG said it hopes to sell more than 2 million cars in 2010 in China and open four new plants there in the near future.
- Tyre fitment comes to you
Johannesburg motorists now have one new service to add to their little black books – a mobile tyre fitment “centre” called Tyres in Transit.
- Drivers happiest alone
A survey commissioned by a European carmaker has revealed that more than 60% of drivers are happiest when driving alone.
- Roads officials hearings underway
The disciplinary hearings of the North West head of public works, roads and transport Nic van Staden and chief financial officer Kwekwu Odame-Takyi started on Monday, the department said.
- VW and Proton partnership talks collapse
Talks between Volkswagen and Malaysian automaker Proton have broken down without the two sides coming to an agreement on a partnership, according to multiple published reports.
- Mansory Panamera Turbo with 507 kW power pack
Swiss tuning firm Mansory has released a new upgrade kit for the Porsche Panamera Turbo. The tuned version gets a big 36-percent increase in power and torque.
- Ferrari 458 Italia by Oakley Design
British tuning firm Oakley Design has just released a new package of upgrades for the Ferrari 458 Italia.
- Gonow back in SA
After a hiatus of roughly seven months, Gonow returns to South Africa under new distributors who have a new game in mind.
- Daihatsu Materia Icecube by Inden Design
German tuners Inden-Design is better known for their work on high-priced models from Ferrari and Mercedes.
- Top Gear presents 'The Alternative Highway Code'
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the driving test in Britain, the BBC's Top Gear program has a series of tips to offer in its Alternative Highway Code, which it refers to as a bible for the modern motorist.
- Drunk driver launches over booth to avoid payment
Want to avoid paying at a toll booth? Try doing it the Dukes of Hazard way.
- Lexus overtakes Mercedes-Benz as top premium make
Lexus has outsold Mercedes-Benz to become the U.S. market's number one premium marque for both the month of May and year-to-date sales.
- LFA supercar comes to SA
Lexus on Wednesday announced its LFA supercar’s global allocation of 500 units has been sold out.
- NCAP awards 5 Stars for new 5-Series & Giuletta
The Alfa Romeo Giulietta and the BMW 5-Series have been awarded a five-star rating in Euro NCAP testing.
- Ferrari 458 Italia to get folding hardtop roof?
According to a recent report, the Ferrari 458 Italia Spider will feature a folding metal roof.
- Decision on Opel aid next week
Berlin promised to decide by the start of next week on whether to grant state aid to General Motors unit Opel, ending a year and a half of uncertainty over the European carmaker's future.
- Ferrari 458 Italia Nighthawk by Cam Shaft
German tuner Cam-Shaft took a Ferrari 458 Italia, and called it F-117 Nighthawk in honor of the famous stealth bomber.
- Volkswagen Polo V sedan revealed
The new Volkswagen Polo V sedan has been revealed in Russia.
- Car sales up by 36.6%
New vehicle sales in South Africa continued to recover in May, with higher income earners' demand for pricier cars driving growth.
- BMW turns on to sound engineering
Today’s mechanical engineers are obsessed with reducing fuel consumption and emissions.
- BMW M3 E92 bangs out 527kW - Emotion Wheels
The tuning bug seems to have bitten Emotion Wheels quite deeply.
- Lotus Elise and Exige set to receive V6 power?
Hard-working spies caught a Lotus Exige that sounded very similar to an accompanying Evora nearby.
- Porsche Cayenne Turbo two-door by Merdad
Merdad has announced plans to introduce a coupe conversion package for the Porsche Cayenne Turbo.
- N2 tolls may 'cause unrest'
The controversial tollgates planned for the N2 have the potential to cause unrest in KwaZulu-Natal, the ANC in the province warned on Tuesday.
- Man arrested for 'testing' Tracker
A 24-year-old man was arrested for defeating the ends of justice after he made a hoax phone call to a tracking company, claiming his car had been stolen, Cape Town police said on Tuesday.
- 2011 Citroen C4 Revealed
The 2011 Citroen C4 has been revealed on the web.
- Jaguar F-Type is a go
The Jaguar F-Type first appeared as the XK180 Concept in 1998.
- Mercedes SL-Class R230 facelift widebody
German tuner Prior Design has a wide-body kit for the Mercedes-Benz SL R230 facelift.
- Lotus Europa production to end
Lotus will be killing off the Europa.
- Tata planning to build Jaguar & Land Rover - China
Indian car maker Tata Motors is planning to build Jaguar and Land Rover models in China.
- 'Please don't strike' - Honda
A Honda Motor Co parts plant in China has pressured school interns not to strike, after labour discontent closed all its vehicle factories in the world's biggest auto market, the South China Morning Post said on Sunday.
- Joburg speedsters nailed
Seventeen motorists were released on R500 bail each after they were arrested for speeding on the N1 South near the Allendale onramp at the weekend, Johannesburg metro police said on Sunday.
- TopCar Panamera Stingray further details released
Russian tuner TopCar has released more details regarding its Porsche Panamera Stingray.
- Alfa Romeo Mito Kit-One by Magneti Marelli
Elaborazioni 1919, the new tuning division of Magneti Marelli, has unveiled a tuning package for the Alfa Romeo MiTo.
- BMW X6 Interceptor by Moscow tuner Met-R
Russian tuner Met-R has unveiled a new styling package for the BMW X6.
- GM aiming to match the quality of Audi interiors
While GM interiors are getting better, the company knows they still have more work to do.
- Happy 200th, Peugeot!
Two brothers, Jean-Pierre and Jean-Frédéric Peugeot, established the Peugeot company by converting their father’s corn mill into a steel mill to make the most of the blossoming industrial revolution - and went on to create a brand that has survived for 200 years.
- Major drop in fuel price
The price of all grades of petrol will drop by 27c a litre this week, the energy department said last week Friday.
- New toll to 'double fuel price'
The toll fee proposed by the SA National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) would be equivalent to doubling the fuel price, the Road Freight Association (RFA) said on last week Friday.
- Project Kahn Freelander RS200
Engineers at tuner outfit Kahn Design have taken their tools to the Land Rover Freelander to create an exclusive looking compact SUV.
- VW to pounce on Proton next?
Malaysian national carmaker Proton said it would reveal the results of talks for a possible alliance with German's Volkswagen AG next month after last week Wednesday announcing a profit in the quarter through March.
- Bafana fans urged to 'plan ahead'
Soccer fans have been urged to leave early for Bafana Bafana's friendly against Colombia at Soccer City on Thursday night and to use the Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transport system or the city's park-and-ride facilities.
- New BMW 5 Series - crash test brake intervention
BMW, in conjunction with DEKRA (Deutscher Kraftfahrzeug-Überwachungs-Verein), has successfully tested 530d models fitted with preventive protection systems.
- 89 deaths linked to "unintended acceleration"
Sudden acceleration in Toyota vehicles may have been a factor in the deaths of 89 people since 2000, according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
- Italian design houses rejoice after VW purchase
According to a recent report, competing design firms are ecstatic about Volkswagen's purchase of Italdesign Giugiaro.
- Anti-virus for your future car?
All this nifty integration and connectedness may come with a dangerous price: opening your vehicle up to the whim of a hacker and his viruses.
- Journalist's 4l/100km in BMW 3 Series
Motoring scribe and former circus performer Tom Ford has managed to drive 1 630km on a single tank of diesel. Ford's goal was to drive from the UK to Munich and back on a single tank of fuel via the Chunnel.
- McLaren MP4-12C is coming to SA
McLaren has announced the markets in which it will sell its eagerly-awaited new F1-inspired supercar – and South Africa made the list.
- BMW US admit mistake launching 5-Series GT with V8
BMW's North American sales boss, Rich Brekus, has officially confirmed the obvious - launching an overpriced, stylistically challenged, V8-powered, segment bender during a recession is a bad idea.
- Novitec Rosso Ferrari 612 Scaglietti tuning update
Novitec Rosso has announced new accessories, wheels and an ECU upgrade for the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti.
- Volkswagen confirms Italdesign Giugiaro purchase
Confirming earlier reports, Volkswagen has announced they will buy Italdesign Giugiaro.
- Subaru Cosworth Impreza STi CS400 Revealed
Following a string of teasers, details and photos of the Cosworth Impreza STi CS400 have been released.
- Hyundai drives the World Cup
The world’s biggest sporting event descends on South Africa next month and Hyundai will be transporting all the official guests, including the 32 teams.
- SA's roads 'a concern' - Minister
Road construction, maintenance and access remain among the biggest obstacles to community and economic upliftment, Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele said on Monday.
- Upcoming Audi A2 to be Electric Vehicle only
Audi, through its CEO, Rupert Stadler, has already confirmed the probability of a car to slot in between the A3 and the new A1.
- RDX Racedesign new body kit for Seat Leon 1P
German tuner RDX Racedesign has a body kit package for the Seat Leon.
- General Motors preparing for IPO
The Treasury Department of the United States is setting things in motion to take General Motors public.
- Brabus Stealth 65: another powerful SL65 Black
Deja vu? It looks as though the supposedly one-off Brabus Vanish now has a successor.
- Fuel price relief ahead
Fuel prices in South Africa could come down a couple of cents in June if the rand/dollar exchange rate stabilises over the rest of the week and there are no drastic fluctuations in international fuel prices.
- 'Fuelish' robbers nabbed in Johannesburg
Seven men were arrested for robbery after allegedly robbing a man they had given a lift at the Marlboro on-ramp in Sandton on Saturday night, Johannesburg metro police said on Sunday.
- 2010 Range Rover Q-VR stretch proposal by Design Q
Middle-East-based tuner Design Q has revealed an opulent concept based on the Range Rover.
- Audi A8 wireless access for iPads & laptops
Audi is taking the term ‘mobile internet' to its next logical level. The German premium carmaker is offering its new A8 luxury sedan customers the option of a factory-installed WLAN hotspot for wireless internet access.
- Superchips optimizes BMW 135i for 268kW
If you feel the need to make your own M1 out of a BMW 1-Series, Brit tuner Superchips has an offer to help you out.
- TechArt individualization program for Cayenne II
German tuner TechArt has unveiled its program for the new Porsche Cayenne.
- Audi S1 and VW Jetta R confirmed, Polo R debunked
Dr. Ernst Linder, the technical chief of the Polo GTI, has confirmed Volkswagen will introduce a Jetta R and an Audi S1.
- Toyota to invests $50 million in Tesla
In a surprise move, Toyota has teamed up with Tesla to develop new electric vehicle technology.
- Soccer World Cup park-and-ride tickets on sale
Tickets for the Park-and-Ride or walk facilities for games at Ellis Park and Soccer City during the World Cup are now available, the City of Johannesburg said on Thursday.
- Journalist's son crashes 911 Turbo
No matter how bad you think the latest parking lot scratch on your car is, few automotive faux pas can surpass what befell Peter Cheney last week.
- BMW 5 Series orders exceed expectations
The all-new BMW 5 Series has exceeded its maker's own sales forecasts by a mile, according to a report by Bloomberg.
- 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Chrysler has released new images of the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, ahead of its launch next month.
- Peugeot 308 GTi Launched
Peugeot has announced the 308 GTi.
- VW may enter F1 with Audi or Porsche branding
A formula one foray for Volkswagen would probably see the Audi or Porsche names above the garage doors.
- Alpina B3 S Bi-Turbo with 294kW set for UK launch
Alpina will start selling the B3 S Bi-Turbo in the United Kingdom.
- Flagship Lexus recalled
Lexus SA has confirmed that some LS models sold in this country are subject to a recall announcement recently issued from Japan.
- SA rail strike hits neighbours
The strike at SA parastatal Transnet, now in its second week, has reduced fuel supplies into Botswana, that country's energy minister Ponantshego Kedikilwe said on Wednesday.
- 26 buses pulled from Gauteng roads
Twenty-six buses were taken off Gauteng's roads because they were unroadworthy, the provincial department of community safety said on Wednesday.
- VW quickly reclaims Europe's number 1 sales spot
The new Golf VI has helped VW return to the top of the sales charts in Europe.
- Audi S4 by Avus Performance
Avus Performance has unveiled a modified Audi S4.
- Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 QV by DMC
German tuner DMC has released a new tuning kit for the Lamborghini Murcielago LP 640. Called the "Quattro Veloce," the mostly carbon fiber kit is available through JamesList.com, and includes a new front fascia, with redesigned hood and intakes, and a new splitter.
- VW to buy Italdesign Giugiaro
German automaker Volkswagen AG will be buying the Italian design and engineering house Italdesign Giugiaro S.p.A., according to Automotive News Europe.
- BMW X6 M by AC Schnitzer
Famous BMW tuning specialist AC Schnitzer has applied its expertise to the benefit of the BMW X6 M.
- Gemballa HQ closes its doors, founder still lost
Tuning firm Gemballa has closed, following the disappearance of its founder Uwe Gemballa.
- General Motors back in the black
First it was Ford, now it's GM that is finally back in the black.
- Chrysler Financial repays $1.9 billion in loans
Chrysler Holding, the current owner of Chrysler Financial and former owner of the auto-making division, has repaid $1.9 billion of a $4 billion bailout loan provided by the U.S.
- 2010 Miss Tuning winner announced
In a victory for hot chicks everywhere, Kristin Zippel has been named Miss Tuning 2010 during the Tuning World Bodensee event in Germany.
- Steinmetz pimps the 2010 Opel Astra
Steinmetz has unveiled a new styling package for the redesigned Opel Astra at Tuning World Bodensee 2010.
- Porsche Cayenne Vantage 2 by Topcar previewed
Engineers at Russian tuning firm TopCar are showing off their newest project, the Porsche Cayenne 2.
- Transport standstill hits SA
Not a single passenger train ran in South Africa on Monday, meaning that 2.9m commuters throughout the country where stranded.
- Wireless car control dangers
To many, the rampant digitisation of contemporary cars has made driving safer and more efficient.
- Valet 'gives away' F430 Spider
There is surely nothing quite as irritating as striding out of your favourite casino to find somebody else has driven off with your valet parked Ferrari F430 Spider.
- Switzer Performance Porsche 911 GT2 hits 679kW
Switzer Performance already has a new, pumped up version of the Porsche 911 GT2.
- Mercedes Automated Driving Technology
Not to be outdone by Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz is also pushing forward with their autonomous vehicle projects.
- BMW Working on FWD entry level model
BMW is set to launch a new batch of FWD (front-wheel drive) hatchbacks in the next few years.
- GM & Chrysler set for More Government Loans
Chrysler Group LLC and General Motors Co. are seeking a combined $23 billion in loans from the U.S. Department of Energy for renovating factories.
- Seat brand enters Last Chance Saloon with 5yr plan
Seat, Volkswagen's beleaguered Spanish brand, has unveiled a five-year plan which will attempt to return the brand to profitability.
- Brabus SL 65 AMG Black Series Pumps 588kW
A long-time BRABUS customer had their Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series tuned BRABUS-style.
- Audi 8-speed to replace 6-speed automatic
Audi will widely use an eight-speed automatic transmission produced by ZF, instead of a six-speed unit on cars sold in the United States, according to AutoWeek.
- Ferrari Cutting Jobs & Production as Demands falls
Ferrari is to idle factory production and cut jobs in a bid to match a downturn caused by fewer engine orders from its sister company Maserati.
- BMW M3 GTS performance specs released
BMW announced late today that the BMW M3 GTS has gotten the green light.
- ONYX Concepts new Platinum V and S packages
Irish tuners Onyx Concept have released two new kits for the 2010 Range Rover Sport and Vogue.
- Lumma CLR 550 GT styling design for 2011 Cayenne
Lumma Design has unveiled the CLR 550 GT styling package for the redesigned 2011 Porsche Cayenne.
- Vorsteiner V6E Aero Package for 2010 Merc E63 AMG
Vorsteiner has unveiled a new styling package for the Mercedes E63 AMG.
- Porsche 911 GT2 RS first official details
Official details and photos have been released on the upcoming Porsche GT2 RS.
- Price cut for two wheels at tolls
Motorcyclists will pay less for toll charges when the electronic toll collection system is launched in April next year, said Freedom Front Plus parliamentary spokesman for transport, Pieter Groenewald, on Wednesday.
- Lexus prices LFA Nurburgring Edition package
We know Lexus will sell a limited edition of the already-limited production LFA. What we did not know, until now, is the price tag.
- TechArt Aerodynamic Kit II for Porsche 911 Turbo
German tuners TechArt have released an updated, functional aesthetics package for the facelifted Porsche 911 Turbo.
- BMW to consolidate design language
BMW is looking to consolidate its design language and make its various model stylings "more harmonious," according to the brand's new design director Adrian Van Hooydonk.
- Consumer Reports removes GX460 'Don't Buy' rating
Consumer Reports magazine prompted a recall of 9,400 Lexus GX 460 models sold in the US last month.
- Toyota posts $2.2 billion profit
Toyota posted a surprisingly large 209.4 billion yen ($2.2 billion) profit for their fiscal year, which concluded on March 31. The amount was a massive improvement over their previous annual net total, a 437 billion yen loss.
- Porsche 911 GT2 RS up close
Here is a new and better look at the upcoming Porsche 911 GT2 RS.
- Speedster kills traffic cop
A Free State traffic cop was killed near Odendaalsrus when she tried to stop a speeding vehicle near Monyakeng, police said on Tuesday.
- Fuel industry wary of strike
The SA Petroleum Industry Association (Sapia) is closely monitoring the impact of the Transnet strike, it said on Monday.
- Audi RS6 upgraded to 522 kW by Schmidt Revolution
Schmidt Revolution has unveiled a new performance package for the Audi RS6.
- Hamann BMW 5-Series GT
Hamann has unveiled several new accessories for the BMW 5-Series GT.
- Porsche Tequipment Aerokit Cup package announced
Porsche Tequipment has unveiled four new options for the 911.
- Transport hurdles for Soccer World Cup
Football fans face an array of transport worries when they navigate South Africa for the World Cup, crossing a country three times the size of Germany and traveling notoriously complex city streets.
- Rain causes havoc in Cape Town
As a cold front lashed Cape Town, emergency services were busily attending to 20 car crashes, which took place between 17:30 on Saturday and 09:00 on Sunday morning.
- Renault Wind gets priced and equipped
The Renault Wind has officially gone on sale, with two trim levels available for customers to purchase.
- ASI Invader based on Lexus LX 570 previewed
Japanese tuner ASI has a new programme for the Lexus LX 570 luxury SUV which makes it look and perform much more aggressively.
- New Mercedes engines for 2010
Mercedes is developing two new petrol/gasoline engines - a V6 and a V8 - that will offer more torque and improve fuel economy over their predecessors.
- VW to Launch two new Golf GTIs at Wörthersee Tour
Volkswagen will unveil two new Golf GTIs at Wörthersee Tour 2010 (only one photo released).
- Volvo issues unintended acceleration warning
Volvo is warning its customers of the possibility of sudden acceleration in eight different models using the five-cylinder diesel engine.
- BMW posts Q1 profit of $424 Million
BMW showed significant improvement during the first quarter of 2010, posting a $424 million profit.
- Port, rail strike to hurt carmakers
An intended strike next week by rail and port workers will damage the country's automotive and associated industries, the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa) said on Wednesday.
- Free transport for Soccer World Cup fans
Designated parking areas, free rail travel and additional transport facilities will be introduced for the 2010 World Cup, Johannesburg mayor Amos Masondo said on Wednesday.
- Mercedes M-Class Grand Edition Announced
Mercedes has unveiled the 2011 M-Class Grand Edition.
- Fiat Uno Officially Revived for South America
Fiat has revived the Uno nameplate for a new model headed for markets in South America.
- US urges new car safety standards
Unhappy with the way Japanese automotive giant Toyota handled a series of sometimes deadly defects, US senators on Tuesday unveiled sweeping legislation to toughen automobile safety standards.
