In both models, the extraordinarily powerful engine is combined as standard with a new eight-speed Steptronic sports transmission, including mechanical differential lock on the front axle, an ALL4 All- Wheel Drive System, a specifically engineered chassis, and additional reinforcement modifications for the body structure, engine connection and chassis fastenings. This enables the John Cooper Works…
As we await the all-new Mazda 3, there have been some additions to the local line-up. The Mazda3 Astina and Astina Plus now have some new additions. Continuing the rollout of Mazda’s Skyactiv technology, Mazda has introduced Skyactiv-Vehicle Dynamics. This is a series of newgeneration vehicle motion control technologies that provide integrated control of the…
In late 2017, Alfa released its first SUV in South Africa. It was a contradiction for an Italian car manufacturer that was known for sporty cars to have a family SUV. Read the full article here.
In a world moving towards crossovers, there are a plethora of models available in the market as many manufacturers aim to claim their piece of the pie. This is also true in the compact SUV market, which is growing in leaps and bounds. Read the full article here.
This latest edition of the car sees BMW building in particular on the sporting tradition of the 3 Series, whose exploits in race competition have earned it so much extra dynamic credibility. The seventh generation of the sports sedan moves the game on once again in its segment in terms of driving dynamics, premium quality…
Over the years the great German car marques like Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi have slowly moved towards creating more than just luxury family vehicles. Today each of them has a thoroughbred supercar that will easily compete with the famous Italian brands.
The second generation of the BMW X4 places far greater emphasis on sportiness and expressive design. The vehicle debuted at the International Motor Show in Geneva in March 2018 and has just been launched in South Africa. And I must say the vehicle looks even better in the flesh than it does in the pictures.…
The newly released Clio RS 18 F1 is a vehicle that has been designed with one thing in mind and that is to take pole position in the hotly contested hot hatch market. Check out the new Clio here.
Since its launch, the BMW 2-Series Coupé has stolen many a heart in the two-door compact coupé sector. Read more
The second-generation Q5 was launched late last year in South Africa. The test vehicle we had was the two-litre diesel model, which is normally the popular choice of motor when choosing an SUV, but Audi has a petrol TSi motor that seems to be gaining momentum, especially with people who do not tow. Read more