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SA F1 Fan Festival Postponed

The SA F1 Fan Festival postponed until further notice. Organisers took the decision to place the event on hold amid Covid-19 fears.

F1 · March 14, 2020

2020 F1 Season Start Postponed

The 2020 F1 season start postponed amid fears of the coronavirus, or Covid-19 spreading. The championship could start in May.

F1 · March 13, 2020

Compact AWD Drag Race [video]

This compact AWD drag race features an Audi S3 saloon, a Mercedes-AMG CLA35 and a Mini Countryman JCW in straight-line battle.

Videos · March 7, 2020

Tesla Drag Race [video]

This Tesla Drag race was inevitable, it features the most powerful versions of each model range, and not a drop of petrol.

Videos · March 1, 2020

Mercedes-AMG GLA45 Launched

Two performance derivatives of Mercedes small SUV have been unveiled, the Mercedes-AMG GLA45 and Mercedes-AMG GLA45S twins

Manufacturer News · February 26, 2020

GREAT SCOTT! DeLorean DMC12 Back…. into Production

The famous DeLorean DMC12 of Back to the Future fame will be making its way back into production thanks to a new low-volume manufacturing law

Manufacturer News · February 24, 2020

Project Vector

Jaguar has unveiled Project Vector. This autonomous car is step one in JLR's Destination Zero mission that aims to make societies safer and healthier

Jaguar · February 19, 2020

Gold Rush 100 High-Speed Run

The Gold Rush 100 is a government-approved high-speed run that will take place in the Northern Cape on a 100 km stretch on the R360

Manufacturer News · February 17, 2020

Aston Martin Vantage Roadster

A new drop-top sportscar was unveiled earlier this week. The Aston Martin Vantage Roadster features a twin-turbocharged V8 and a quick-acting soft-top.

Aston Martin · February 14, 2020

Mahindra Pik Up Auto Launched

A range-topping Mahindra Pik Up auto has been launched into the SA new bakkie market. It is offered in two- and four-wheel-drive derivatives.

Manufacturer News · January 15, 2020

Exciting Cars of 2020 Part Two

In part two of our two-part post, exciting cars of 2020, we bring you a few more interesting models coming to South Africa this year.

Manufacturer News · January 8, 2020

V8TT Mercedes 190E Evo [video]

F7LTHY Fabrications has created a V8TT Mercedes 190E Evo that was created as a nod back to the German Touring Cars (DTM) of the 1990s.

Manufacturer News · January 6, 2020

Memorable Stories From 2019

Memorable stories from 2019 takes a look back at some of the most standout and interesting cars and events experienced by us first-hand.

BMW · December 27, 2019

Bisimoto Electric Porsche 935 K3V [w/video]

The Bisimoto Electric Porsche 935 is a street-legal Porsche in 935 guise, that is powered exclusively by batteries, that dishes up 475 kW.

Manufacturer News · December 26, 2019

All-electric BMW iX3 Coming Soon

For the first time ever, BMW has created a purely electric-powered SUV model called the BMW iX3. It is based on an X3 and features a 210 kW motor.

BMW · December 23, 2019

Mustang GT350 Heritage Edition

The Mustang GT350 Heritage Edition is a modern-day nod back to the 1965 Mustang Shelby GT350 as driven by British racer Ken Miles

Ford · December 20, 2019

FCA PSA Merger Announced

A $50 billion FCA PSA Merger was announced by the heads of the two companies earlier today. The new company will be the 4th largest automaker in the world

Fiat · December 18, 2019

Rimac C_Two Prototypes Testing [video]

17 Rimac C_Two Prototypes have been testing in real-world conditions and at tracks all over ahead of the car's production debut in 2020.

Manufacturer News · December 18, 2019

Top 5 Porsche Rally Cars [video]

Top 5 Porsche rally cars is a video created by Porsche to recount some the most memorable and iconic dirt-devils to come from the Stuttgart manufacturer.

Porsche · December 16, 2019

Factory Five F9R [w/video]

The Factory Five F9R is a V12 powered track car made by a small-scale manufaturer. It's 9,5-litre engine is said to deliver over 520 kW.

Manufacturer News · December 13, 2019

Flankers in the City Drift Video

Flankers in the City features two custom-built V8-powered drift machines, smokily sliding their way through the streets of St Petersburg

Manufacturer News · December 12, 2019

New Mercedes-Benz GLA [w/video]

The New Mercedes-Benz GLA was unveiled earlier today. Two derivatives will be available initially, a GLA200 and GLA35 AMG.

Manufacturer News · December 11, 2019

Ford vs Ferrari Movie GT40 For Sale

One of the stars of the recent big-screen release, Ford vs Ferrari, a Gulf liveried movie GT40 will go under the hammer early in 2020.

Ford · December 10, 2019

New Models Teased

Two new models teased ahead of their launches. The Mercedes-Benz GLA will be introduced this week and the BMW M4 GT3 in 2022

BMW · December 9, 2019

GWA Mercedes-Benz 300SLC

Gullwing America is a coachbuilding firm in Texas. They created the GWA Mercedes-Benz 300SLC based on an SLS for a well-heeled client.

Manufacturer News · December 7, 2019