- Fine dodger tries to run over cop
A man who tried to run down a Johannesburg metro police officer issuing him a fine was arrested on Tuesday, metro police said.
- TechArt Launch new Porsche 911 Turbo Tuning Kit
TechArt has unveiled two new performance packages for the Porsche 911 Turbo (997.5).
- Nowack tunes MINI Cooper S and JCW up to 191kW
German tuner Nowack Motors has a tuning program for the Mini Cooper S and the Cooper S JCW to heat things up a little.
- Apple iPad gets solid dash mount
Tuning outfit Scosche has developed a new dashboard mounting system for owners of the Apple iPad.
- 1 million electric cars by 2020 - Germany
The German federal government has pledged to put 1 million electric vehicles on the country's roads by the year 2020.
- Nissan, Ford, Chrysler lead U.S. sales gain of 20%
Automobile sales in the U.S. market bounced back resoundingly last month with Ford, Nissan and Chrysler posting the biggest gains.
- R750 billion for transport 'master plan'
A three quarters of a trillion rand transport master plan, which includes linking Johannesburg to Durban and Polokwane via rapid train networks, was presented to Parliament by the transport department on Tuesday.
- Volkswagen Polo R version due in 2012
Well, now that VW has an R division its not likely they're going to leave it to just the Golf R and Scirocco R models.
- Vehicle sales race ahead
The remarkably strong growth in new vehicle sales during the first quarter of 2010 continued during the month of April, with aggregate industry sales at 35 763 units registering an improvement of 36% compared to the 26 288 vehicles sold during the corresponding month in 2009, the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa) reported on Tuesday.
- Chrysler 'sticky pedal'
U.S. safety regulators have opened an investigation to review a potential sticky accelerator pedal problem in Chrysler Group LLC's 2007 model-year Dodge Caliber cars.
- Mercedes-Benz E-Class W211 by Prior-Design
German tuners Prior Design have released a new cosmetic package for the previous generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
- Arden previews 2010 Range Rover Sport AR5
Arden will unveil the 2010 Range Rover Sport AR5 at Tuning World Bodensee.
- Hardcore Audi R8 GT Revealed
Audi has announced the availability of an R8 GT, a limited-production madhouse on four wheels.
- 20-year old Dutchman's Bugatti Veyron confiscated
Dutch police confiscated a 20-year old man's license and his parents' Bugatti Veyron after he drove at twice the prevailing speed limit.
- BMW X4 Back on the Table Following X6 Success
Autocar is reporting one of its sources at BMW has revealed that a smaller X6 is back on the cards.
- Audi RS6 Clubsport with 537 kW by MTM
MTM has unveiled a new styling and performance package for the Audi RS6.
- Toyota resumes sales of Lexus GX 460 SUV
After a two week hiatus, Lexus will resume sales of the GX 460 SUV.
- Fuel price to increase
The price of all grades of petrol will rise by 14c a litre next week, the energy department said on Friday.
- Toyota sets up quality division
Toyota, its reputation battered by global recalls, is setting up a new division devoted to feeding customer concerns into the design process to improve quality, the automaker said Friday.
- Man shot on N1
A man was shot dead while driving on the N1 highway in Johannesburg in the early hours of Friday morning, Gauteng police said.
- Supercar collection seized
European law enforcement authorities have frozen the mobile assets of an alleged crime boss, which include a pair of Veyrons, Enzos and Phantoms.
- Lotus helps Toyota cross over
British performance engineering specialist Lotus has been modelling a radical redesign of Toyota’s Venza crossover.
- BMW announces return to DTM to challenge Audi/Merc
BMW has made a tentative decision to rejoin the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) race series, according to a press release issued by the automaker.
- Car smugglers target Mozambique border
As many as 100 stolen vehicles a month are being smuggled over the border to Mozambique, the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) said on Thursday.
- BMW overtakes Toyota as most valuable car brand
According to a recent Millward Brown survey, BMW is the most valuable automotive brand.
- GM to Bring Chevrolet to Korea - Camaro in 2011
GM will be bringing the Chevrolet brand, starting with the Camaro model, to South Korea.
- 2010 Miss Tuning Finalists Revealed
500 contestants have been narrowed down to 20.
- Tree 'speed hump' causes chaos
An enormous tree in the middle of Trevor Street, Lorraine, had many motorists up in arms on Wednesday morning.
- Honda reports a $2.9 billion profit for the year
After Ford reported the good news yesterday that it was back in the black, now it's Honda's turn to show its healthy profit margin.
- Porsche recalls Panameras for seat belt defect
Toyota has finally made something sexy - recalls.
- Son gets dad's Veyron impounded
Even if your dad is a stupefyingly wealthy director of one of Europe’s biggest technology companies and a former F1 team sponsor, he’s not going to be thrilled if you manage to get his Bugatti Veyron impounded.
- Mitsubishi and PSA tie-up for new SUV
Mitsubishi announced a new joint venture with France’s PSA Peugeot Citroen to launch a new sports utility vehicle.
- Ford posts $2.08-billion profit
Beating analyst expectations, Ford posted a $2.08 (€1.56) billion profit in the first quarter of 2010.
- 403km/h Superleggera Twin Turbo
Underground Racing has exceeded 402 km/h in a Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera outfitted with their 1103 WkW twin-turbo package.
- 2 shot in road rage incident
Two drivers were injured after they allegedly shot each other in an apparent road rage incident in Blairgowrie, Randburg on Sunday, Johannesburg police said.
- R85 million for new Porsche shop
Porsche Centre South Africa is developing a sprawling new site in Cape Town at a cost of R85 million.
- 2011 Hyundai Accent revealed in Beijing
Hyundai has unveiled the 2011 Accent (aka Verna) at the Beijing Motor Show.
- ABT Sportsline updates styling kit for new VW T5
German tuner Abt now has a tuning package for the facelifted VW T5 van.
- GM repays US government loan
General Motors and Chrysler on Wednesday reported progress in their government-financed turnarounds, but the Obama administration still forecasts some loss on the taxpayer bailout of both companies.
- Hidden report shows biofuel damage
Biofuels such as biodiesel from soy beans can create up to four times more climate-warming emissions than standard diesel or petrol, according to an EU document released under freedom of information laws.
- Renntech SL65 Black Series packs 600kW
The standard Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series punches out a formidable 493 kW and a whopping 1,000 Nm of torque.
- Piecha Design SLK R171 Performance RS
Piecha Design has unveiled a new styling package for the Mercedes SLK (R171).
- Hamann Z4 E89 tuning program released
Hamann Motorsport has released details of its new BMW Z4 sDrive35i-based car.
- Corsa bakkie to be rebadged as a Chevrolet
The popular Corsa bakkie will from May form part of the Chevrolet family, General Motors South Africa has announced.
- Soccer World Cup to 'leave transport legacy'
The forthcoming FIFA World Cup will leave a lasting transport legacy far beyond 2010, Minister of Transport Sibusiso Ndebele said on Tuesday.
- New Astra gets green light for SA
After some uncertainty early last year as to whether the new Opel Astra would be introduced in South Africa after the local range was trimmed, General Motors South Africa (GMSA) has confirmed that the car will be introduced here early in 2011.
- SA spared latest Toyota recalls
Local subsidiaries of Toyota and Lexus have confirmed that South Africa's vehicles are unaffected by the latest round of global recalls affecting the carmakers.
- GM to pay $5.8 billion bailout loan balance early
GM will repay $5.8 billion in loans from the U.S. and Canadian governments as early as today.
- Luca di Montezemolo to step down as Fiat Chairman
Luca Cordero di Montezemolo has announced he will step down as chairman of Fiat.
- Toyota recalls 2010 Lexus GX 460
Lexus has announced plans to recall the 2010 GX 460, one week after Consumer Reports issued a "do not buy" warning.
- SA car makers up 2010 forecast
South Africa's automobile industry is set for a strong recovery this year, with new vehicle sales seen up 14 percent% - twice as much as previously forecast - after weak sales for the past two years, car makers said on Monday.
- Toyota agrees to pay $16.4M fine - sticky pedal
Toyota has decided not to fight a $16.375 million fine imposed by the National Highway Traffic safety Administration for its handling of a sticking accelerator found in seven different models. Led by Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, the department criticized Toyota for stalling a recall of 2.4 million units tied to the defective pedal.
- Vorsteiner GTRS3 widebody kit for M3 E92 revealed
Vorsteiner has released a new body kit for the BMW M3 E92.
- Toyota confirms safety problem with Lexus GX 460
Toyota engineers have confirmed the serious safety-related issue with one of their company's vehicles.
- Honda to cease Civic Type R four-door production
Honda says it will stop production of the Civic Type R four-door model at the end of August 2010.
- VW Touareg W12 Sport Edition by CoverEFX
German tuner CoverEFX have remastered the tapes on the VW Touareg W12 and have come up with their own limited edition series of the model.
- Toyota suspends Lexus GX 460 sales - rollover risk
The once shiny reputation of Toyota has been tarnished again amidst a Consumer Reports warning that the 2010 Lexus GX 460 is prone to rollover.
- Company car tax boon
Recipients of company cars may see an increase in their take-home monthly pay, consultancy Ernst & Young said on Tuesday.
- Kids left in car at strip club
A suburban Dallas man faces child endangerment charges after police say he left his 3-year-old and 9-month-old children locked in the car while he visited a strip club.
- MacPherson struts go carbon-fibre
If you are a petrolhead, your fetish construction material has to be carbon-fibre.
- One off BRABUS VANISH based on SL65 AMG Black
German tuners Brabus have created a new one-off sports car tuning kit based on the Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series.
- Consumer Reports: Avoid GX 460 - rollover risk
Consumer Reports has issued a warning against the Lexus GX 460, due to a potential rollover risk.
- BMW still top premium brand despite Audi's surge
BMW is still the world's number one premium brand but not by much.
- MINI by SIMACHEV and TOPCAR
A Russian artist Denis Simachev and a team of engineers from Russian tuner Topcar have attacked the MINI Cooper S to create two different versions of the car seen here.
- Toyota faces second fine for slow disclosure
Toyota is now facing the prospect of a second fine by US government regulators over faulty gas pedals.
- BMW considering fuel cell hybrid technology - 2014
BMW is working on a hydrogen hybrid drivetrain, which could enter production in 2014.
- Hedge fund lawsuits threaten VW-Porsche merger
Litigation tied to Porsche's failed attempt to buy a controlling share of VW could now threaten the proposed VW/Porsche merger which was announced last year.
- Paint job for potholes
Potholes are probably as commonplace as car guards in SA.
- Switzer Builds 597 kW Track-Focused Nissan GTR
It started when a Nissan R35 GTR owner in New England wanted to make the 1725 kg car more track-friendly.
- 2011 Audi Q7 Receives New Engines and 8-Speed
Audi has announced several mechanical changes for the 2011 Q7.
- Audi outsells Mercedes globally for first time
Audi managed to sell 15,600 more cars than Mercedes-Benz for the first three months of 2010, according to Automotive News Europe.
- 2011 Audi A3 Receives Minor Changes
Audi has freshened up the A3 for the 2011 model year.
- MTM R8 GT3-2: Street-Legal Supercharged Audi R8
MTM has unveiled the insane, street-legal Audi R8 GT3-2.
- 2011 Audi TT Facelift Revealed
Audi formally unveiled the facelifted version of the Audi TT Coupe and TT Roadster with a prominent and clean new bumper.
- Ferrari 599 GTO First Official Details Revealed
Ferrari fans, your wait is over. These are the first official images of the highly anticipated 599 GTO.
- Ford's big R3 billion local investment
Ford has announced a massive local investment to both its Pretoria and Port Elizabeth plants.
- Easter weekend claims 105 lives
At least 105 people died on South African roads during the Easter weekend, the CEO of the Traffic Management Corporation said on Thursday.
- Blind man gets F430 up to 292km/h
Turkish pop-singer Metin Senturk has become the world’s fastest unaccompanied blind driver.
- Sportec Updates SP580 Program for 997 Turbo
The new Sportec 997 Turbo SP580 tuning kit is now available for the Porsche 997.
- Hummer Shut Down Begins After No Buyer Found
Hummer, a brand that became a symbol of excess in the late 1990s, will be shut down by General Motors.
- Daimler, Renault, Nissan Form Global Car Alliance
German, French and Japanese automotive conglomerates Daimler, Renault and Nissan respectively have signed a cooperate agreement that comes into effect immediately.
- GM to offer brake override systems globally - 2012
With consumers worried about unintended acceleration, GM has announced plans to equip more vehicles with a brake-override system.
- Toyota to face $16.4 Million Fine
Federal regulators in the US have levied a 16.4 million dollar fine against the Japanese automaker Toyota for failing to disclose information related to faulty gas pedals.
- Ford Focus RS500 Sells Out Within 12 Hours
Those of you wanting to buy a Ford Focus RS500 will have to pray for someone to cancel their order.
- 1473 fines issued in Cape Town
Some 1 473 fines were issued for speeding in Cape Town over the Easter weekend, the city's traffic services said on Tuesday.
- Golf 1.4 TSI is car of the year
The South African Guild of Motoring Journalists (SAGMJ) announced the VW Golf 1.4 TSI as South Africa’s 2010 Car of the Year (COTY) at a gala banquet at Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, on Thursday.
- Porsche most expensive to insure
America, despite its domestic manufacturers having gone through some traumatic financial restructuring last year, still sets the tone for the global car market.
- Porsche Celebrates 60 Years of Production
Porsche is celebrating the 60th anniversary of car production in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen.
- VW Marks 60th Anniversary of Most Iconic Van
The Volkswagen Transporter was first produced in March 1950, making this month its 60th anniversary.
- Honda recalls 412000 vehicles for soft brakes
In the latest blow to a Japanese automaker, Honda will recall 412,000 vehicles to fix a faulty braking system.
- GM Developing Next-Gen Head-Up Display Technology
General Motors first went to market with Head Up Display technology in 1988. Since then a number of other automakers sell cars with HUD. Now the General is working to up the game by collaborating with a number of universities on a next-generation system.
- TopCar Porsche Panamera Stingray
Russian tuners TopCar are showing off their package of modifications for the Porsche Panamera called the "Stingray."
- Entry Level BMWs to be Front-Wheel Drive
At the annual accounts press conference in Germany today, BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer confirmed that his company has plans to build a small, front-wheel drive car likely to compete with the Audi A1.
- Peugeot launches premium brand
Plans are afoot at Peugeot to launch the carmaker’s own premium range of vehicles in the hors-série line.
- Stiffer raps for reckless drivers
The transport department and National Prosecuting Authority are in talks over prosecuting more road offences, following a spate of fatal crashes this week.
- 'Blue light victim' to stand trial
A grandmother, Jude Ward, who laid a charge of aggravated assault against a "blue light" traffic officer, is to stand trial, the Magistrate's Court in Camperdown heard on Tuesday.
- Are Cosmic Rays Causing Acceleration Problems?
According to a recent report, U.S. regulators are investigating a potential link between cosmic rays and Toyota's sudden acceleration problem.
- Maybach Brand to be Shut Down
British mag Auto Express is reporting that Daimler executives have a plan in place to close the door on Maybach.
- ENCO Exclusive Audi Q5
German tuners Enco Exclusive have developed a new set of modifications for the Audi Q5.
- VW Officially Announces R GmbH Performance Arm
Volkswagen has officially launched the new R GmbH performance subsidiary.
- Bad roads 'costing SA billions'
Poor road maintenance caused 1 694 deaths and cost around R10 billion a year between 2004 and 2008, a Road Traffic Management Corporation official told parliamentarians on Tuesday.
- 'Electronic' tolls come to SA
Open road tolling is an equitable method for motorists to pay for what they use, the SA National Roads Agency said on Tuesday.
- Crackdown on unsafe buses
The North West department of public safety will test 600 buses for roadworthiness, MEC Howard Yawa said on Monday.
- 'Nothing wrong' with breathalysers
There was no truth to reports that breathalyser testing was stopped in the Western Cape, the Western Cape transport department said on Monday.
- Novitec Rosso Takes Ferrari California Up to 446kW
The Ferrari California has had its power boosted and its performance systems improved again by tuner Novitec Rosso.
- Cargraphic Turbo Look for Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Cargraphic has unveiled a new styling package for the Porsche Cayenne Diesel.
- Congressional Memo Casts Doubt on Runaway Prius
Doubts have been raised about one of the runaway Toyota Prius incidents from last week.
- Carmakers form electric car group
Toyota and three other Japanese automakers together with a power company have set up a group to promote electric vehicles by standardizing recharging machines and marketing the technology abroad.
- Used vehicle prices on the rise
The local market is still experiencing severe shortages of used good-quality vehicles, and as a result prices are rising - not only of those vehicles offered for sale, but also of trade-in values. Fewer used vehicles are also leaving the floors.
- UK green lights GM loan
Britain said on Friday it would provide a 270 million pound loan guarantee to General Motors Europe to help secure the company's operations in Britain and the rest of Europe.
- 2011 BMW 5-Series Touring Revealed
BMW has unveiled the 2011 5-Series Touring, ahead of its official debut at the Leipzig Motor Show.
- Nowack Motors Bumps BMW X6 M up to 533kW
Nowack Motors has unveiled a new tuning package for the BMW X5/X6 M.
- Man run down by his wife... twice
A New Zealand man is recovering from injuries after being run over by his wife - twice, local media reported on Friday.
- Ford SA strike over
Striking Ford workers were told to go back to work at the Silverton plant on Friday after the National Union of Metalworkers of SA said they had resolved the issues that led to a work stoppage.
- Mitsubishi In-House Tuner Ralliart Closes Doors
The company responsible for handling rally and off-road tuning for Mitsubishi will be shutting its doors.
- VATH Rocket Compressor based on SLK 55 AMG (416kW)
The VÄTH V58 is no ordinary sports car. It is based on the Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG but with pockets more punch.
- Driver fixes potholes himself
Despite threats of arrest, a member of the National Taxpayers Union (NTU) has started fixing potholes on a road to his smallholding himself, saying they pose a danger to the lives of him and his family.
- Peugeot guns at Corsa bakkie?
Peugeot has revealed a pick-up with a 750 kg payload and a 207 face.
- Gauteng road users to suffer
Maintenance on Gauteng roads will suffer as about R300 million has been diverted from the province's road maintenance fund to pay for unexpected expenses, the Democratic Alliance said on Wednesday.
- Runaway Toyota Prius incidents arise
A 61 year-old US man apparently experienced the shock of his life when his 2008 Toyota Prius accelerated out of control and sped to over 145km/h along a California freeway.
- Vorsteiner VR-7 Sportiv Styling for BMW 750i/750Li
The new Vorsteiner line of aero products for the BMW 7 Series short wheelbase and long wheelbase (codenamed F01 and F02 respectively) has been announced.
- Kicherer E 50 Coupe based on 2010 E-Class Coupe
Kicherer has unveiled the new E 50 Coupe.
- Pricier pipeline to hit drivers
The cost of Transnet's new fuel pipeline linking Durban with Gauteng has risen by R2.7 billion.
- Unions foil Opel plant rescue
Belgian union leaders rejected a plan from General Motors' European arm Opel to rescue a plant in Antwerp, Belgium, arguing the proposal would result in too many job cuts.
- Lamborghini Gallardo by BF-performance
Swiss tuners BF Performance have completed work on a new tuning kit for the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4.
- Lexus IS F-Sport Package Announced for UK
Lexus has released their own upgrade kit for the Lexus IS series.
- Deadly dice claims 4 teens
Four high school pupils were killed when a speeding car smashed into them in Soweto on Monday, Johannesburg emergency services said.
- Toyota takes on critics
Crisis-hit Toyota hit back once again Monday at allegations that the electronics in its vehicles caused the problems with sudden acceleration which led to the recall of millions of vehicles.
