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Toyota Agya Hatchback Strolls Into SA Market

The all-new Toyota Agya hatchback has been introduced into the South African new car market as a replacement for the outgoing Aygo.

Manufacturer News · November 25, 2020

Porsche Taycan Sets Drift Record [w/video]

The battery powered, rear-wheel-drive Porsche Taycan sets drift record by achieving the longest drift ever completed by an electric car.

Manufacturer News · November 24, 2020

AWD Hot Hatch Drag Race [video]

Three all-wheel-drive natural rivals, the Audi S3, BMW M135i and Mercedes-AMG A35 line up to do battle in the AWD hot hatch drag race.

Videos · November 21, 2020

Mini Vision Urbanaut Imagines The Future [w/video]

The Mini Vision Urbanaut is an all-new concept car from BMW's design works that reimagines the uses of the motor car in the future.

Manufacturer News · November 17, 2020

Super Coupe Drag Race [video]

This super coupe drag race features a Porsche 911 Turbo S against a Ferrari 488 Pista and a Lamborghini Huracán Performante.

Videos · November 14, 2020

Honda WR-V and New Ballade Launched In SA

An all-new SUV called the Honda WR-V and new Ballade sedan were introduced into the South African new car market this week.

Honda · November 12, 2020

Toyota Fortuner Receives An Update

South Africa's favourite, and top-selling, SUV the Toyota Fortuner receives an update that gives it a new look inside and out

Manufacturer News · November 10, 2020

What Mask-Wearing Says About Your Car and Driving

Covid-19 means we have to wear masks whenever we are around others. We take a look at What Mask-Wearing Says About Your Car and Driving

Opinion · November 6, 2020

Mk8 VW Golf R Breaks Cover [w/video]

The Mk8 VW Golf R debuted earlier today. The all-wheel-drive Golf has 235 kW of powere, making it the most powerful Golf ever sold.

Manufacturer News · November 4, 2020

Local Classic Car Collection Goes Under The Hammer

A local classic car collection goes under the hammer early in December. Louis Coetzer's collection comprises an array of collectible machinery

Manufacturer News · November 3, 2020

SSC Tuatara Record Re-Run [w/video]

A SSC Tuatara record re-run has been announced by company founder Jerod Shelby to remove any doubt from his car's record-breaking run.

Manufacturer News · November 1, 2020

The Bugatti Bolide Is A Track-Only Rocket [w/video]

The Bugatti Bolide is a track-only special conceived by the French manufacturer as the most extreme version of the current Chiron range.

Manufacturer News · October 28, 2020

Lamborghini Super Trofeo Crash At Spa [video]

There was a massive Lamborghini Super Trofeo crash earlier today as the one-make series raced at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium.

Motorsport · October 24, 2020

Hyundai i20N Pocket Rocket launched

The all-new Hyundai i20N pocket rocket was launched today. The WRC-inspired hatch is powered by a 1,6-litre turbocharged engine.

Hyundai · October 21, 2020

Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA Testing [w/video]

Catch the hardcore Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA testing at the development home of all Alfa's sportscars, Balocco Proving Ground.

Alfa Romeo · October 20, 2020

First Edition BMW X5M Competition and X6M Competition

Limited production, First Edition BMW models in X5M Competition and X6M Competition guise are heading to South Africa early in 2021.

BMW · October 20, 2020

Touring Car Crashes [videos]

Two crazy touring car crashes took place at the WTCR event in Slovakia and the BTCC event at Croft in the UK this past Sunday

Motorsport · October 12, 2020

Electric MGB Roadster Revives A British Classic

The Electric MGB Roadster is a brand new battery powered creation from UK firm RBW EV Classic Cars that revives a British classic.

Electric Vehicles · October 9, 2020

BMW 128ti Hot Hatch Heading to SA [w/video]

The BMW 128ti is a front-wheel-drive hot hatch that sends 195 kW of power and 400 N.m to the front wheels through an LSD.

BMW · October 7, 2020

Manhart MH4 GTR Is A 521 kW Missile

The Manhart MH4 GTR is a one-off creation by the German tuning house. The 521 kW machine is based on the limited-edition DTM.

BMW · October 4, 2020

Performance Lamborghini Drag Race [video]

This performance Lamborghini drag race features the two most extreme series production road cars from the Italian automaker.

Videos · October 3, 2020

BMW 4 Series Convertible Unveiled [w/video]

The latest incarnation of the BMW 4 Series Convertible broke cover this week with a folding soft-top roof and BMW's new, large kidney grilles.

BMW · October 2, 2020

All-electric Hyundai RM20e Sportscar Debuts [w/video]

The Hyundai RM20e is road-legal rolling test bed created by Hyundai for future development of electric vehicles.

Electric Vehicles · September 26, 2020

VW ID.4 SUV Debuts In Production Form [w/video]

The latest battery powered model from VW was shown in production form this week. VW ID.4 SUV is the brand's first foray into this segment.

Manufacturer News · September 24, 2020

Toyota Starlet Debuts in SA as Etios Replacement

The Toyota Starlet is a small hatchback that was just introduced into the South African market. It replaces the Toyota Etios.

Manufacturer News · September 21, 2020