As part of its 20th anniversary celebrations, Smart has lifted the wraps off the ForEase concept ahead of the Paris Motor Show. According to the German-based automaker, this concept has been designed with Smart’s original motto, “reduce to the max”, in mind. And only the most “essential” items have been fitted to this model. Contributing […]
The BMW 3 Series sedan has finally been revealed, with the G20-generation making its debut at the Paris Motor Show. The Munich-based brand claims that the seventh generation of its sports sedan “moves the game on once again” in terms of “driving dynamics, premium quality and innovation”. It measures 76 mm longer than its predecessor […]
The third-generation Mercedes-Benz has been revealed at the Paris Motor Show, boasting a new design, more advanced cabin and (on some models) a fresh eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. The Stuttgart-based brand says many of the driving assistance systems available in the new B-Class have been carried over from the S-Class. In addition, the interior is now […]
The refreshed version of Nissan’s second-generation Qashqai has arrived in South Africa, boasting subtle styling updates and a rejigged range. While the outgoing line-up comprised six derivatives, the new range features seven variants. The 1,6-litre turbopetrol and the 1,6 turbodiesel engines have fallen away, while a new Acenta Plus trim level slots into the middle […]
East Coast Defender has designed and built a Land Rover Defender 110 to celebrate the vehicle’s heritage with this Project Tuki model. This Defender celebrates its ancestors with a heritage style Land Rover grille, retro white steel wheels with BF Goodrich tyres and familiar Keswick dark green paintwork. The Project Tuki is powered by a rebuilt 4,0-litre V8 […]
To date there have been a few teasers and spy-shots of the highly anticipated third-generation Mercedes-Benz A-Class but this is the first official image from the German manufacturer which gives us some idea of what the B segment hatch will look like. With just a view of the front it’s quite clear that the new […]
The folks over at ABT are known for having a knack for upping the ferocity of Audi and Volkswagen’s sportiest products. The Bavarian firms latest victim is Audi’s RS5, where the ABT Power control unit now allows the vehicle to produce a Mercedes-AMG C63 S-beating 390 kW. This is some 59 kW more than the standard […]
BMW has released a handful of images and some tasty footage of a “close-to-series prototype” version of its new 8 Series Coupé undergoing testing on a high-speed proving ground in Aprilia, Italy. The Munich-based brand also dropped a shadowy teaser image (see below) showing the new flagship model – which was previewed by the BMW Concept […]
Earlier this month, we revealed indicative local pricing for the new, sixth-generation Volkswagen Polo. And now VW South Africa has shared finalised pricing for its B-segment hatchback. Interestingly, the confirmed prices have actually dropped slightly over the earlier indicative figures, with four of the five variants falling by a few hundred rand each, and the 1,0 TSI […]
Hyundai has released the first teaser image of its new, fourth-generation Santa Fe, which it promises will offer “industry-first active safety features”. Set to be unveiled in February before making its official debut at the Geneva International Motor Show in early March, the fourth-generation Santa Fe will offer “a comprehensive package” of the Korean brand’s […]