- Cargraphic Power Pack for Porsche Panamera Turbo
Cargraphic has revealed a tuning package for the Porsche Panamera Turbo.
- Aston Martin DBS by Edo Competition
Edo Competition has unveiled their tuning program for the Aston Martin DBS.
- Is Uwe chilling out in Luanda?
The sordid affair surrounding the disappearance of German tuning guru Uwe Gemballa continues after his family withdrew the reward for information which could lead to tracing his whereabouts.
- 2010 Audi A8 by Hofele Design
German tuners Hofele have released details about their new package of mods for the Audi A8 (D4).
- Hamann Conqueror II Based on Range Rover Sport
Hamann has decked out a new kit plus performance hikes for the Range Rover Sport.
- 2011 VW Touareg
Volkswagen premiered the all-new Touareg off-road SUV at the 80th Geneva International Motor Show.
- BMW 5-Series GT by AC Schnitzer Debuts in Geneva
AC Schnitzer has unveiled their tuning program for the BMW 5-Series GT at the Geneva Motor Show.
- RUF RGT-8 Revealed with V8 Engine Transplant
RUF has unveiled the next generation RGT, the RGT-8.
- 'Toyota fixes didn't work'
U.S. regulators said on Thursday they were reviewing more than 60 complaints that fixes made on recalled Toyota Motor Corp vehicles for unintended acceleration had not solved the problem.
- Toyota boss urges 'new start'
Toyota President Akio Toyoda urged thousands of his employees Friday to work toward a new start and win back customer trust following safety lapses that have battered the world's biggest carmaker.
- 2010 Toyota RAV4 Unveiled at Geneva Motor Show
The new Toyota RAV4 has been presented in Geneva, 16 years after the first-generation model was first launched in Europe.
- Aston Martin Debuts Two Special Editions in Geneva
Aston Martin used the Geneva Motor Show to debut two special editions and their new customization program.
- Subaru Impreza XV Crosses Over in Geneva
Not satisfied with selling the Outback (Legacy Outback) crossover to larger families, Subaru will soon offer a smaller crossover based on the 5-door Impreza.
- Fab Design Porsche Panamera at Geneva
Fab Design has unveiled a modified Porsche Panamera Turbo at the Geneva Motor Show.
- Bob Lutz to retire, again
Robert "Bob" Lutz will finally retire from General Motors effective May 1, 2010.
- BMW Alpina B3 S Biturbo Revealed with 294kW
The BMW specialists at ALPINA have unveiled the new B3 S Biturbo.
- Police launch cellphone blitz
Traffic authorities on Wednesday launched a month-long cellphone and seatbelt blitz in Cape Town.
- Mitsubishi & PSA tie-up crumbles
Japan's Mitsubishi Motors and France's Peugeot Citroen Wednesday scrapped an ambitious capital tie-up that would have created the world's sixth-largest auto alliance, after reports of financial discord.
- Abt Announces Power Upgrade for VW Golf R to 228kW
Abt Sporstline has unveiled a more potent version of the Volkswagen Golf R which has a standard 199kW TSI engine displacing 2.0-litres.
- SpeedART BTR II 650 EVO Pumps Porsche 911 Turbo
German firm SpeedArt have released their latest tuner job of the Porsche 997 Turbo facelift.
- 2010 World Car & Performance Car of the Year
A panel of 59 journalists have selected their finalists for the World Car of the Year, Performance Car, Green Car and Design of the Year.
- Mansory G-Couture
Mansory's tuning team is at it again, this time taking their brash designs to the Mercedes-Benz G-class.
- No local recall for Nissan
Nissan SA has confirmed that no local vehicles are affected following its latest global recall.
- Lazy 'dog walker' loses licence
An English dog-owner has been fined after taking his pet for a stroll while driving next to him in his car.
- Hawks - Car sellers must beware
Police have warned would-be car sellers to be aware of conmen who are fleecing motorists of their vehicles, Hawks spokesperson Musa Zondi said on Tuesday.
- All-New 2011 Nissan Micra Global Car Revealed
Nissan introduced the fourth-generation of their Nissan Micra supermini at the Geneva Motor Show earlier today.
- BRABUS E V12 Coupe with 588kW Pounds into Geneva
BRABUS, the German tuner proud to also be classified as an automaker in its own right, has unveiled its latest creation - the BRABUS E V12 Coupe.
- Audi A1 S-Line Sport Package
During the Geneva Motor Show, Audi released the first images of the S-Line sport package for the A1.
- Volkswagen Sharan Takes a Geneva Bow
Volkswagen has introduced the all-new Sharan MPV at the Geneva Motor Show.
- Vehicle sales still under threat
The high jump in new car sales during February should not be intepreted as a sign that South Africa's depressed automotive sector is out of the woods, say industry experts.
- GM issues 1.3 million vehicle recall
General Motors is recalling 1.3 million compact cars in North America to address a power steering problem that has been linked to 14 crashes and one injury, the company said on Tuesday.
- SA vehicle sales to improve
South African vehicle sales are projected to improve in 2010, according to a NAAMSA quarterly review.
- Abt R8 Spyder Revealed for Geneva Motor Show
Abt has unveiled their version of the Audi R8 Spyder at the Geneva Motor Show.
- 9ff Announces Tuning Packages for new 911 Turbo
Another tuning package for the Porsche 911 Turbo facelift was revealed today.
- Abt AS8 Based on New Audi A8 Program Revealed
Abt Sportsline has unveiled a modified Audi A8 at the Geneva Motor Show.
- TechArt Lightly Revises GTStreet R Package
Engineers working at German firm TechArt have released an updated tuner package for the 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo facelift.
- Carlsson Super GT C25 Released in Detail
Carlsson has released new details about the Super GT C25.
- Lamborghini Gallardo 570-4 Superleggera
Details and pictures of the new Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera have been released.
- Mercedes AMG New Twin-Turbo 5.5 Litre V8 Engine
Mercedes-Benz has released details regarding its new lightweight 5.5-litre twin turbo V8 engine.
- Malema's licence 'expired'
As Julius Malema's lifestyle and assets are still being carefully scrutinised, it appears there's one asset he is lacking – a valid drivers’ licence.
- Dumb robber leaves own car
Police here are tracking what might just be the most dim-witted criminal in South Africa.
- Honda CR-Z Hybrid Coupe Receives MUGEN Styling
The Honda CR-Z hybrid coupe is getting cosmetic and aerodynamic treatment from Honda's in-house tuner.
- LUMMA CLR X 650 M Based on BMW X6 M
Lumma Design wants to turn heads when it takes the wraps off this stunning CLR X 650 M at the Geneva Motor Show.
- Alfa Romeo Giulietta Further Details Released
The all-new Alfa Romeo Giulietta goes on sale in Europe this May.
- Koenigsegg Agera Pre-Geneva Reveal
Just when we thought the Geneva Motor Show couldn't get any more insane with all of these pre-releases, the team at GTSpirit have pounced on the interwebz with these first photos of Koenigsegg's newest creation, the Agera.
- Rieger Tuning Announces Audi R8 V10 Styling for V8
German tuner Rieger has released few details and many pictures about its new Audi R8 styling package.
- LUMMA CLR 700 GT based on Porsche Panamera Turbo
Back in October Lumma Design announced a comprehensive tuning package for the Porsche Panamera was in development and provided us with a few design sketches. Now, Lumma has followed through with the announcement of its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show on March 2.
- One-Off Pagani Zonda Tricolore Announced
Pagani has released pictures of the Zonda Tricolore, a car based on the Zonda Cinque but with some marked differences. Only one Tricolore will be built and presumably it will be the same unit unveiled at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show.
- Novitec Rosso 848 RACE Based on Ferrari 599 GTB
The Novitec Rosso Race 848 will make its world debut at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show where it will surely be one of the most powerful cars on display.
- Driver packs 100 kids into bus
An 18-seater school bus was impounded and the driver arrested after it was spotted travelling through Mitchell's Plain packed with 102 children, Cape Town traffic services said on Friday.
- Petrol price hiked further
The price of all grades of petrol will rise by 6c a litre next week, the energy department said on Friday.
- PetroSA & BP in refinery spat
Building a new crude oil refinery would be in the best interests of South Africa, state-owned oil company PetroSA said on Thursday.
- Yamaha launches R1200 GS slayer
After much anticipation Yamaha has just released the first photos and specs of the company’s BMW R1200 GS rivalling 2010 XT1200Z Ténéré.
- Lawyers take on Road Accident Fund
The Law Society of SA (LSSA) plans to challenge the Road Accident Fund Amendment Act's constitutionality in the High Court in Pretoria on Monday, a spokeswoman said on Thursday.
- 2011 BMW X5 Facelift with M Sport Package
After more than a year of spy photos BMW finally revealed the X5 facelift.
- VW Golf V R32 with 202 kW by Senner Tuning
Senner Tuning has a new package available for the Golf V R32.
- 2011 Nissan Navara and Pathfinder Facelifts
The Nissan Navara and Pathfinder have been given facelifts and we have the details.
- Switzer Details P800 Tuning Package for 911 Turbo
Porsche developed their variable-vane "VTG" turbo technology to spool more quickly than conventional turbochargers, making their latest 997 Turbo models respond more like the naturally-aspirated V8 and V12 competition from Ferrari, Aston Martin, and others.
- Toyota suppliers raided by FBI
Toyota is unwittingly in bad headlines once again after three of its suppliers were raided by FBI agents on Tuesday.
- 2011 VW CrossGolf Receives Facelift
Volkswagen has announced a third world debut slated for the Geneva Motor Show.
- 2011 Porsche Cayenne Official Photos and Details
Porsche will put the next generation Porsche Cayenne for sale in Europe on May 8.
- R5.5 billion for Gauteng's roads
About R5.5 billion has been committed towards the construction and upgrading of roads in Gauteng, the provincial department of roads and transport said on Wednesday.
- GMSA unaffected by Hummer demise
The announcement by General Motors that it will wind-down the Hummer brand will have no impact on General Motors' operations in South Africa.
- Hummer sale to Chinese collapses
Yet another part of GM's fire sale to get rid of non-core brands has collapsed.
- Tearful Toyoda apologises
Toyota President Akio Toyoda apologised to US lawmakers probing the automaker's safety record and ended the day in tears, in what Japanese politicians hoped was a first step towards rebuilding trust in the country's most valuable company.
- Abarth 500C and Abarth Punto Evo Announced
Two very sporty products from the house of Abarth are to appear at the Geneva Motor Show next month.
- Vorsteiner Aero Package for Mercedes C63 AMG
Vorsteiner has announced the availability of the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Aero Package which keeps the spirit of the old CLK Black Series alive.
- Volvo C70 Facelift Tuned by Heico Sportiv
The Heico Sportiv-tuned facelift Volvo C70 will be exhibited at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show next week.
- Spyker finalizes purchase of Saab from GM
Spyker Cars of the Netherlands has finalised its purchase of the SAAB Automobile company from previous owner General Motors.
- G-Power 760i STORM Tuning Program Announced
Engineers at G-Power have created a new set of mods for the BMW 7-Series F01.
- Athletic boss's R1 E-Class
Former Athletics SA (ASA) boss Leonard Chuene bought a car, an E Class Mercedes-Benz, from the embattled organisation for just R1 in 2004, eNews reported.
- Gemballa files for insolvency
Missing European Porsche tuning master Uwe Gemballa’s company has filed for insolvency.
- Audi R8 Carbon Limited Edition by Prior Design
German tuners Prior Design have created another set of upgrades for the Audi R8.
- MercedesSport Body Styling Accessories Program
Mercedes-Benz plans on introducing a new set of modifications for their line of cars.
- Fiat 500 Abarth and Abarth esseesse by Hamann
German tuners Hamann-Motorsport have produced an excellent set of performance upgrades for the Abarth 500 and the Abarth 500 esseesse.
- Papers show Toyota's 'deception'
U.S House of Representatives investigators believe Toyota intentionally resisted the possibility that electronic defects caused unintended acceleration, and then misled the public into thinking its recall would fix all the problems.
- Corrupt traffic cops arrested
Six traffic officials have been arrested for corruption in two separate incidents in the North West, the provincial police said on Monday.
- Learner's licence valid longer
Learner's licences will now be valid for two years instead of 18 months, the transport department announced on Monday.
- Hamann TYCOON EVO M based on BMW X6 M
The Hamann Tycoon Evo M which is based on the BMW X6 M is headed for the 2010 Geneva Motor Show and will be exhibited on the tuner's 200 square metre stand.
- Audi Q7 3.0 TDI by ENCO Exclusive
German tuners ENCO Exclusive have done an interesting job on the Audi Q7 3.0 TDI.
- Official Audi RS5 Details Released
Following a brochure leak, Audi has released official information about the RS5.
- Audi RS5 - Pictures Leaked
Ever since the Audi A5 mid-size executive coupe was born 3 years ago, reports of a high-performance RS variant have been teasing us. Finally, the wait is over.
- VÄTH E 500 Coupe V50S Tuning Program
German tuners Väth Automobiltechnik have released their set of upgrades for the Mercedes-Benz E 500.
- Toyota president to appear before Congress
The President and CEO of Toyota Motor Corporation will address the American public regarding his company's most publicised crisis in recent years.
- Citroen DS3 Racing Limited Edition
Citroen plans to unveil a limited edition of the Citroen DS3 next month at the Geneva Motor Show.
- 2011 VW CrossPolo Revealed
Although presales have started in Germany, Volkswagen will only publically unveil the new CrossPolo model at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show.
- BMW X6 Performance Power Kit and Aero Accessories
BMW will be introducing a new set of mods for the BMW X6 at the Geneva Motor Show.
- Manhart Racing BMW M3 E92 Compressor with 482kW
German tuners Manhart Racing have released photos and details of their version of the BMW M3 coupe.
- Most dangerous drivers listed
Attorneys and judges may be sticklers to the word of the law but it seems they are not quite so adherent to the rules of the road, topping a list of the the top 10 most dangerous drivers by profession.
- Gemballa still missing in Gauteng
Reports of German tuning ace Uwe Gemballa’s puzzling disappearance in Johannesburg last week appear to be misconstrued.
- BMW X1 by AC Schnitzer
German tuners AC Schnitzer have completed their first kit for the BMW X1.
- Jaguar XKR Speed Pack and Black Pack
Jaguar will introduce two new packages for the Jaguar XKR Coupe, the company confirmed yesterday.
- Toyota investigating Corolla steering claims
Toyota may have found a problem with the steering system on the new Corolla.
- 2011 Porsche Cayenne Spotted on German Website
Deliberate or not, Porsche has posted on their European car configurator an image of what appears to be the all-new second generation 2011 Porsche Cayenne.
- 2011 VW Polo GTI - First Photos Details Revealed
The first photos and details have been released of the new 2011 Volkswagen Polo GTI.
- Fuel price hike ahead for April 2010
Motorists will be forking out more for a tank of petrol with Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan's announcement of a 25.5c per litre increase in the levy on petrol and diesel with effect from April 7.
- Brake over-ride for all Toyotas
Toyota Motor Corp said on Wednesday it would add a brake-override system, which cuts engine power when the accelerator and brake pedals are applied at the same time, to all future vehicles worldwide.
- Woman dies in road rage crush
A woman died on Tuesday morning when a truck's trailer became detached and fell over as a result of a road rage incident, dumping 10 tons of live chickens in crates on top of her.
- TechArt Lightly Updates Aero I & II Kits
The new TECHART aerodynamic and personalisation kits for the new 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo and Turbo S facelifts are to be presented at the Geneva Motor Show next month.
- Project Kahn RS600 with 441kW
British tuners Kahn Design have released their latest iteration of the Range Rover.
- 2011 Lotus Elise Facelift Revealed
Details and photos have been released of the 2011 Lotus Elise facelift.
- Watchdog to monitor Toyota recall
Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) will report to the office of the Motor Industry Ombudsman (MIO) on its recall service action.
- Is your number plate legal?
New regulations make it illegal to print any form of advertising on vehicle number plates, the motor industry ombudsman said on Tuesday.
- German tuning boss missing in Johannesburg
German tuning legend Uwe Gemballa. A source of car fantasy posters on teenage boys’ bedroom walls for 27 years. Now he’s gone missing in Gauteng.
- Avus Tuning Package for BMW M3 E92
German tuners Avus Performance have released a new package of modifications for the BMW M3 coupe.
- Honda Civic Type R MUGEN 200 Limited Edition
Honda has announced it will be offering a limited edition Civic Type R Mugen 200 for the UK market.
- Toyota Previews 2010 RAV4 Facelift and Auris HSD
Toyota plans to unveil a production version of the Toyota Auris HSD at the Geneva Motor Show.
- Toyota rules out electronics as problem for recall
Well, finally something that can be labeled good news for Toyota.
- Audi RS 6 Sport and RS 6 Exclusive Limited Edition
Audi has unveiled the limited edition RS 6 Sport and the RS 6 Exclusive.
- All New 2010 Nissan Patrol Revealed
Nissan chose Abu Dhabi as the location for the launch of the seventh-generation 2010 Nissan Patrol this past weekend.
- Pools lead to potholes according to JRA
Swimming pool backwashing is one of the causes of potholes on suburban roads, the Johannesburg Road Agency (JRA) said on Monday.
- Part supplies hurt motor industry
Vehicle manufacturers and dealers may feel relieved at the signs of improvement in new motor-vehicle sales, but in the parts supply chain the hard times are far from over.
- Converted minibus taxis condemned
Minibus taxis converted from Toyota Quantum panel vans are unfit to carry passengers, Western Cape transport MEC Robin Carlisle said
on Sunday.
- 2011 BMW M3 Competition Package Official Details
BMW has released further information and photos about the 2011 M3 Competition Package.
- Cosworth Tuned Subaru Impreza STI
Cosworth and Subaru have teamed up again to bring a tuned version of the Impreza STi to the Geneva Motor Show next month.
- Toyota summoned to US Congress?
Toyota Motor said on Friday its embattled head is planning a U.S. trip early next month but would not confirm whether he would attend congressional hearings probing the automaker's safety recalls.
- All New 2011 VW Touareg Revealed
Volkswagen has revealed the redesigned 2011 Touareg.
- Durban and Johannesburg roads at tipping point
Road degradation in Durban and Johannesburg is at "tipping point" and urgent action is required to prevent an infrastructure backlog "that is impossible to reverse", an investigation by the Democratic Alliance has found.
- MTM Golf VI GTI / GTD Tuning Packages Announced
One of the advantages of buying a VW is the litany of tuning possibilities to be had with one.
- Audi A1 Details Released Ahead of Geneva Debut
Audi has revealed the highly-anticipated A1, ahead of its official debut at the Geneva Motor Show.
- Toyota recall - All you need to know
Following a media conference at the company's Johannesburg headquarters, Toyota South Africa Motors has released more details on the recall of certain passenger car models.
- Drivers panic in emergencies
You're driving down the highway and suddenly your car starts accelerating on its own.
- Renault Clio 20th Anniversary Special Edition
Renault will sell several 20th anniversary limited edition versions of the Clio.
- 2011 Volvo S60 Detailed Prior to Geneva Debut
Volvo has presented video, pictures and details of the all-new Volvo S60 three weeks before its scheduled coming out party at the Geneva Motor Show.
- Spyker Secures Further Financing
Dutch automaker Spyker has secured further financing to help solidify its deal with GM for the purchase of the Saab brand.
- Opel to cut 8300 jobs and to develop own cars
Opel (including Vauxhall) has announced that it will cut 8,300 jobs in order to resuscitate itself.
- BMW X5 Facelift with M Sport Package First Photos
New photos of the 2011 BMW X5 M Sport Package have surfaced on the company's German car configurator.
- Magistrate backs lawlessness
Gauteng Chief Magistrate Daniel Thulare will be referred to the Magistrates' Commission for saying drivers can drive without a licence, the transport ministry said on Monday.
- Peugeot 107's in SA cleared
PSA Peugeot Citroen recently launched a precautionary recall on its Peugeot 107 and Citroen C1 ranges.
- AK-Car Design Envisions SLS AMG
When former Lorinser tuner Adolf Koch hit retirement age, he knew he still desired to be creative.
- Abt to Reveal Tuning Programs for A8, Golf R & R8
Abt Sportsline has announced plans to unveil four new tuning programs at the Geneva Motor Show.
- JE Design Styling Kit for VW Polo V
JE Design has unveiled a new styling package for the Volkswagen Polo V.
- Pogea Racing Audi TT RS
The list of tuning houses clamouring to put some extra horses in the Audi TT RS just keeps growing.
- 2011 Porsche 911 Turbo S Revealed with 390kW
Porsche will be upping the ante on its 911 series when it introduces the 911 Turbo S at the Geneva auto show next month.
- 2011 BMW X5 Facelift Revealed with Turbo Power
BMW has released the first official details about the facelifted 2011 X5.
- WALD Latest Styling Program for Lexus LS460
Japanese tuners Wald are now taking orders for their new kit for the 2010 Lexus LS460 facelift.
- Toyota President apologises for global recall
Toyota's top executive has broken his silence regarding his company's worst crisis in years.
- Nissan 370Z Black Edition Marks 40th Anniversary
Nissan is releasing a special edition model to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Datsun 240Z.
- New Megane Coupe-Cabriolet Revealed
Having been spied a few times before, the new Renault Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet has now been officially detailed ahead of its international public debut at the Geneva Motor Show in less than a month.
- Petrol stations warned
This year the Department of Energy will begin visiting filling stations to check that their petrol prices are being correctly advertised each week. Should this be found not to be the case, the filling stations concerned could be summarily closed down.
- Toyota recall: SA cars named
The Auris, the new generation Verso and the Corolla may be included in Toyota's recall of vehicles locally, Toyota South Africa said on Thursday.
- VW intends to overtake Toyota
While General Motors and Ford are trying to lure a few U.S. customers away from Toyota in the midst of Toyota's safety fiasco, Volkswagen is setting more long-term goals.
- Toyota confirms Prius had brake design problems
The news just keeps getting worse and worse for Toyota.
- Former lawyer accuses Toyota of hiding poor safety
The Los Angeles Times is reporting that a former Toyota attorney has accused the world's largest automaker of covering up hazardous problems with their cars in as many as 300 separate lawsuits.
- World Car of the Year shortlist
The World Car of the Year shortlist has been announced – and yes, there are some shockers.
- BMW, PSA ink engine deal
The BMW Group and PSA Peugeot Citroën will continue their engine collaboration, signing a fresh agreement to develop EU6-compliant four-cylinder petrol engines.
- Honda frets about Toyota
Honda raised its annual forecast on Wednesday after cost-cuts boosted quarterly profit and said it was concerned that rival Toyota's huge safety recall might tarnish other Japanese brands.
- Toyota recall a PR disaster?
Faced with an unprecedented recall of millions of vehicles and rivals swooping in on its customers, the public relations machine at Toyota - one of the most savvy brand-creators in Asia - is floundering.
- Pranksters pay for 'borrowed' car
Two youths were arrested after they decided to "play on joke" on the owner of a car by simply driving it away, Pretoria police said on Wednesday.
- Lumma CLR X 650 M Based on BMW X6 M
New pictures of Lumma's CLR X 650 M have been published by the company's Russian distributor, TopCar.
- All-New 2011 Kia Sportage Revealed
The third-generation Kia Sportage will be formally introduced to the world at the Geneva Motor Show.
- Drunk driver crams 49 kids in taxi
A taxi driver was arrested on Wednesday after he was caught transporting 49 school children in a 16-seater minibus taxi between KwaZulu-Natal’s Mooi River and Estcourt, national transport department said.
- Pre-owned Ferraris a secure deal
Running a supercar is always a hassle isn’t? Ferraris are no different.
- Toyota recall to spill into SA?
Toyota’s ignominious North American recall has been internationalised, with South African cars possibly involved in the expanded recall.
- Mansory Tuning Program for Porsche 997 Turbo
Engineers working with Swiss luxury auto tuners Mansory have completed work on a new upgrade package for the Porsche 997 Carrera Turbo.
- Spyker Clarifies Saab Financing and Strategy
Spyker has released new details about their purchase of Saab, ahead of the company's general meeting of shareholders on February 12th.
- Renault Wind Coupe Convertible Breaks Cover
Renault will introduce a new coupe-convertible at the Geneva Motor Show, and we don't mean the Megane CC.
- Car sales rev up industry hopes
A big swing of 41.28% in new vehicle sales between December 2009 and January 2010 has caught experts by surprise as data exceeded market expectations.
- Cops: Kids' driver was drunk
The driver of a minibus taxi which overturned while taking children to primary school on Tuesday was allegedly drunk, Johannesburg metro police said.
- All-New Lotus Evora Available In South Africa
The first all-new Lotus since the iconic Elise roadster made its debut in 1995, the Evora enters the sports car market as the world’s only production mid-engined 2+2.
- VW Group to base new entry level Porsches on R4
The R8 started an exciting journey for the Audi brand when it launched into a segment its maker had not competed in before. Soon after rumours of a smaller R8, thought to be called the R4, surfaced.
- Spyker Backers Being Questioned on Saab GM Deal
A securities and shareholders watchdog group is crying foul over the Spyker purchase of Saab.
- Honda recalls Jazz after fire
Honda SA has announced today a safety recall of the previous generation Jazz to inspect and modify driver door power-window switches that may, in some cases, short circuit as a result of water intrusion into the housing.
- VW to Introduce R GmbH Performance Group at Geneva
At the European driving event for the Volkswagen Golf R, company representatives confirmed that they would be setting up a new performance orientated division.
- Volvo Announces New GTDi Engine with Unique Turbo
Volvo has unveiled the new 2.0-liter GTDi (Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection) four-cylinder engine for the S80, V70, and XC60.
- B&B Gives VW Golf R 266kW
B&B has unveiled a new tuning program for the Volkswagen Golf R.
- GMSA to focus on Isuzu and Chevrolet
Most of the R900m that General Motors South Africa (GMSA) will spend on expansion over the next three years is related to future products like the new generation Isuzu KB and Corsa Utility, the current generations of which are both assembled in Port Elizabeth.
- Turning sugar to diesel?
Researchers have genetically engineered one of the most common bacteria on the planet - E. coli - to digest simple sugars from plant waste and turn it into valuable biofuel.
- 2011 BMW M3 Competition Package
The 2011 model year BMW M3 is rumoured to carry an M3 GTS Competition Package (codenamed ZCP) as an option.
- Prior-Design PD3 based on Porsche 911 GT3
German tuners Prior Design have unveiled their modified version of the 2010 911 GT3.
- Saab Deal Details
Spyker will give $74 million in cash to General Motors by mid-July in exchange for ownership of Saab.
- GM Reaches Agreement to Sell Saab to Spyker
General Motors and Spyker Cars NV today confirmed that they have reached a binding agreement on the purchase of Saab Automobile AB.
- Over 1 500 die in festive crashes
There were 1 582 road accident deaths over the festive season, a decrease from 1 655 in 2008, Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele said on Tuesday.
- VW Golf-6 R in Detail
The new Volkswagen Golf R will be released with a 2.0-liter direct-injection TSI petrol engine producing more horsepower than its predecessor.
- G-Power Typhoon Black Pearl with 460kW
G-Power has unveiled the limited edition Typhoon Black Pearl.
- GM first U.S. automaker to build electric motors
In an effort to reduce costs, GM has announced plans to become the first major U.S. automaker to design and build electric motors.
- Ecclestone, Genii, pull out of Saab bidding race
Bernie Ecclestone and Genii Capital have pulled out of the running to buy the beleaguered Swedish carmaker Saab.
- Spyker Trading Suspended for Pending Announcement
Trading in shares of Spyker Cars on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange were suspended today in advance of an announcement regarding the company's attempted purchase of Saab.
- Whitacre Accepts Permanent Position as GM CEO
Ed Whitacre has been named permanent CEO of General Motors, according to the company.
- Brabus GL 63 Biturbo Pumps Out 478kW
German tuners Brabus released their version of the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class last month at the Dubai Motor Show.
- 2010 Mazda6 Facelift First Details Released
Mazda announced today that sales of the facelifted version of the 2010 Mazda Atenza would begin immediately in Japan. The car will be introduced internationally at the Geneva Motor Show as the 2010 Mazda6.
- Fiat Punto evolves
Fiat's stylish little Punto adds some pizzaz this year with the introduction of a sportier Evo version.
- 2011 BMW 335is Coupe and Cabriolet Official Info
BMW Canada has lifted the lid on the official specs for the 2011 BMW 335is Coupe and Cabriolet.
- TechArt Releases New Panamera Photos
TechArt has released new pictures of their individualization program for the Porsche Panamera.
- 2011 Peugeot 408 Sedan Revealed
Peugeot's newest car for the Chinese market was unveiled over the weekend at the Beijing Motor Show.
- Possible Saab Sale to Spyker This Week
A wide variety of press reports is suggesting that a deal between General Motors and Spyker over the sale of Saab could be nearing completion.
- Japanese bank on foreign plants
Major Japanese carmakers ramped up foreign production to record levels in December, they said Monday, as they continued to move factories abroad and global sales showed tentative signs of a recovery.
- Facelifted Auris here soon
Toyota’s revised Auris range has been released in the UK (where it is assembled) and changes to Toyota’s Golf rival have been subtle.
- Gran, 91, caught speeding
Daleen Moll has received her first speeding fine - at the age of 91!
- VW Passat CC Now Available as Five-Seater
Volkswagen has announced plans to introduce a five-seat version of the Passat CC.
- SA price for V8 Lexus IS-F
The heavily anticipated 311-kW Lexus IS-F touches down in South Africa.
- VÄTH Shows Mercedes E-Class E63 AMG Tuning Program
VÄTH Automobiltechnik has unveiled their new tuning program for the Mercedes E 63 AMG.
- Pagani C9 Next Generation Supercar Info Revealed
New details have emerged about Pagani's next-generation supercar, the C9.
- Bidders still optimistic on Saab sale
Don't ring the death knell for Saab just yet, says one potential suitor for the Swedish brand. Genii Capital, a Luxembourg-based private investment firm, says Saab parent General Motors Co. is still negotiating with at least one bidder.
- Suzuki's future is small
Suzuki Motor Corp. must stick to what it does best - being a small-car maker - even as it forges an alliance with Volkswagen AG that will rank as one of the world's biggest auto empires, its chief executive said Thursday.
- GM to close Opel plant
US carmaker General Motors will close its Opel plant in the Belgian port city of Antwerp, sources said on Wednesday, slamming the door on hopes to save the jobs of the site's 2 300 staff.
- TechArt GT Street RS Sets New Lap Record
When German tuners TechArt modified the Porsche GT2 little did their engineers know that the car would shatter the Sachsenring lap record set last year.
- 9ff GTurbo Conversions Up to 735kW
German tuner 9ff has a set of conversion kits for the Porsche 997 GT3 and and 997 GT3 RS that, as they boast, can turn a sports car into a supercar.
- 2011 BMW 3-Series Facelift M Sport Package
BMW is now offering an M sport package for the 3-Series called the Sport Edition to compliment the new facelift of the 3-Series Coupe and Convertible.
- 2011 MINI Countryman Official Details Released
Information about a new MINI crossover vehicle has been distributed by the company confirming that the car will be called the MINI Countryman in most markets.
- All-New 2011 Mazda5 Revealed
Mazda has released first information about the third generation 2011 Mazda5, ahead of it's unveiling at the Geneva Motor Show.
- Speedsters welcome in Eastern Cape
Speedsters need not beware in the Nelson Mandela Bay area - their traffic officers issued fewer than a fine a day in the last financial year, reported The Herald Online on Wednesday.
- Renault under pressure
President Nicolas Sarkozy grilled top managers of carmaker Renault on Saturday but failed to win pledges from them to centre production of their new small car at a factory in France rather than in Turkey.
- AMG biturbo V12 for new Pagani
Revered supercar maker, Horacio Pagani, has alluded to what the legendary Zonda’s successor will be like.
- Honda HSV-010 GT Officially Unleashed
Honda has released new details on the race car replacement to the NSX.
- Opel Meriva Reveals Interior
Opel has released the first interior pictures of the redesigned Meriva, ahead of its unveiling at the Geneva Motor Show.
- MINI Countryman Official Photos Leaked
An anonymous source has leaked three official photos of the MINI R60, also known as both the Countryman and the Crossman.
- Lorinser E-Class Coupe Styling Kit Revealed
German Mercedes tuners Lorinser have released details and a new set of images for the E-Class coupe.
- 2011 BMW 3-Series Coupe & Convertible Facelifts
BMW has unveiled the facelifted 3-Series Coupe and Convertible.
- Nissan GT-R (R35) by TommyKaira
Tuner TommyKaira is exhibiting their R35 GT-R at the Tokyo AutoSalon this Friday.
- Fastest ever TT blasts into SA
Audi’s very rapid TT RS is now available locally, with performance figures which embarrassingly shadow some rather accomplished members of the performance car hierarchy.
- 2011 BMW 135i Coupe Goes Single Turbo
After months of speculation, BMW has officially confirmed the 2011 135i will be given a variety of performance upgrades.
- 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet World Debut
Mercedes has officially unveiled the redesigned E-Class Cabrio at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
- Gemballa MIG-U1 Details Released
Best-known for their work on Porsche cars, GEMBALLA wants to prove that it is not married to the German sports brand.
- Swift justice for taxi driver
A Limpopo taxi driver has been arrested, tried and sentenced within just two working days.
- Detroit show revs up carmakers
A revved up sense of optimism has filled the Detroit auto show as the industry looked forward to a recovery from one of its worst years on record.
- China top car market in 2009
China's auto sales surged past the United States to reach record levels last year on government incentives, and automakers are poised for solid but slower growth in the world's fastest growing major auto market in 2010.
- Renault extends warranty
Renault SA has joined Hyundai in offering a standard 150 000 / 5-year km warranty over its product range.
- 2011 Audi A8 Makes Public Debut
Audi showed us the all-new A8 at a private function in Miami last November. Now for the first time the luxury sedan has made its public show debut in Detroit.
- Mercedes-Benz SL Night Edition & SLK Grand Edition
Mercedes-Benz has announced two special edition SL and SLK models.
- 2012 Ford Focus Next Generation Revealed
Exciting times for Ford as it gets ready to unveil the all-new third-generation Focus at the 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit.
- Lolly denies dice of death
Lolly Jackson, owner of Teazers strip club, was arrested on Sunday for allegedly driving 122km/h in an 80km/h zone while travelling from an accident scene to Netcare Sunninghill hospital.
- GM names firm to wind down Saab
General Motors named a restructuring firm to run the winding-down of Swedish carmaker Saab on Friday, even as it reviewed several bids which included an offer from Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone.
- New GM is a 'powerhouse'
The post-bankruptcy General Motors is a "powerhouse" of an carmaker with a bright future and the capacity to achieve rich profits, vice chairman Bob Lutz said on Sunday.
- Strike to disrupt Sandton traffic
Traffic is expected to be disrupted by an ABI strike in the Georgelee area of Sandton on Monday morning, the Johannesburg metro police said.
- 2011 BMW M5 Details Spilled
The 2011 BMW M5 saloon will have a 0-100 km/h time 0.3 seconds faster than the current model, according to Car Magazine.
- Heffner Performance Audi R8 Twin Turbo New Details
Heffner is going for a factory look and feel with their twin turbo system.
- VW Amarok Proves its Mettle in the Gruelling Dakar
With the Dakar rally currently underway, Volkswagen has announced their fleet of 35 Amarok pickups are performing well under the grueling conditions.
- BMW 1-Series M to Reportedly Hit 261kW
It looks like the rumours are true. BMW is going ahead with an M-badged 1 Series, according to a report from Autocar.
- Vorsteiner V-MS Series for BMW E9x Coupe M-Tech
American tuner firm Vorsteiner has released a new tuning kit for the BMW 3-Series.
- Western Cape cracks down on buses
The Western Cape transport ministry is planning to remove the licences of bus companies that repeatedly send unroadworthy vehicles onto the road, a spokesperson said on Friday.
- Weak end to 2009 car sales
New vehicle sales ended 2009 on a relatively weak note, the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers (Naamsa) said on Friday.
- Spyker sweetens bid for Saab
Dutch luxury carmaker Spyker submitted an improved bid for Sweden's Saab to General Motors Co on Thursday, just ahead of a key deadline that could prompt closure of the brand.
- Ecclestone joins bid to buy Saab
Two names closely aligned with F1 have emerged as bidders to buy the Swedish carmaker Saab.
- VW Polo Revealed for India
Volkswagen has taken the wraps off the redesigned Polo (Indian-spec) and Polo Cup at the New Delhi Auto Expo.
- 2011 Opel Meriva Revealed
Opel has released the first images of the redesigned 2011 Meriva, ahead of its official unveiling at the Geneva Motor Show.
- Spyker Pitches Final Bid for Saab
GM may just get to sell Saab afterall.
- Road death figures 'fixed'
Road deaths in December 2009 were higher than December 2008, contrary to the transport department's claims that they had decreased by 142, said a driving skills company on Monday.
- National traffic subsiding
Traffic is beginning to subside on national roads across the country, the Department of Transport said on Sunday evening.
- Metro cop drives drunk
A Johannesburg metro police officer was arrested for driving drunk after a high-speed car chase ended in a collision, Johannesburg metro police said on Sunday.
- SA's car goal 'impossible'
Nissan South Africa managing director Mike Whitfield doesn't foresee that South Africa will soon, if ever, manufacture more than a million vehicles.
- Speeding biker gets R18 000 fine
A motorcyclist was given a R18 000 fine by Scottburgh Magistrate's Court on Monday after being caught speeding at 232km/h, KwaZulu-Natal's transport MEC said.
- Spyker still in contention for Saab
Spyker is still very much in the running to takeover Saab, despite a Chinese company's purchase of the 9-3 and 9-5 models.
- 2011 BMW Z4 sDrive35is
BMW may not be planning an M version of the new Z4 but that has not stopped the Bavarians from providing fans with this smokey range-topping high-performance sDrive35is model.
- GM Sells Saab Technology to Beijing Auto
GM has announced they have closed a deal to sell outdated Saab technology to China's Beijing Automotive Industry Holdings Co. Ltd (BAIC).
- Women's WCOTY winners
A panel of female journalists have voted the Jaguar XF as the inaugural World Women's Car of the Year.
- 9ff GT9-R Details Finally Released
After over a year of waiting, German tuner firm 9ff has finally released new details and updated photos of their impressive 9ff GT9-R.
- BRABUS GLK V12 to Debut at Dubai Motor Show
Tuning icon BRABUS has laid claim to yet another fastest-in-the-world record with this GLK V12.
- G-POWER X5 M and X6 M TYPHOON with 441kW Announced
G-POWER's reputation as a hard hitter in the world of BMW tuning is further affirmed by this dazzling performance and equipment package for the new BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M.
- Hofele R8-Look Body Kit for Audi A5
German tuner firm Hofele Design have come up with the perfect gift for the poseur in your family.
- Edo Competition Lamborghini Gallardo LP600/4
Edo Competition has unveiled the new Lamborghini Gallardo LP600/4.
- RDSport RS46 - Latest BMW M3 E92 program
RDSport has a history of tuning BMW cars going back over 25 years. What they have done to this M3, dubbed the RS46, is a culmination of those years' experience.
- AC Schnitzer 335d Coupe Breaks Diesel World Record
AC Schnitzer's ACS3 3.5d Coupe has broken the world diesel speed record, at the Nardò test track in southern Italy.
- Holiday driving tips
If you are not a racing or transport driver, the end of year vacation trek is probably the most challenging drive you’ll be tasked with all year.
- Engen: No DIY breathalysers
Contrary to an Arrive Alive announcement, Engen has said its service stations will not stock disposable breathalyser tests in December.
- Taxpayers cough up for Cayenne
A deputy minister has bought herself a Porsche as her official vehicle, but Richard Baloyi, minister of public service and administration, insists no rules have been broken.
- Königseder Presents Audi A5 / S5 Styling Kit
German tuners Königseder have designed a new set of styling modifications for the Audi A5 and S5.
- New boss for Chevrolet
GM has replaced the head of its mass-market Chevrolet brand as the management shake-up continues at the top US automaker.
- Aston Rapide's SA price
Aston Martin's breathtaking take on the super sedan - Rapide - is being primed for an early-2010 launch in SA.
- More toll roads planned
There is not enough money available to fix roads, so more toll gates will probably have to be built on national roads,
- Road projects hit by scandal
he North West government said on Wednesday it has been hit by a multi-million rand scandal related to road projects that may have been improperly and fraudulently awarded.
- Aston Martin V8 Vantage MY10 Updates
Aston Martin is preparing to launch an updated V8 Vantage range for 2010.
- VW Golf VI Now Available with LED Rear Lights
Volkswagen Golf fans will probably be cheering over the latest offering from VW.
- Premium Lotus 7 Replica from South Africa
An updated replica of the classic Lotus 7 has hit the South African market, and may become available for export to Australia, Japan, and the United Kingdom.
- Volkswagen Acquires 19.9% of Suzuki in Partnership
It has been revealed that Volkswagen and Suzuki Motor Corp. are in talks about a long-term co-operation agreement.
- Driving device for SA 'crisis'
A sophisticated device which monitors drinking and driving should be mandatory in South Africa, organisation South Africans Against Drunk Driving (SADD) said on Tuesday.
- Stoning on Joburg highway
Motorists were being stoned by protesters near the Lenasia offramp on the N12 on Tuesday evening, Johannesburg metro police said.
- Volkswagen Completes 49.9% Porsche Stake
Volkswagen has announced they have bought a 49.9 percent stake in Porsche.
- Novitec Rosso Refines the Ferrari California
Novitec Rosso has unveiled a new styling and performance package for the Ferrari California.
- Vorsteiner VGT Aerodynamic Package for Carrera
Tuner outfit Vorsteiner plan to release their V-GT aero kit for the Porsche Carrera MkII beginning next January.
- Drunk drivers may lose licences
KwaZulu-Natal's transport MEC is investigating whether it is possible to revoke drivers' licences of people caught driving under the influence of alcohol and speeding, his office said on Tuesday.
- Cadillac CTS-V Brute Force by Geiger Cars
Despite its German location, Geiger Cars shows a great passion for tuning American cars.
- Opel to Target Ford Ka with New Minicar
Opel is ramming through development of a new city car meant to compete with the Ford Ka and the Volkswagen Up!.
- Arrive Alive kicks off
Disposable breathalyzers will be on sale for drivers during the holiday, Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele said on Sunday.
- Police clamp down in Eastern Cape
A total of 169 drunken drivers were arrested in the Eastern Cape over the weekend, the provincial department of transport said.
- 2010 Nissan Qashqai Facelift Revealed
The UK is to receive a facelifted Nissan Qashqai in spring 2010. Changes have been effected not just outside and inside, but also beneath the skin.
- GMSA Welcomes A New President
GMSA’s new president and MD, Edgar Lourencon, was introduced to media, and Africa’s Big Five, earlier this week at the recently opened 5-Star Gondwana Game Reserve near Mosselbay in the Western Cape.
- PSA, Mitsubishi seek closer ties?
French carmaker PSA Peugeot Citroen could buy a large stake in Japanese peer Mitsubishi Motors Corp as part of a plan to deepen ties to ride out the industry's worst ever slump.
- Wimmer RS Golf VI GTI
German-based tuner Wimmer RS presents this stupendous kit for the Volkswagen Golf GTI.
- Spyker makes bid for Saab
With the sudden resignation of GM CEO Fritz Henderson, the Board of Directors has begun accepting new bids for Saab.
- 2011 Ford Fiesta Officially Revealed
Hours before it will be debuted to the public, Ford has sent out the official word on the North American version of the 2011 Ford Fiesta.
- Alfa Romeo Giulietta Revealed
Alfa Romeo announces that it will showcase the brand new Alfa Romeo Giulietta at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show.
- Limited C63 set to storm SA
Mercedes-Benz SA will unleash a number of C63 AMG Edition 63 models in the country from January 2010.
- GM CEO ousted
General Motors chief executive Fritz Henderson abruptly resigned on Tuesday, after the company's board decided it wanted to chart a new course for the restructuring automaker.
- 2010 Volkswagen Amorak Revealed
Volkswagen has officially unveiled the 2010 Amorak pickup.
- Saab officials in Detroit to decide brand's fate
In an effort to save Saab, CEO Jan Ake Jonsson and several Swedish government officials have traveled to Detroit to lobby GM's board of management for an emergency rescue plan.
- Thunderstorm M3 with up to 368kW Presented by ATT
Autotechnik + Tuning or ATT has given the M3 Convertible a bit more fire under its belly.
- All New 2011 Audi A8 Revealed
With much anticipation, Audi has unveiled the all-new fourth generation A8 full-size luxury sedan this evening in Miami.
- Wald SPORTS LINE Black Bison Edition
Japan's very own Wald International, a tuner specializing in premium European and Japanese marques, recently debuted their styling kit for the Mercedes E-Class W212 at the SEMA show in Las Vegas, and have now sent us a full set of beauty shots.
- Volkswagen Golf MkVI Body Kit by Caractere
Belgian automotive design company Caractere have updated their VW Golf body kit for the sixth-generation model: Golf MkVI.
- Wimmer RS Program for F430 Scuderia 16M Spider
German tuners Wimmer RS, short for Rennsporttechnik Solingen, have developed a package for the Ferrari 430 Scuderia 16M Spider.
- Volkswagen Polo Wins 2010 European Car of the Year
Volkswagen's Polo was officially chosen as the 2010 European Car of the Year, narrowly beating the Toyota iQ for the award.
- Mercedes GL-Class Facelift by Brabus
The BRABUS GL-Class Widestar kit is now available.
- Alfa workers say 'no' to Milano
Alfa’s keenly anticipated 147 hatchback replacement will no longer be called Milano, thanks to some good, old-fashioned labour mobilisation.
- BMW 7 Series M Sport Receives EAS Matt Black Trim
Californian tuner European Auto Source has unveiled its own spruced up version of the Frankfurt-debuted M Sport package for the 7-Series.
- Mercedes' AMG Division Considering Diesel?
Mercedes-Benz's AMG division is considering a number of fuel sources that include diesel for its future cars.
- Porsche Cayman X-Wide by XTR Carchip
German tuner XTR Carchip Tuning has unveiled this 2006 Porsche Cayman "987" S with a wide body kit and a couple of engine modifications.
- Superchips Golf GTi MkVI ECU Remap Adds 33kW
British tuner Superchips has a Golf GTI tuning package to rival the Golf R.
- BRABUS B63 S Tuning for Mercedes E 63 AMG
BRABUS will exhibit the Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG-based BRABUS B63 S at the 2009 Essen Motor Show.
- Fuel gloom for holiday drivers
The retail prices of 93 octane and 95 octane petrol will lift by 27c a litre on December 2 after remaining unchanged on November 4 and after declines of 39c and 40c respectively the month before, the Department of Energy announced on Friday.
- The Future of Saab: Possible Scenarios
With Koenigsegg backing out of plans to buy Saab, many of us are left wondering what will happen to the beleaguered Swedish brand.
- Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 by ENCO Exclusive
ENCO Exclusive has unveiled a new styling and performance package for the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4.
- Latest safety ratings out
Euro NCAP has announced safety ratings for 12 cars, including three that will shortly be making their way to South Africa.
- Hooting motorist foils hijacking
A Heidelberg woman says she was pulled over by two "policemen" in Murray Street in Southgate on Monday, and told: "You're cheeky and it's going to cost you your life."
- Britain's Bloodhound Project Seeks 1000 MPH Record
The BLOODHOUND Project is gaining momentum following several breakthroughs by the project's team.
- Wimmer RS Porsche GT2 Speed Biturbo with 608kW
Wimmer RS has unveiled their bi-turbo Porsche 911 GT2 Speed.
- Renault Twingo Gordini Renaultsport Revealed
Renault has announced the new Twingo Gordini Renaultsport which will debut at the Atelier Renault on the Champs-Elysées, in Paris on January 10, 2010. As previously announced, the little Twingo marks the revival of the successful Gordini/ Renault partnership.
- Furry felons target SA tourists
Visitors to South Africa's premier holiday destination who are worried about becoming victims of the country's high crime rate could find themselves instead robbed by a more furry kind of felon: baboons.
- Road ragers high on petrol fumes?
Outrageous prices may not be the only thing causing anger at the petrol pumps.
- GM to rescue struggling Opel
General Motors will present a plan to European governments to save struggling carmaker Opel within days, a rescue set to cost $4.9bn, those involved in talks said on Monday.
- SpeedART Porsche Panamera PS9-650 Revealed
In preparation for the Essen Motor Show, SpeedART has finally released real photos of their Porsche Panamera Turbo based PS9-650 tuning package.
- Koenigsegg Pull Out of Deal to Buy Saab
The future of automotive brand Saab looks bleak.
- Car of the year finalists declared
The 2010 nominees for South Africa's car of the year have been announced by the SA Guild of Motoring Journalists, and the absence of BMW, Lexus and Mercedes is telling.
- Lamborghini Gallardo Twin Turbo with 1103kW
Underground Racing has shown off their twin-turbocharged Lamborghini Gallardo 'Race Version'.
- 2011 BMW 5-Series F10 Sedan Revealed
The all-new sixth generation BMW 5-Series codenamed F10 has finally been revealed yesterday.
- Mercedes C-Class Wagon by Piecha Design
German tuning firm Piecha Design has put their package for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class T-Model on the market.
- 2010 Lexus GX460 Breaks Cover
Lexus has revealed details of the new-generation GX 460 luxury SUV, also known as Land Cruiser, Land Cruiser Prado with slightly different styling, for the year 2010.
- TomTom expands local line-up
TomTom has announced the launch of three new personal navigation devices in South Africa - the Start, XXL and GO 750.
- New carmaker aid to boost growth
South Africa's existing automobile industry programme and its replacement scheme is expected to cut the trade deficit and contribute billions of dollars to gross domestic product by 2020, a government minister said on Friday.
- 9ff Speed9 Based on Porsche 997 Turbo Revealed
German tuner 9ff is set to present their second independent complete vehicle at the Essen Motor Show next weekend.
- Opel Corsa Gets Mid-Cycle Refresh Without Facelift
Opel is set to release an updated Corsa range in January 2010.
- VW Approves Porsche Merger
VW's supervisory board has put its final stamp of approval on the company's merger with Porsche AG - a wholly owned subsidiary of Porsche Automobil Holding SE.
- VÄTH Giant with 430kW - Based on Merc ML 63 AMG
The ML 63 AMG by VÄTH Automobiltechnik is certainly one of the most powerful SUVs ever to be put on the road - with the VÄTH 6.3 liter engine doling out 430 kW and 690 Nm of torque.
- SA flavour for GPS
South African motorists can now load some of the country's biggest celebrities in their cars and even place the blame for getting lost on them.
- New Polo exports confirmed
VWSA has announced a major worldwide export contract for right hand drive models of the new Volkswagen Polo.
- Heico Sportiv Tunes Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe Facelift
HEICO SPORTIV has a new tuning package for the facelift Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe.
- 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser Launched in UK
Toyota has revealed UK pricing information for the 2010 Land Cruiser (formerly known as the Land Cruiser Prado).
- Audi A1 - The full story revealed
Audi's plans of premium segment domination necessitate entering segments previously unoccupied at Ingolstadt.
- License fraudsters get bail
Three license examiners accused of fraudulently issuing driver licenses were released on R4000 bail in the Piet Retief Magistrate's Court on Wednesday, Mpumalanga police said.
- GM could slash 10 000 jobs
US carmaker General Motors could cut between 9 000 and 10 000 jobs as part of its restructuring of its European operations, Nick Reilly, interim head of GM's European business, said on Tuesday.
- MTM Boost Audi TT-RS to 316kW
German tuner MTM has launched a performance package for the new Audi TT RS.
- New Fiat Doblo is all about space
Fiat has revealed the first details about the redesigned 2010 Doblo van.
- Audi R8 Twin-Turbo with 394kW Announced by Heffner
The Heffner Audi R8 Twin-Turbo may look like it "came from the factory," but the details from the car's Dyno Sheet shows a clear upgrade.
- Porsche Panamera Boosted by Mcchip
If you think the Porsche Panamera still needs a little extra push then Mcchip has a tuning package for you.
- GM to repay $6.7billion government loan
General Motors (GM) will announce on Monday it plans to start repaying a $6.7bn loan to the US Treasury by year-end due to modest operating improvements, a source knowledgeable about the situation said.
- World's ultimate low profile tyre
Wheels and tyres. Not only do they keep you rolling along, they’re a vital factor in the style coefficient of any car.
- BMW 335i Cabriolet with 266kW by ATT Autotechnik
ATT Autotechnik believe the current BMW 3 Series Convertible is the best ever.
- Porsche SE Posts 4.4 Billion Euro Loss
Losses stem from its failed bid to takeover Volkswagen AG, Porsche's car division remains profitable.
- Materia Turbo finally here
Daihatsu’s Materia is one of the most unique-looking cars currently on sale locally.
- 30km/h speed limits for Pretoria
There's some bad news ahead for motorists who like putting pedal to the metal.
- New GP number plates unveiled
The plastic number plates of all Gauteng-registered vehicles will have to be replaced with aluminium plates within the next four years.
- Ferrari's blown future?
Forced induction Ferraris have always been something of an oddity.
- New TechArt Performance Kit for Facelifted Porsche
TechArt has added a new performance kit for the newly facelifted and uprated 997 S and 997 4S all-wheel drive model.
- Wheelsandmore Aston Martin DB9 Volante
German tuner Wheelsandmore has some ideas of its own for the Aston Martin DB9 convertible.
- Lotus's Seven Year Product Plan Key Details Emerge
The Lotus Esprit replacement has apparently been given the green light. The last official Esprit came off the production line in 2004.
- LUMMA CLS 730 RS Released with G-POWER 537kW Kit
A German tuning/design company has just released a new performance tuning package for the BMW M5 E60.
- VW-Porsche Overtakes Toyota as World's No. 1
VW-Porsche has overtaken Toyota as the world's largest automaker, but the stay at the number one spot may be very temporary.
- 2011 Volvo S60 First Photos Revealed
Just under a year ago Volvo released the first images of the S60 Concept car before its debut at the 2009 North American International Auto Show.
- Onyx Concept Enhances Range Rover Sport
When we last checked in with tuner firm, Concept802, they had just finished work on their Platinum S widebody upgrade kit for the Range Rover Sport. Following changes in the company's structure, Concept802 is now Onyx Concept, and they have added a few new features to go with the conversion.
- GM European CEO Resigns After Opel Reversal
The fallout from GM's decision to keep Opel has claimed the job of Carl-Peter Forster, the company's chief executive of European operations.
- 'GM must pay for failed Opel deal'
German Chancellor Angela Merkel called Tuesday on US car giant General Motors to foot the bill for restructuring its troubled European subsidiary Opel after it decided to keep the unit rather than sell it.
- BMW SA price fixing charges stick
The Competition Commission has applied to the Competition Tribunal to amend part of its complaint referral against BMW South Africa, the Tribunal said on Monday.
- GM CEO charms Opel workers
General Motors chief executive Fritz Henderson was due in Germany on Monday to start talks aimed at soothing workers' tempers over the carmaker's plan to reorganise European arm Opel on its own.
- Rieju unveils new RS3
Rieju has unveiled the replacement for their RS2 range of small capacity sports bikes at the EICMA 2009 International Motorcycle Show in Milan.
- Autodelta 159 J4 3.2 C and Brera S 3.2 Compressore
The leading bespoke design and tuning house for Alfa Romeo, Autodelta, continues a tradition of new model presentations at this year's MPH.
- AVUS Performance Audi A4 Avant Black Arrow
AVUS Performance has unveiled a new tuning program for the Audi A4 Avant.
- Chrysler Outlines 5 Year Fiat Based Product Plan
Chrysler has outlined their five-year product plan during a lengthy press conference at the automaker's Technology Center in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
- Porsche Boxster Spyder Revealed
Porsche has released the first images and details about the 2010 Boxster Spyder.
- 'Leaner' Chrysler promised
Chrysler's new Italian chief said Wednesday the American icon is a leaner, more focused automaker well on its way to achieving long-term profitability and regaining its sense of style.
- MR Car Design Black Rocco with 272kW
MR Car Design has unveiled a heavily modified Volkswagen Scirocco, dubbed the Black Rocco.
- GM Board Decides to Keep Opel
In a surprise move, GM's board of directors has decided to keep Opel.
- Why drive when you can fly...
The government of Kazakhstan, an ex-Soviet country the size of Western Europe with an average weekly wage of $114, has urged its citizens to make more use of small planes to replace the "anachronism" of long car journeys.
- New car sales slumps slows
South Africa's total industry new vehicle sales fell by 12.5% year-on-year in October, showing another contraction but at a slower rate of decline, adding to signs the economy may be pulling out of recession.
- Chrysler to leave SA?
Fiat SpA's plans for Chrysler will scrap the US carmaker's long-held plans for its brands outside North America with the exception of Jeep, people with direct knowledge of the plan said.
- Citi Golf bows out
After 25 years of production, Volkswagen South Africa (VWSA) is retiring its iconic budget hatchback Citi Golf.
- Mercedes SLS Panamericana Body Package Announced
Texan Tuner Arturo Alonso, and his Gullwing-America team, have come up with a cool new project, and gave us an exclusive first look at the renderings.
- Wheelsandmore Lamborghini Gallardo LP620
Here's another variation on the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4. This one, called the YarroW, is from German tuner Wheelsandmore.
- Ford Focus RS Tuned by Wolf Racing
German Ford specialist Wolf Racing has turned a stock Focus RS into a mean beast with extra racing abilities.
- Range Rover Sport by Prestige
The Range Rover Sport gets a do-over from British tuner Prestige.
- Petrol price remains unchanged
The retail prices of 93 and 95 octane petrol will remain unchanged on Wednesday, the energy department announced on Friday.
- Bad driver? Blame your genes
No need to curse that bad driver weaving in and out of the lane in front of you - he cannot help it, US researchers reported on Wednesday.
- Prior-Design BMW M6 Wide-Body Styling Kit
Prior Design presents a new wide body styling kit for the BMW M6.
- Ford Confirms Geely as Preferred Volvo Bidder
Chinese motor manufacturer Geely has emerged as the front runner in the race to acquire the Volvo Car Corporation from owner Ford Motor Company.
- IMSA GTV Gallardo LP 560-4 Fully Revealed
Germany-based tuners IMSA GmbH have released their package of upgrades for the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 following an initial preview back in February.
- Drink relaxes 'jumpy' drivers
A politician from Ireland's governing party has said "jumpy" drivers might benefit from having a relaxing alcoholic drink to steady their nerves.
- Joburg cops impound 52 taxis
Some 52 taxis were impounded by police at the Bree street taxi rank in Johannesburg on Wednesday.
- Of Street Kings and 12 second runs
The hot hatch racing scene is seriously heating up.
- Panamera and 911 Platforms to be shared with VW
The new head of Porsche is feeling generous, now that a merger between Porsche and VW Group has been put in place.
- Loder1899 Ford Focus RS
One could argue that the Ford Focus RS already has too much horsepower going through the front axle but Loder1899 thinks it may need a little more.
- Jailed for jumping red light
A 34-year-old man has started serving an 18-month jail term for skipping a red traffic light after being refused permission to appeal, The Star newspaper reported on Tuesday.
- Merc ML 63 AMG Wide Body by Expression Motorsport
Belgian tuners Expression Motorsport has released a set of photos and details featuring their latest project, the Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG Wide Body.
- Hamann Volcano Red & Yellow Editions
Hamann have released a large batch of pictures depicting yellow and red Hamann Volcano units.
- VW moves on bankrupt Karmann
German carmaker Volkswagen AG wants to buy bankrupt automaker Karmann, a spokesman for Karmann said Sunday, confirming a report
by weekly Der Spiegel.
- Hartge Tunes BMW X5 xDrive35d to 241kW
Hartge has unveiled a new performance package for the BMW X5 xDrive35d.
- BMW ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo LWB World Debut in Tokyo
Alpina has introduced a new, long-wheelbase version of the BMW Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo at the Tokyo Motor Show.
- Mercedes SL 500 by Inden Design
Inden Design has unveiled a new tuning program for the pre-facelifted R230 Mercedes SL 500.
- Chrysler 'never had a chance'
The Obama administration was deeply divided over whether to fund Chrysler's restructuring in bankruptcy and whether the automaker could survive to repay the investment, according to a former senior official.
- Road Accident Fund 'abused'
The Road Accident Fund (RAF) is being abused leaving road accident victims in the lurch, said RoadCover which assists victims of road accidents claim compensation from the fund.
- Updated Nissan GT-R Debuts in Tokyo
Nissan has unveiled the updated 2010 GT-R lineup at the Tokyo Motor Show.
- Volkswagen wants 49.9% Porsche stake
An initial agreement between Porsche and Volkswagen allowed for the latter to buy a 42% stake in the former. Now it seems VW's fortunes have improved somewhat and it will instead go for a 49.9% interest.
- Fifth Gear hits the Chopping Block?
It appears that one of the world's most popular automotive TV shows has been axed, as the Daily Mail is reporting. Channel 5 has killed off Fifth Gear.
- Lotus Exige Scura Special Edition Revealed
With the brand now firmly in Malaysian hands, Lotus is planning on using the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show to reveal its latest creation, the Exige Scura.
- NOVITEC ROSSO Edizione 747
Novitec Rosso's Edizione 747 is a farewell tribute to the outgoing Ferrari 430 Scuderia.
- The Stig gets Arrested!!!
Mystery driver for the top rated Top Gear taken into custody by Irish police - allegedly.
- Volkswagen Golf R & Scirocco R Launched
VW put two new models on the market today. The Volkswagen Golf R and the Volkswagen Scirocco R go on sale in Germany.
- Audi RS6 upgraded by MFK Autosport
German tuner MFK Autosport has a tuning package for the Audi RS6 that includes both aerodynamic and engine upgrades.
- MTM Pumps 199kW from Volskwagen Golf VI GTI
German tuners Motoren Technik Mayer is releasing a new upgrade package for Volkswagen Golf GTI mk. VI owners. The new release is meant to compete with the upcoming Golf R by adding power.
- Mégane Renaultsport 250 specs revealed
Renault tested the new Mégane Renaultsport 250 through distances covering over 305,775km, making sure everything worked as well in the end as it did in the beginning.
- No relief for car sector
Further interest rate cuts are unlikely to make a big difference to the fortunes of South Africa's ailing car sector, said an economist. This followed more calls from automotive industry representatives for a monetary policy stimulus.
- Porsche takes Ring SUV record
In an attempt to set one of the more irrelevant Nurburgring records, Dunlop hustled a Cayenne around the world’s most famous track in under nine minutes.
- Taxi warlords prey on mourners
Families transporting bodies from the Western Cape to the Eastern Cape for burial have now become the target of taxi bosses in Cape Town.
- 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo 10 Seconds faster
Laps Nurburgring 10 Seconds Faster than Predecessor.
- B&B Enhances Audi A5/S5 Cabriolet
B&B, the specialist Audi tuner, unveiled a comprehensive tuning package for the new Audi A5 and S5 Cabriolets.
- GM Deal to Sell Opel Imminent
German news agencies are reporting that a deal to sell Opel to a group led by Magna International and its partner Sberbank will finally be signed as soon as today (15 October).
- 2010 Audi A1 Details Emerge
CAR magazine UK has reported on its candid conversation with Audi executives regarding the A1.
- Senner Whitelady Z Unleashed
Senner Tuning has a new preliminary tuning package for the Nissan 370 Z Coupe.
- BMW M3 V10 Estate Unleashed by Manhart Racing
Manhart Racing has unveiled a V10-powered BMW "M3" E91 Estate.
- Car thief killed by mob
A suspected car thief was beaten to death by mob in Kagiso on Monday morning, Johannesburg police said.
- Manuel gets R1.2 million BMW
Trevor Manuel and Blade Nzimande seem to differ on quite a few things, economic policy in particular, but they do agree on one thing: a BMW.
- B&B Tunes Audi Q7 6.0 V12 TDI facelift
B&B Automobiltechnik has unveiled several new performance packages for the facelifted Audi Q7.
- Lamborghini LP 640 JB-R by JB Car Design
JB Design could not get better motivation than the Lamborghini Murciélago LP 640.
- Chinese take bite out of GM
Tengzhong, a little-known Chinese machinery maker that has agreed to buy GM's Hummer brand, said on Monday it has begun to seek regulatory approval for the deal, aiming to close the purchase by early 2010.
- ENCO Gladiator 700 GT Biturbo
Based on the Porsche Cayenne Turbo.
- MEC gets R100k a month for car
KwaZulu-Natal economic development and tourism MEC Mike Mabuyakhulu received an average of R100 000 a month for using his private car for government work, The Mercury newspaper reported on Friday.
- AVUS Tunes Audi TT-RS for 338kW
Avus Performance has unveiled a new tuning package for the Audi TT-RS.
- N1 lanes to be closed
Some lanes on the N1 highway at the Atterbury Road Interchange will be closed on Sunday to place the inner beams on one of the new bridges being built, the SA National Roads Agency said on Thursday.
- Jhb testing stations closed
Johannesburg's licensing and testing stations were closed on Thursday and only a few traffic officers on the streets in a protest by union members at the metro police department.
- SA carmakers 'dying'
The South African automotive industry could cease to exist in the next five to seven years unless steps are taken to improve its competitiveness.
- SA blind man hits 323 km/h
A South African man set a new world land speed record for the blind in Upington on Tuesday, when he reached a speed of 322.5km/h in a Mercedes-Benz SL 65 Black series.
- Judge: Traffic cop wanted bribe
A judge has testified in a Pretoria court how a traffic official tried to elicit a bribe from her after pulling her over for speeding.
- SharkWerks 3.9L Engine Kit for Porsche GT3
SharkWerks has partnered with Evolution Motorsports to deliver a U.S.-tuned version of the Porsche 997 GT3.
- Nissan GT-R Replacement Coming in 2013
Nissan GT-R fans had to wait a long and painful five years before the company made their dreams come true by moving from the Skyline GT-R (R34) to the current GT-R (R35). According to PistonHeads the wait will not be as long next time around.
- Hijackers give woman taxi fare
A duo of "thoughtful" robbers gave a woman R10 from her bag for minibus taxi fare in order to get home after hijacking her over the weekend.
- Roads may kill more than Aids
South Africa's roads could claim more lives than HIV/Aids and malaria combined by 2020, if accidents are not prevented, Transport Minister Sbu Ndebele said on Sunday.
- Volkswagen Golf GTI Treated with 186kW
Brit tuner APS has a power boosting upgrade for the Golf GTI that will take the iconic hot-hatch up to 186kW.
- Fuel price relief
The retail price of petrol will drop next week, the Energy Department said on Friday.
- New car sales continue slide
South Africa total industry new vehicle sales declined by 19.5% year-on-year to 35 931 units in September, the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers (Naamsa) said on Friday.
- Subaru Impreza WRX STI Carbon Announced
Subaru's Impreza STI is a legend in its own time. Generally a number of versions like the Spec C and the A-Line get put out during its life cycle and the Impreza WRX CARBON will be one of these.
- R300m boost for SA taxi industry
South Africa's taxi industry was given a boost with the signing of an agreement between Absa Vehicle and Asset Finance (AVAF) and the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) on Wednesday.
- New Lorinser package for Merc M-Class Facelift
Lorinser will not leave Mercedes-Benz ML customers in the lurch when it comes to keeping up with the official styling changes applied to the luxury SUV.
- STARTECH Program for Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland
Startech has announced a new styling and performance package for the facelifted Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK).
- STARTECH Takes on Range Rover and Freelander 2
Startech has unveiled their new styling packages for the Land Rover Range Rover and the Land Rover Freelander 2 (LR2).
- RENAULTSPORT Twingo 133 Cup Released
Renault has unveiled the new Twingo RS 133 Cup.
- Toyota Prius Tuning by Tommy Kaira and ASI
Eco-friendly cars are the talk of the town for the moment. Every manufacturer is either producing one or planning to. Toyota is an acknowledged leader in the field with its Prius hybrid as well as others. Few respected tuners have embraced the green thing so far, unless they are based in Japan where it almost seems the government has a decree forcing tuners to work on "green" cars as well.
- Citi Golf trapped at 180 km/h
Sixteen drivers were arrested after being caught speeding on the N1 north freeway in the Midrand area, Johannesburg metro police said on Sunday.
- Speedster Malema won't pay
Julius Malema is just as fast on the road as he is to open his mouth – and he does not believe in paying his speeding fines.
- AVUS Performance Modest Tuning for Nissan GT-R
Avus Performance has unveiled a new range of styling and performance accessories for the Nissan GT-R.
- STARTECH Tuning for All Jaguar XK and XKR Models
German tuners Startech has turned their attentions to the Jaguar XK and the Jaguar XKR.
- AC Schnitzer Tuning Program for BMW Z4 (E89)
AC Schnitzer has unveiled an extensive tuning program for the BMW Z4 (E89).
- Megane Renaultsport 250 Launched
Renault will start selling the all-new Mégane Renaultsport 250 in the UK in November.
- Carlsson Previews CK50 based on Merc E 500 Coupe
German tuner dials up power on the E 500 Coupe to 320 kW and 600 Nm of torque
- Gauteng buses pulled from road
Twenty-five out of 30 buses checked for roadworthiness were removed from the road on Tuesday in a law enforcement operation, Gauteng community safety said.
- VW eyes Suzuki
Volkswagen is expected to take a stake in Suzuki by the end of 2009, German industry publication Automobilwoche report, citing an unnamed Suzuki executive.
- Arden Previews XJ 351 Tuning Program
German tuners Arden are giving a few hints about the direction they will take with the Jaguar XJ.
- 211 km/h driver arrested
A man was arrested for travelling at 211km/hour on the N1 near Grasmere, south of Johannesburg, police said on Monday.
- Opel Astra Body Kit by Lexmaul
German tuner Lexmaul has announced this cosmetic and aerodynamics package for the new Opel Astra.
- Edo Competition Enzo XX Evolution with 618kW
It was less than two months ago that Edo Competition revealed the Enzo XX to an unsuspecting public. The tuner has now gone back to the same car and made improvements. How does one improve on 588kW? Can one? Apparently yes.
- Hamann Ferrari California Tuning Programme
HAMANN Motorsport has developed a full tuning programme for the new Ferrari California.
- Fiat 500 based Hamann Largo
Hamann has unveiled the new Fiat 500 Abarth-based Largo.
- 2010 Opel Astra Public Premiere in Frankfurt
Opel shrugged off current corporate delays over its tie-up with Magna and unveiled the all-new 2010 Astra at Frankfurt.
- Smart BRABUS
Buyers of the smart BRABUS who want something truly personal can now have it in full colour.
- Volvo C70 Facelift Drops Top in Frankfurt
The facelift Volvo C70 was part of the Swedish automaker's presentation at the 2009 IAA.
- BMW X1 Debuts in Frankfurt
BMW's makeshift track at the 2009 IAA in Frankfurt hosted a number of premiers including the brand's smallest SUV (or SAV) yet.
- Traffic noise bad for your health
Sitting in traffic can get your blood boiling temporarily but living near it might raise your risk of high blood pressure long-term, according to a Swedish study.
- Abt Presents VW Polo Tuning Package
ABT Sportsline is making its presence felt at the Frankfurt Motor Show in a very small way. The tuner has unveiled its littlest car in the Volkswagen Polo.
- 66 held for drunk driving
Sixty-six drivers were arrested for drunk driving in Cape Town, the City of Cape Town Traffic Services said on Tuesday.
- 2010 Audi S5 Sportback
Audi has officially unveiled the segment-bending 2010 S5 Sportback.
- Techart Porsche Panamera
Techart has unveiled the new Porsche Panamera styling package at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
- Audi R8 Spyder Officially Unveiled
Audi has officially unveiled the highly anticipated R8 Spyder.
- Mercedes SLS AMG
The traditional coupe roaster has a long bonnet, a very low profile, short overhangs and a small boot. Only two people can sit in it. The new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG fits this definition and then some.
- Sportec RS425 based on Audi S4 Avant
Quick mamas are in for quite a neat treat. Tuning firm Sportec has taken the stock Audi S4 Avant and made it something a bit more interesting.
- VW Golf R Uncovered
Volkswagen is unveiling the second new R model in its current lineup at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
- 2010 Volvo C30 R-Design Facelift
Volvo has announced plans to introduce the facelifted 2010 C30 R-Design at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
- Upgraded Abarth Grande Punto SuperSport
Grande Punto SS comes with a 1.4 liter engine with 132 kW and 270 Nm of torque.
- Manhart Racing BMW M3 E92 V10
Manhart Racing has unveiled the new BMW M3 E92 5.0 V10 SMG.
- Traffic cop locked in boot
A Malawian motorist was arrested after he allegedly grabbed a traffic policeman and locked him in the boot of his car, Eastern Cape police said on Monday.
- Parents poor examples for teens
Parents in the United States are setting a poor example behind the wheel for their teenaged children by talking and texting on cell phones and speeding.
- Hijacked by 'injured man'
Two men were hijacked in separate incidents with their attackers using similar tactics to get their cars, Tembisa police said on Sunday.
- Brabus E V12 Unleashed - The Black Baron
Brabus has unveiled the limited edition E V12 sedan.
- Mercedes GLK 280 V6 from the Lorinser
Lorinser has unveiled a modified Mercedes GLK 280 V6 to highlight their expansion into the world of custom paintwork.
- Flashy ministers 'insensitive'
Ministers who bought flashy cars should have been more sensitive to the fact the country was in recession, ANC deputy secretary-general Thandi Modise said on Thursday.
- Volvo issues recall
Volvo Cars said on Wednesday it would recall 26 000 cars worldwide due to faulty software that causes engine problems.
- GM to sell Opel & Vauxhall to Magna
GM has announced that they will support a sale of Opel and Vauxhall to a group of investors fronted by auto parts manufacturer Magna International.
- Replace K53, says traffic boss
A new system has to be found to replace the "ineffective" K53 driver testing method, the head of the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) said on Tuesday.
- Alfa MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde with 125kW
Alfa Romeo has announced plans to introduce the MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde (four-leaf clover) at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
- Kicherer E-Class Revealed
Tuning package includes 20-inch forged aluminum wheels by Kicherer and carbon fiber aerodynamic paneling.
- Aston Martin Vantage Hellvellyn Frost by MW Design
Canadian tuners MWDesign + Technik have turned their eyes to the Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
- New number plates for Gauteng
Gauteng will have new number plates next year.
- Cop bust driving stolen car
A metro police officer who was caught driving a stolen vehicle on Monday night, alleged that the car had been lent to him by McCarthy Motors in Silver Lakes, east of Pretoria.
- Abt Upgrades Audi TT-RS to 309kW
ABT Sportsline now has its own interpretation of the iconic Audi ur-Quattro which is based on the new Audi TT RS coupe and Roadster range.
- Audi and Mercedes Styled Grilles by AK Car-Design
Adolf Koch has been working in the field of tuning for 30 years. He reckons that a growing number of automakers are designing cars that tend to look similar despite investing lots of money in expensive styling departments.
- Heffner Performance Murcielago with 809kW
A Bugatti beater from the raging bull.
- Kicherer unveils the C 63 Supersport
Based on the Mercedes C 63 AMG, the Supersport features carbon fiber pieces added to the grille, front bumper, mirrors, and engine cover.
- Carlsson E-CK63 RS with 430kW
German tuner boosts Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG and also adds its own 20-inch wheels in a 5 double-spoke design.
- Audi RS3 Frankfurt Debut Rumors Getting Stronger
Confirmed by South Africa Dealer who claims the Audi RS3 on its way to a Frankfurt debut.
- 695 Tributo Ferrari based on Fiat 500
Super-hot hatch will come with a 1.4 liter turbocharged gasoline/petrol engine with 132kW and comes dressed in Ferrari Red
- Fuel price to be cut
South Africa is hardly a week into the review period for the next fuel-price adjustment and there is already an average over-recovery of 10c/litre on petrol and 5.8c/litre on diesel.
- Mansory Chopster Limited Edition
Mansory has unveiled the new limited edition Chopster based on the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S.
- BRABUS SV12 R with 552kW
Brabus has announced plans to introduce the insane SV12 R at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
- 2010 Mazda3 MPS
Mazda has released new details about their redesigned Mazda3 MPS (Mazda Performance Series) / Mazdaspeed3.
- Porsche Panamera Stingray by Russia's TopCar
Russian tuner claims to be planning an even more extreme rendition of the Panamera, complete with a whole new set of body panels.
- Lotus Elise Club Racer
Retro colors, exclusive interior.
- Car buyers angry
A global study to determine responses to the current recession show most car buyers are angry and display a lack of trust towards carmakers.
- Caractere Q7 Facelift revised styling kit
Belgium-based Volkswagen/ Audi specialist tuner Caractere has released some details regarding the body kit fitted to the facelift Audi Q7.
- GT-R service centres open
As the first batch of GT-Rs awaits delivery to their new owners, two local Nissan High Performance Centres (NHPC) have opened their doors.
- Gauteng warns taxi operators
Taxi operators will be held responsible for any damage to property and injury resulting from attacks on buses, the Gauteng provincial government warned on Wednesday.
- Nzimande 'needs' R1.1m BMW
The ministry of higher education insisted on Wednesday that it bought a R1.1m seven series BMW for its minister, Blade Nzimande, out of necessity.
- Hamann Tycoon EVO Based on BMW X6 Revealed
Way back in January tuner HAMANN unveiled a new TYCOON wide body kit for the BMW X6. For the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show the company will showcase the latest version of this model called the TYCOON EVO.
- BMW M3 E46 Supercharged with 338kW by Kneißler
Kneißler Autotechnik has unveiled several performance options for the BMW M3 E46.
- SA car sales continue to slump
Total new vehicle sales fell to 33 867 in August compared with 44 100 in the same month last year.
- SEAT Leon Cupra by JE Design
Aggressive styling, added performance.
- Opel Astra I styling kit by Irmscher
Irmscher, the semi-official in-house tuner specialising in Opel products will present a new styling kit for the new-generation Astra at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show.
- Ferrari dealership row settled?
A Cape High Court judgement has left Viglietti as the sole Ferrari dealer in South Africa.
- Toyota targets drunks
Toyota Motor said Monday it was developing anti-drunk driving equipment that would lock the ignition of a vehicle if high levels of alcohol are detected in the driver.
- SpeedART TITAN DTR 310 based on Cayenne Diesel
Porsche tuner speedART is offering owners of the Porsche Cayenne Diesel more go and show for their SUV.
- ABT announces R8 5.2 FSI V10 with 441kW
ABT Sportsline can always be relied upon to squeeze more excitement out of any Audi product.
- Fuel price set to increase
The retail price of all grades of petrol will increase by 36 cents a litre on Wednesday September 2, the Department of Minerals and Energy announced on Friday.
- Manhart Racing BMW Z4 with 405kW V10 transplant
Fans of the BMW Z4 would surely have been disappointed to learn that Munich is not planning to introduce an M version of the new two-seat hardtop.
- LUMMA E 50 CLR Based on Mercedes W212 E-Class
LUMMA Design has unveiled their new E 50 CLR, which is based on the Mercedes E-Class W212.
- Taxi operators warned
Gauteng premier Nomvula Mokonyane has warned taxi operators not to stage disruptive protests against the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system to be launched in Johannesburg next week.
- Traffic blitz for 'killer road'
The North West Public Safety department is to embark on a month-long traffic operation to reduce accidents, it said in a statement on Wednesday morning.
- GM considers keeping Opel - needs $4.3 billion
General Motors may yet retain Adam Opel as one of its companies, a report has revealed.
- Fiat 500 Abarth bumped to 147kW
The Fiat 500 Abarth is currently the model range's highest performance variant until the Essesse arrives.
- Jo'burg Metro to probe into speed cameras
The Johannesburg metro police department has appointed an investigating officer to probe allegations that its speed cameras were being operated illegally.
- Sportec Announce 298kW Upgrade for Audi TT RS
Sportec is presenting a Stage One engine performance upgrade for the upcoming Audi TT RS.
- Audi to possibly unveil RS3 in Frankfurt
Swedish mag Auto, Motor & Sport are reporting the RS3 is headed for a Frankfurt premiere with Audi's 2.5 liter, turbocharged engine from the TT RS.
- Insider trading claims hit Porsche
The homes of Porsche SE ex-chief executive Wendelin Wiedeking and his former finance chief have been searched as part of a probe into suspicions of market manipulation, prosecutors said Saturday.
- Crashed cars to 'call' for help?
Car makers could be forced to install technology into new European cars by 2014 that would automatically call emergency services in the event of a crash, the European Union's executive said on Friday.
- TECHART new Porsche Boxster/Cayman tuning program
Tuning firm TechArt has released a new package for both the Porsche Boxster and the Porsche Cayman facelifts.
- PIECHA Design Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R230
Avalange RS facelift conversion
- Opel's fate in the balance
The fate of Opel hangs in the balance as General Motors is poised to pick a buyer for the European carmaker after months of negotiations.
- R100 million in fines may be canned
More than R100m worth of fines and summonses which have been issued under the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Act (Aarto), may be cancelled as they were issued illegally.
- Aarto blamed for 'chaos'
Traffic authorities in Pretoria have no idea how many traffic fines are issued.
- Taxis to strike over Bus Rapid Transit System
Taxi drivers and operators across the country will strike from September 1 over the implementation of the Bus Rapid Transit system.
- 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 RS facelift revealed
Boasting 331kW anol!
- Chrysler creditors sue Daimler
Chrysler LLC's creditors have filed a lawsuit against Daimler AG charging that the German automaker unlawfully stripped billions of dollars in assets from the US carmaker before selling it to a private equity firm.
- SEAT Leon CUPRA R revealed
The León CUPRA R will come with VW Group's 2.0 liter TSI engine dialed up to 195kW.
- GM and Koenigsegg sign 100 percent sale of Saab
Deal to be completed by the end of the year.
- Gemballa updates GT600 AERO 3 kit for Cayenne
New options include a Magic White paint color, Black Magic headlamps and a powder-coated, Gunmetal-style mesh grill.
- GMSA head retires
President and managing director of General Motors South Africa (GMSA) and African Operations Steve Koch is set to retire to return to the United States, the company said on Friday.
- Opel deal 'not imminent'
General Motors and the German government played down hopes on Friday of a quick decision on the sale of the carmaker's Opel unit, and Berlin reiterated its support for Canadian bidder Magna.
- BMW E92/90 M3 GTS3 Limited Edition by Vorsteiner
Boasting a new front bumper and hood.
- Volkswagen to Buy 42% of Porsche for €3.3 Billion
The wheels are rolling towards either a merger or a buyout between Volkswagen AG and Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
- GM reaches deal over Opel
Magna and its Russian partner Sberbank have reached agreement in principle with General Motors management over a contract to buy 55% of GM's European unit Opel, Magna's co-CEO Siegfried Wolf told Reuters on Thursday.
- Speed cameras 'a necessity'
The overall objective of traffic law enforcement is to save lives, Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele said on Thursday.
- Hofele GTS-Look for Audi A3 Cabrio released
New front grill and bumper as well as rear apron on offer from German tuner for the A3 Cabriolet.
- New VW, Porsche entity could be called Auto Union
Agreement on general sale terms met. Combined company would generate about 120 billion euros a year in sales.
- New car market bleeds jobs
The number of people employed in South Africa's new vehicle manufacturing industry fell in the second quarter of 2009 to a level last seen 22 years ago, the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers (Naamsa) said on Tuesday.
- 'Strike season' hits carmakers
A strike is looming at the Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa, the National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) said on Tuesday.
- Porsche 997 911 Turbo Facelift Revealed
New 3.8 liter, 6-cylinder turbocharged engine with direct-injection comes with 368kW.
- RIEGER's new styling kit for Astra H and Corsa D
Aggressive appearance, high quality construction.
- Union shares industry concerns
The National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) is "gravely worried" about the deteriorating situation in the automotive assembly industry and associated component manufacturing.
- Car loans more accessible
South African banks are starting to relax their credit lending criteria on motor vehicle loans, which is expected to spur activity in the stagnant domestic automotive market.
- SA Government to help carmakers
South Africa's government will offer support to struggling companies in the auto sector and a rescue package for the clothing and textile industry, President Jacob Zuma said on Wednesday.
- G-POWER X5 Typhoon RS with 460kW revealed
This thing will kill an X5 M.
- IND Silverstone II styling kit for BMW E93
Subtle and sexy.
- Mercedes CL-Class W216 by MEC Design
Beauty in Black.
- Gemballa Mirage GT Gold Edition
A brilliant take on Porsche's Carrera GT.
- Opel bankruptcy now an option
The sale of Opel will be talked about in depth at today's General Motors board meeting, according to Bloomberg. Controversy has swirled around the proposed sale, with Opel's parent wanting to sell to Belgian investment group RHJ International, while governments in Germany support another option.
- 588 kW Switzer L5 PKG Based on Porsche 997 Turbo
Tym Switzer's tuning crew is at it again. After bringing the 588kW Porsche GT2-based P800 to the world the brand came under pressure from customers of the AWD 911 Turbo (997TT) who wanted the same amount of power and performance from their cars.
- Roadworks spark road rage
Construction workers posted on Gauteng roads are being killed and injured in accidents sparked by road rage, the South African National Road Agency Limited (SANRAL) said on Wednesday.
- Edo Competition pumps C63 to 408kW
Taking the C63 to a new level.
- Ferrari Enzo XX by Edo Competition
Featuring 588 kW and 780 Nm of torque.
- Porsche Cayenne Turbo Balrog Body Kit
Body kit from French car stylist for the Porsche Cayenne Turbo includes front skirt with 'angel eyes' fog lights.
- Ferrari 458 Italia Revealed
Ferrari has officially taken the wraps off their highly anticipated F430 replacement, the 458 Italia.
- 2010 Mazda RX-8 facelift officially announced
Mazda has officially announced the European release of the facelifted Mazda RX-8. The 2010 model year RX-8 will take center stage at the Frankfurt Motor Show this September, showing the same restyling customers in Japan have received.
- RUF announces Rt 12 S with 504kW
German tuners RUF have developed their work on the 997, with this release of the RUF Rt 12 S. An upgrade from the non-"S" model released in Essen five years ago, the new car gets 504kW from a modified biturbo boxer engine.
- Porsche CEO Wiedeking steps down
Paving way for VW to take over Porsche.
- McChip Audi TT-RS produces 280kW
And reaches the magic 300km/h top speed.
- Tax implications threaten VW Porsche deal
Porsche CEO Wiedeking being pushed out?
- FRC Phase 2 Special - VW Polo GTi 1.8T
Due to the overwhelming response they had from their 2.0TFSI specials, FRC are pleased to announce a bundled package deal for the Vw Polo GTi 1.8T.
- RENNtech R.A.T plug and play ECU upgrade announced
Makes installation a simple one-step process.
- VW turns the tables on Porsche
VW to buy Porsche for 8 billion euros.
- RDX Racedesign Golf VI styling kit
RDX Racedesign has unveiled a new styling package for the Volkswagen Golf VI.
- INDEN-Design tunes Ferrari 430 Spider
New stainless-steel sport exhaust system and engine electronics tuning add a modest 26kW to the F430.
- Abt pumps Audi S4 up to 320kW
German tuner ABT Sportsline boosts power on the S4 to 320kW and 520Nm of torque.
- Audi A5 Sportback officially revealed
Audi officially went public with the new Audi A5 Sportback today following months of leaks, teasers, photo shoots, and spy shots. We have seen undisguised photos of the A5 Sportback before, but never this many, and never so high quality.
- Golf VI GTI performance upgrades by MR Car Design
MR Car Design is a tuner based in Erftstadt which is a town 20km east of Cologne in Germany. On top of being an exhaust specialist they have also tuned a number of cars for customers and are now turning their attention to the Golf VI GTI.
- MTM gives 71kW more to Audi S4 3.0 TFSI
Pushing it up to 316kW, and rocketing it from 0 - 100 in 4.7 seconds.
- Porsche Panamera Turbo fastest Nurburg Sedan?
Faster than the Cadillac CTS-V on Nurburgring.
- Abt give Golf VI GTI 191kW and 221kW upgrades
Racing and tuning house Abt Sportline finally reveals expected upgrades to the Volkswagen Golf VI GTI.
- Cargraphic tunes Cayenne Diesel
Boasting 213kW and 630Nm of torque.
- GM resurrection last Friday
New GM emerged from bankruptcy last Friday a smaller company with fewer brands and owned by the US government.
- 2010 Jaguar XJ Officially Revealed
As promised the all-new Jaguar XJ has been unveiled during an exclusive event at the Saatchi Gallery in London this evening. Jaguar Cars Managing Director Mike O'Driscoll was the key speaker at the event while talk show host and car nut Jay Leno was the host.
- G-Power makes BMW M3 E46 faster than new M3
All with the help of a little ASA Supercharger.
- Rex Accelero introduces widebody kit for SLK55 AMG
Finished product will make over 368kW.
- Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG Info Revealed
More details of the Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG have been released. The car is the top-of-the-range model and features certain equipment that other E-Class models don't.
- Sportec SPR1 M full details released
640kW, 0-100km/h in 3 seconds flat.
- Caractere styling kit for Audi Q5
This October the car tuner Caractere will introduce a new styling kit for the Audi Q5. If ever there was an official S or even an RS version of the Q5 this Caractere would probably stand a good chance of being picked off the designs queue.
- Seat Leon facelift tuning package by JE Design
Pushing the limits... of taste.
- New Jaguar XF Supercharged model pumped to 346kW
The all new XFR.
- JE Design Scirocco TDI
New styling and performance packages.
- Daimler in Talks to Buy Stake in Porsche & VW
Qatar stake could also Increase.
- Mugen Honda Civic Type-R First Pictures
Japanese tuners Mugen are readying a new launch for the European market. The company plans to introduce the Mugen Honda Civic Type-R 3D there sometime this summer.
- Qatar soon to have 25% stake in Porsche
Qatar strengthens their love affair with Porsche.
- 2010 Opel Astra Interior Revealed
What was pretty clear from the onset was that the Opel Insignia would at least inspire, if not set the tone for the next-generation of Opel cars.
- VW's 1.4-liter TSI Engine of the Year
Volkswagen's 1.4 TSI unit also wins Green Engine of the Year.
- Ferrari F430 by ASI
Japanese tuning firm ASI has announced a new styling package for the Ferrari F430 and a new performance package for the Bentley Continental range (GT, Flying Spur, and GTC).
- Lorinser Tackles Lexus LS460
Tuners at the German firm Lorinser are best known for their work on the Mercedes-Benz lineup. The company has pretty much hit every modern Mercedes, from A to SLK, including the Viano. Two years ago, they ventured a little further out, giving a nice bit of work to the Smart Cars.
- Porsche Cayenne with Vodka
Moscow-based design studio, Status Design, has come up with this 'body-whale' kit for the Cayenne.
- Possible Agreement Between GM and Koenigsegg
SAAB possibly in the process of changing owners... but how will this affect the new 9-5 launch?
- ABT extracts 412 KillerWatts from Audi Q7 V12 TDI
ABT Sportsline can always be counted on to bring out the beast in pretty much any Audi model.
- Mugen to release the REAL Civic Type R
Features a 2.0-liter VTEC engine with at least 177kW... they way it should have been.
- Caractere styling kit for Audi A5 Cabrio
Elegantly aggressive.
- Chrysler Fiat Deal Now Cleared by Supreme Court
The United States Supreme Court has lifted their block of the Chrysler LLC asset sale to Fiat.
- 9ff introduces new BT2 with 625kW
Based on the Porsche 997 GT2.
- Senner Tuning creates Audi A5 Black and White
Audi customizer Senner Tuning has released details about their latest modification. The German company's Audi A5 Black and White is now available.
- Chrysler Fiat deal blocked by Supreme Court
The United States Supreme Court has approved a temporary halt to the sale of Chrysler assets to Italian-owned Fiat S.p.A, for now.
- VW Golf GTD launched in Germany
Meet the diesel slurping brother to the GTI.
- Switzer releases 588kW tuning package for GT2
And all this in a Porsche running on 93 octane?
- ABT updates AS3 to cater for new A3 facelift
ABT has released a tuning kit for the facelift Audi A3. The tuner calls it AS3 and it's more than just a cosmetic surgery.
- Chrysler sale to Fiat approved
An American bankruptcy judge approved the sale of Chrysler LLC assets to a group led by Italian firm Fiat SpA. The ruling was handed down late on Sunday by Judge Arthur Gonzalez in a 47-page opinion.
- Magna to Acquire Opel
A deal to rescue Opel looks to have been finalized just hours before the company's parent, General Motors, files for bankruptcy protection. The deal will hand control of German automaker Opel and British automaker Vauxhall to Canadian autoparts giant Magna International.
- 2010 Audi TT RS
Priced at R624600.
- GM to File for Bankruptcy
U.S. will still Invest Additional $30 billion.
- ABT Reveals AS5 Cabrio
Based on Audi's A5 Cabrio and comes with power boosts on 4 different engines, including the 3.0 liter diesel, tuned to 230 kW and 610 Nm of torque.
- German government received 3 bids for Opel
Fiat, Magna International and the European Opel Dealer Association are all interested.
- Brabus Enhances new Mercedes E-Class Coupe
Introducing a 6.1-liter V8 engine with 340 kW, and starting from R340000.
- Porsche and VW Resume Merger Talks
Negotiations could be wrapped up by early June.
- Opel Insignia OPC Sports Tourer Revealed
The fastest ever Opel estate car will be unleashed on a highly anticipating public this coming autumn. The Insignia OPC Sports Tourer seen in these pages is the complete real deal, nothing left to uncover except the price.
- Volkswagen Scirocco R Officially Revealed
Boasting 198kW and 350Nm of torque.
- Hamann reveals tuning options for 2009 7-series
HAMANN has just released details regarding the work they have done on the new BMW 7 Series (F01 and F02).
- VW Halts Merger Talks with Porsche
Leadership and strategy are key sticking points.
- Ventross to provide tuning options for GT-R 35
Vorsteiner will offer its Ventross Nissan GT-R from the 1st of June 2009. While this may be so, the tuned car will not be mass-produced so to speak. The components will be made to order for GT-R customers who want them.
- 2010 Opel Astra Officially Revealed
The first pictures and details of the all-new 2010 Opel Astra aka Vauxhall Astra have been released. Opel's Golf rival takes the majority of its styling direction from the award-winning Insignia.
- Volkswagen Polo Details Released
Next-generation VW Polo will come with five new engines, including three 1.6 liter TDIs with 56, 67 and 78kW.
- Kicherer reveals SL 63 RS updates for facelift
Kicherer boost performance on the standard SL 63 with 26 more kilowatts and a supple aerodynamic kit
- Porsche VW Explore Merger Under One Brand
The two German automakers will form a single automotive company with 10 brands
- Fiat to merge with GM Europe & Chrysler
To Create New Automotive Superpower, Company would buy Saab, Opel, and Vauxhall.
- MEC Design Presents New S-Class Body Kit
New car... new kit...
- Hartge introduces new X6 tuning package
German tuner Hartge takes BMW's 3.0 liter, twin turbo diesel to 245kW and 675Nm of torque on the X6 xDrive35d.
- Mercedes Launch AMG Sport Package for S & CL
AMG sport package includes 19 or 20-inch wheels and front apron with large air intakes.
- Opel Insignia OPC Officially Revealed
OPC edition of the Insignia comes with an all-wheel drive system and a 2.8 liter V6 turbo with 242kW.
- Carlsson Introduces new E-Class Tuning Program
Tuning package includes 20-inch wheels, aerodynamic kit and increases in power.
- 2010 Mercedes S63 AMG & S65 AMG Facelifts Revealed
More distinctive faces for Mercedes' super sedans.
- 2009 World Performance Car of the Year Announced
Nissan GT-R all the way baby!
- 2009 NISMO 370Z Officially Revealed
NISMO has put together this tuning package for the Nissan 370Z. Virtually every Nissan performance car gets NISMO enhancement at some point in its lifetime. At the moment it is the 370Z coupe's time.
- 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster Revealed
Nissan North America announced it will begin sales of the new 370Z Roadster in late summer this year. Two versions of the sports car are to be sold, namely a normal Roadster and a Touring Roadster.
- BMW X6 M & X5 M Officially Revealed
BMW's "terrible twins" have been officially unleashed upon us. Details of the X5 M and the X6 M have been confirmed, from the engine size and power output to styling details. It has been more than a year since speculation began over BMW M Division's first foray into the world of über SUVs. Since then spy pictures of both vehicles, together and separately, have done the proverbial rounds.
- Vorsteiner Release New Body Kit for BMW E9x M3
California-based Vorsteiner prefers working on the German brands BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche. Having already provided kit for the BMW E92 M3 (coupe) Vorsteiner has now released a new lightweight aero kit for the E90 M3 (sedan).
- Audi TT-S by MTM
MTM offering a 283kW version of the Audi TT-S Quattro with 494Nm of torque, there is also a lower-key 246kW version
- 2010 Mercedes E63 AMG Unleashed
6.3-liter V8 boasting 386kW.
- B&B Pumps 224kW Out of Volkswagen Tiguan
German tuner offers several engine tuning packages for the Tiguan including for the 2.0 TDI diesel
- B&B VW Scirocco with 261kW
Performance packages available for the 2.0 TFSI, 2.0 TDI, and 1.4 TSI
- Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk6
In 1976 the Mk1 Volkswagen Golf GTI was the budget driver's dream car with its 4-speed gearbox and 81 kW (110 PS) 1.6-litre engine. Today the GTI makes 155kW (210PS) and 280Nm of torque from its 2.0-litre TSI engine.
- 395kW Supercharged Audi R8 Tuning Package
Wheelsandmore offers a whole range of extra goodies on the R8 including a supercharger that adds over 75kW and two different full-race suspensions
- Opel Insignia OPC Caught Out in the Open
In spite of media stories alluding to General Motors reconsidering the performance divisions of its brands, Opel seems to have the go-ahead for the Insignia OPC.
- Caractere Reveals Scirocco Body Kit
Caractere has debuted its body styling kit for the Volkswagen Scirocco at the Geneva Motor Show. It consists of a front spoiler, a new front grille, a roof spoiler, side vents and door trims as well as a rear spoiler with exhaust.
- Sportec RS700
Audi RS6 based model debuted in Geneva.
- Lotus Evora Announced for 2010MY
Lotus Evora Launch Edition is only 2+2 mid-engine sports car on the market.
- New Lotus Exige S Facelift MY 2010 Revealed
Now with 176kW Power and seriously good looks.
- Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe
Pricing starts at R590900 in Germany
- Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan World Premiere
Renewing Status as Class-Leader in Safety, Comfort and Efficiency.
- Renault Clio RenaultSport 200 Unveiled
Clio RS comes in two variants with the Clio RS 200 Cup meant for the purists.
- 186kW Renault Megane RS Unleashed
More power for the Megane RS.
- Audi TT RS World Debut
TT RS Roadster and Coupe versions will feature a 2.5 liter TFSI 5-cylinder engine with 254kW.
- Audi A4 AllRoad Quattro
Debuts at Geneva 2009 show.
- Volkswagen Polo Mk V Officially Unveiled
Distinctive Take on New VW Design Language.
- 2010 Mazda3 MPS Revealed
191kW and 380Nm of torque.
- Opel Weeks away from Collapse
Future looks bleak if funding doesn’t materialize.
- TechArt Porsche 997 Facelift Program for 4S Cabrio
TECHART has a new tuning programme for the 2009 Porsche Carrera 4S Cabriolet. These modifications can best be seen live at the Geneva Motor Show at the beginning of next week. The aero kit comprises of a front spoiler which blends in with the front bumper and side sills that widen the car's already wide stance. Moreover a rear diffuser and a wing profile add to the visual appeal.
- TechArt Magnum based on Cayenne Turbo
Geneva presentation - 500kW and 900Nm of torque.
- Abt AS5-R Details Released
ABT Sportsline delivers its version of the Audi S5 with 375kW and a top speed of 292km/h.
- Updated 2009 Nissan GT-R Improves 0-100 to 3.3 sec
Buyers of expensive sports cars are always asking themselves how they can get more performance out of their cars without affecting the all-important warranty. The good news for those who already have one of these sports cars, the respected Nissan GT-R, is that they don't have to live with what they have.
- 2009 Ford Focus RS
We get the full details.
- Opel Insignia OPC Leaked Photo
A picture showing the Opel Insignia OPC has been leaked. The high-performance sedan shows the same vertical front air intakes that featured in the Opel GTC Concept. The GTC Concept was unveiled at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show and it previewed the Insignia's design language.
- Hartge Reveals BMW M3 Aerodynamic kit
Previously tuning house HARTGE had released a full range of accessories for the BMW M3 that include aluminium pedals, an aluminium handbrake handle and HARTGE gear knob. A new range of exterior accessories is now available from HARTGE.
- Alfa MiTo GTA
And it's headed for Geneva
- Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI Quattro
World Debut At Detroit Auto Show.
- 2010 Mercedes E-Class
Improved fuel economy and advanced safety features.
- 2010 Jaguar XK-R
Official details.
- Ford Focus RS Unveiled
0-100km/h in 5.9 seconds.
- Updated Nissan GT-R Heads for Europe
Now producing 357kW.
- JE Design Scirocco
More Scirocco tuning but we just have to welcome it, don't we?
- 2010 Audi A5 / S5 Cabriolet Revealed
Inevitably Audi has released first information on the new Audi A5 Cabriolet, a bare-breasted two-door German with sleek lines and smooth engines.
- Celebrities Line-up for New Lotus Evora
Everyone from George Clooney to London's Mayor Boris Johnson is excited about the new Lotus Evora.
- VW Scirocco & Eos Exclusive Editions Revealed
Germany's biggest tuning event, the Essen Motor Show, will reveal two exciting Volkswagen products with a theme of contrast.
- Opel Insignia by Steinmetz
World premiere in Essen 2008.
- Marangoni M430 Alfa Romeo Mi.To
Marangoni M430 Alfa Romeo Mi.To to Debut At Essen.
- Rieger Scirocco flies in for Essen Debut
Wing door and all.
- ABT Sportsline Q5 at Essen Motor Show
ABT Q5 - five wows.
- ABT Sportsline Scirocco at Essen Motor Show
The new ABT Scirocco - more dynamics for the sports coupe.
- Audi R8 GT3 Race Version to Debut at Essen Show
Audi will use the Essen Motor Show which starts later this week to unveil the motor sport version of its all conquering R8 sports car.
- AC Schnitzer Facelift based ACS3 Touring & Sedan
German tuner AC Schnitzer takes BMW 3-Series to Grand Tourismo heights.
- Mazda3 hatchback revealed
Mazda3 will feature a newly developed 2.2 liter turbo-diesel first seen in the Mazda6.
- Carlsson Noble RS-design Kit for Mercedes S-Class
An exclusive tuning kit for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is available from specialist Carlsson.
- Official Porsche Panamera Image Leaked
Could this be the official, true-life image of the new Porsche Panamera?
- LUMMA Design CLR 550 R
Based on Porsche Cayenne Facelift.
- LUMMA Design CLR X 650 BMW X6
One of the first tuned versions of the X6.
- All-New 2010 Mazda3 Sedan Unveiled
Larger, more aggressive and more luxurious.
- Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder Revealed
The new Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder debuts at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
- Facelifted Porsche Boxster/Cayman Revealed
Porsche gives another lease of life to the Boxster and Cayman lines.
- All New Ford Fiesta Sedan Unveiled
Ford adds a boot to the mix.
- Final Details Revealed for Nissan 370Z
Nissan unveils full details on the 370Z.
- 2010 Ford Mustang Revealed
You have to see the images to believe it.
- Renault Releases Clio Renaultsport 197 Lux in UK
Starting at R259100.
- Porsche Cayenne GTS Accessories From JE Design
SEAT and VW tuner JE Design takes aim at the lux-tuner market.
- Opel Insignia Wins European Car of the Year
In some good news for GM - Opel Insignia wins European Car of the Year.
- Audi S3 and S3 Sportback get S-tronic
German versions to be first.
- Litchfield Subaru Impreza STI Type-20 Makes 300kW
Litchfield finds 300kW in the Subaru Impreza STI Type-20
- Aston Martin Racing Launches Vantage GT4
Starting at R1.42 million.
- Nissan GT-R Updates for MY 2009 Series II
A great car now gets even greater.
- Mercedes CL Widebody Kit by VITT Performance
Wild Japanese style for the Mercedes CL.
- VW Tiguan Gets Front Wheel Drive Option
Volkswagen is now offering Tiguan with front-wheel-drive.
- Inden Design CLK DTM Cabriolet Replica Kit
Sporty new appearance for lesser models.
- Carlsson Aigner CK65 RS 'Eau Rouge' Dark Edition
Only 10 units will be made.
- Nissan 370Z Produces 248kW
Features downshift rev-matching system on new manual transmission.
- Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black
New Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series comes with a 6.0 liter V12 bi-turbo engine, developing 493kW at 5400rpm.
- MCCHIP VW Scirocco
MCCHIP unveils its own VW Scirocco and tunes the 2.0 liter TFSI to 180kW
- MTM VW Scirocco R with 280kW
Coming soon.
- Heico Sportiv Volvo XC60
Now with up to 235kW.
- 370Z NISMO S-Tune Package Confirmed
S-Tune packages for the new 370Z will be available from dealerships.
- Lamborghini Gallardo Elite Carbon Fiber Bodykit
Carbon fiber bodykit for the Lamborghini Gallardo by Elite Carbon unveiled.
- Ferrari Reveals F430 16M Scuderia Spider
Ferrari unveils the Spider variant of the F430 16M Scuderia.
- Brabham Racing Returns To BMW Tuning
Legendary F1 racer stages comeback as BMW tuner.
- 9ff Launches GT2 670 Conversion for Porsche 997
Tuner 9ff takes Porsche GT2 to new performance heights.
- Mercedes Introduces ML 63 AMG Special Editions
Merc has announced two Special Edition ML 63 AMGs; a '10th Anniversay' and a 'Performance Studio' edition.
- JMS Racelook for the new Audi A5 Coupe
German tuning firm JMS has taken a more discreet approach with their Audi A5 tuning kit.
- Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano by Kahn Design
Kahn Design's new shoes for the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
- Production Details Surface For Lamborghini Estoque
Four-door Estoque from Lamborghini set for 2011 production date.
- Facelifted Peugeot 107 Revealed
A youthful new look.
- Kicherer CL 65 Coupe with 486kW
Kicherer twists out 1200Nm from the CL 65 Coupe.
- Citroën Reveales C1 Facelift
Citroën unveils C1 facelift, adding new styling and improved fuel economy.
- Hamann BMW X6 Revealed
German tuner Hamann takes on the BMW X6 and delivers more show and go.
- Renault Announces New Megane Coupe UK Pricing
An 'enjoyable and stress-free' everyday car.
- Audi 2009 TT-S Coupe and Roadster Released in US
Bringing class-leading acceleration and efficiency to the TT range
- First NISMO 370Z Image Hits The Web
The first official image from Nissan on the NISMO 370Z S-Tune have been released.
- All-New Ford Ka UK Pricing Announced
Ford has announced UK pricing for the brand new Ka will start at R128250, when it goes on sale this January.
- First Official 2009 Nissan 370Z Photos
The last teaser shots have dropped, and Nissan has finally revealed the 2009 370Z in full, road going trim.
- AC Schnitzer Unveiles X6 Falcon
AC Schnitzer present X6 Falcon - a project largely following the styling features seen on the recently-launched new X5 of the same name.
- TechArt Releases Aerokit I for Porsche 911 MY 2009
Other changes include chrome trim on the front bumper air inlets, newly designed decorative trims for the exterior mirror - varnished, in carbon fibre or a new chrome finish - as well as headlight trim.
- New Aston Martin One-77 Images
Dutch automotive site 925.nl has unearthed new images of the upcoming Aston Martin One-77.
- 2009 Caterham Superlight R300 Revealed
Caterham’s best-selling Superlight R300 model returns to Ford power with its 2009 model.
- Alfa Romeo MiTo On Sale in UK
Alfa Romeo is preparing to launch the new compact MiTo in the UK.
- Mitsubishi Releases Details About Racing Lancer
Mitsubishi will debut their new turbodiesel Racing Lancer at Portugal's Baja Portalegre race on October 30.
- Lorinser Engine Upgrade for Mercedes C350 Sedan
As with the Lorinser C-Class Estate, tuner Lorinser has released its engine upgrade for the Mercedes-Benz C350 sedan.
- KTM X-Bow RACE Model Priced at R1.134 million
The fabulous KTM X-Bow is officially ready to go racing for real. KTM has introduced an FIA-homologated "Race" version of the ultralight roadster that’s upgraded based on KTM’s experiences this past racing season.
- Porsche Reveals Plans for 75% stake in VW by 2009
Porsche continues its bid to gain a controlling interest in VW, announcing on Sunday that it will raise its stake in Germany's largest automaker from its current 42.6% to 75% by 2009.
- Audi Calamaro Flying Concept
We’ve seen Audi taking off in sales over the past few years, flying low with bullets like the RS4, RS6 and R8 and staying afloat in times of hardship. Soon we might see the company taking these metaphors literally if this Calamaro Concept is any indication.
- VW Race Touareg 2 Trains for 2009 Dakar
Volkswagen is preparing four Race Touareg 2 models to compete in the grueling 2009 Dakar Rally, hoping to improve upon last year’s successful season which included two wins and a second place finish.
- World Landspeed Record Attempt - This time 1000mph
Noble & Green must be losing it. How in the world can a lump of composites weighing roughly 6,400kg and measuring 12.8m in length reach velocities of 1000mph?
- Audi wins Internet Auto Awards
Five first-place finishes and a special award for Audi at the 7th Internet Auto Awards: a truly impressive achievement for the brand with the four rings.
- GM Introduces Car-to-Car Communication Systems
GM recently demonstrated a new system in conjunction with Opel to aid drivers in avoiding potential hazards caused by other vehicles on the road.
- New Suzuki Grand Vitara - Improving on excellence
After a four-year absence, the Suzuki Grand Vitara makes a triumphant return to South Africa as a thoroughly modern, highly competent and technically advanced all-terrain vehicle.
- New Suzuki Jimny overview - The legend returns
The launch of the latest-generation Suzuki Jimny marks the return of a 4x4 icon. A direct descendant of the legendary SJ410 and Samurai ultra-compact-4x4s, the Jimny retains the astonishing all-terrain capability and nimble reactions of the original.
- Suzuki Grand Vitara powers SA woman racer
Two women in a Suzuki Grand Vitara recently became the first all-female team to cross the finish line of the gruelling 7 200 km 2008 Transsyberia Rallye. And piloting the plucky Grand Vitara was a South African paramedic with no motorsport experience
- Wannenburg a Swift Winner Indeed!
Pretoria entrepreneur and motorsport enthusiast Anton Wannenburg became the proud owner of a brand-new Suzuki Swift 1.5 GL last Saturday after winning the final round of the Suzuki Acceleration Series, held at the National Boat Show in Northriding, Johannesburg.
- Suzuki cars are a sales hit
In only its second full sales month since commencing operations in South Africa, Suzuki Auto South Africa has become the country's eleventh largest seller of passenger cars.This despite the negative economic conditions and general decline in demand for new cars.
- Suzuki sales soar
In only its first month of operation in South Africa, Suzuki Auto SA has sold 230 units through its national dealer network. The tally reflects 132 Suzuki Swift and 98 Suzuki SX4 sales, and is based solely on dealer sales.
- First million Suzuki Swifts quickly produced
Less than four years after its international launch, worldwide production of Suzuki’s advanced Swift compact hatchback have already exceeded one million units.
- Speed and Sound Magazine In Top 3 in SA Survey
In the annual Youth Brand Survey conducted by the Sunday Times Newspaper, Speed and Sound Magazine managed an incredible third place in the exceptionally competitive, ‘Male Magazine’ category, beating some veteran magazines and snapping at the heels of the top two in the process.
- SAC Isuzu KB300 D-TEQ
The Isuzu name has been linked to diesel engine technology for over 70 years and as such, these pioneers are ranked amongst the world’s largest producers of diesel engines. And just as these pioneers continue to break ground, so do the performance tuners at Steves Auto Clinic who themselves celebrate their 25th year as South Africa’s foremost aftermarket performance enhancers.
- SAC Power Upgrades For 2.0 TFSI Engines
It has been more than a year in the making, many thousands of development kilometres driven and hundreds of hours spent on the dyna at Steves Auto Clinic’s, state of the art, dedicated, Research and Development Centre, but the SAC Group can now offer you a reliable and independently tested power upgrade for your 2.0 TFSI powered vehicle.
- SAC Ford Ranger & Mazda BT 50 - Power Packaged
Ford and Mazda’s range of lifestyle and workhorse bakkies have always enjoyed good market success, and as such have found themselves in happy homes and businesses all over the country. And this is a trend that is set to continue with the introduction of the latest Ford Ranger and Mazda BT 50 models onto our roads.
- SAC TO OPEN WORLD CLASS R&D CENTRE IN SA
In what must be hailed as the most exciting development in the history of the local after-market vehicle industry to date, Steve Fischer, SAC Founder, excitedly announced that SAC would be opening a state-of-the-art, dedicated research and development centre in July 2007.
- AUDI Q7 4.2 TDI - New power player
Last year we drove the Audi Q7 in the treacherously slippery snow of Europe, we then bundu bashed with it earlier this year in the hostile Kalahari, now MARK JONES gets the chance to blast along the Autobahn outside Munich, Germany with the Q7 in its latest most powerful guise to date, the 4.2 TDI.
- AUDI A5 & S5 - Black and white
MARK JONES travelled to the picturesque Lake Garda in Verona, Italy to discover that the title of this piece has nothing to do with the model colours available. It simply sums up how clearly this vehicle is going to make inroads into the prestigious Grand Tourer market.
- BMW X5 – Xciting SAV
MARK JONES of PERFORMANCE MOTOR MEDIA spent a few sun kissed days in Athens, Greece coming to grips with BMW's latest generation of their Sports Activity Vehicle, the new X5.
- BMW Hydrogen 7 - Clean, fast living
A cold and wet Berlin, Germany played host to a very important milestone in mankind’s history in the unveiling of BMW’s Hydrogen 7, and MARK JONES of PERFORMANCE MOTOR MEDIA was there to cover the event.
- Max Auto Challenge - Kennel Sponsorships
The Max Auto Team sends out a challenge to everybody out there to do their part!
- Astra OPC - Pure performance
Opel is on a charge and MARK JONES of PERFORMANCE MOTOR MEDIA spent a few days flying around the Hoedspruit Airforce Base in their new performance flagship, the Astra OPC.
- New Audi S3 Revealed
Dynamism and driving pleasure
- XTREME MACHINES MAGAZINE TURNS THREE!
Mark Jones comments on what to expect in the road ahead.
- New Porsche 911 Targa Revealed
Eleven series continues to grow
- New Seat Leon Cupra Unveiled
The new León Cupra is hitting the roads – a vehicle in which SEAT has implemented all of the knowledge gained during the current successful World Touring Car Championship season
- AUDI S6 – Smooth operator
Audi AG have issued a rather ominous warning to the other German power players in their market with the new 320 kW V10 Audi S6, and MARK JONES of XTREME MACHINES MAGAZINE went to a wet and cold Neckarsulm, Germany to see just how serious they are.
- AUDI TT COUPE – Power born from passion
A cult car, an icon – the Audi TT, launched in 1998 – took the sports coupé segment by storm and sharpened the brand profile. MARK JONES of XTREME MACHINES MAGAZINE was part of the celebrity packed unveiling ceremony in Berlin, Germany. The new TT Coupé is even more dynamic than its predecessor– in terms of its design, its drivetrain, and its running gear.
- Max Auto Miss Cleavage 2006
Max Auto started a new competition, that from next year will be bigger and better. See who won.
- SEAT ALTEA, LEON & IBIZA – All set to storm SA
The SEAT brand is all set to enter the South African motoring market. MARK JONES spent a few days on the lovely island of Mallorca just east of Spain in the Mediterranean Sea driving the three model ranges that will make it here in a few months time.
- Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX in SA
The latest generation of Mitsubishi's Giant Killers is now available in SA to take on the new Impreza STi
- Alfa's new Spider attack
Alfa lifts the veil on the latest generation Spider
- Opel GT Reborn
The return of the iconic Opel GT.
- New S3 breaks cover
Spy photographers have sneaked us a peak at this new beauty.
- Proton's bargain hot-hatches
Proton is planning to bring in some serious bargain hot hatches.
- Audi's new V10 6-shooter
The all new S6... pure monster waiting to eat some M5's
- Audi's sizzling RS4 is coming to SA
Its finally on its way here!
- Opel introduces sport miniwagon
Opel leads the market with sport van's... and now they just added a new member.
- OPC High Performance Versions of Astra & Vectra
Another Xtreme Machines exclusive for Max Auto.
OPC High Performance Versions of Astra, Zafira and Vectra.
- Audi reveals new S8 monster
Audi reveals the new flagship A8 model featuring some Lambo genetics.
- New Cobra GT500 unveiled
Ford and SVT introduces the successor to the GT500 throne.
- Car Road Tests performed by Xtreme Machines
Mark Jones gives us some info on cars that he feels are worth keeping an eye on.
- Continental introduces their run-flat tyres
The first locally available run-flat tyres have now been launched.
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