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Audi RS Q3 and RS Q3 Sportback [w/video]

Two performance SUVs were unveiled by Audi this week. The Audi RS Q3 and Audi RS Q3 Sportback are turbocharged twins due for SA release in 2020.

Audi · September 26, 2019

Aston Martin SUV with 405 kW Debuts Soon [w/video]

The Aston Martin SUV will soon make its debut. Powering the latest member of the luxury SUV club is a twin-turbocharged V8 that produces 405 kW.

Aston Martin · September 25, 2019

SA Rivals Team Up for Kyalami 9 Hour [w/video]

South African racing rivals team up to compete in the revitalised Kyalami 9 Hour, which is the final round of the Intercontinental GT Challenge.

Motorsport · September 23, 2019

SUV Drag Race [video]

This SUV drag race video features three powerful SUVs that have forced induction, Jaguar F-Pace SVR, Mercedes-AMG G63 and Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio.

Videos · September 21, 2019

SCG 007 Hypercar Unveiled

The SCG 007 Hypercar is the vehicle that Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus plans to beat the best in the world of endurance racing with.

Manufacturer News · September 19, 2019

VW T-Cross Pricing

The smallest member of the VW SUV family called T-Cross will make its debut in SA later this week. We have pricing for two of the four model local line-up.

Manufacturer News · September 16, 2019

Mercedes Simplex Concept Car

The Mercedes Simplex Concept Car is a retro-looking concept model that was inspired by one of the very first racecars made by the German firm.

Manufacturer News · September 15, 2019

Bugatti launches special edition Chiron Super Sport 300+

Bugatti celebrates its 110th year and smashing the 300 mph barrier with the Chiron Super Sport 300+

Manufacturer News · September 11, 2019

Land Rover lifts the wraps off its new Defender

Land Rover unveils the new Defender, the next chapter in off-road toughness for the Britsh brand.

Land Rover · September 10, 2019

The stars of Concours SA 2019

The fourth annual Concours South Africa concluded with a Ferrari Dino 246 GT taking top honours just ahead of a BMW 325iS while a 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint took a close third, at the show’s return to the Steyn City Parkland Residence for the second consecutive year.

Manufacturer News · September 4, 2019

Lamborghini Sian

The Lamborghini Sian is the latest raging bull to escape from Sant'Agata. This hybrid supercar features a V12 engine and supercapacitor to offer 602 kW.

Manufacturer News · September 3, 2019

Bugatti Chiron Prototype sets 490,48 km/h speed record

Bugatti, French carmaker of legend, was revived by the Volkswagen Group at the turn of the…

Manufacturer News · September 2, 2019

Porsche 99X Electric Formula-E racecar

Porsche is just the latest major manufacturer to enter the all-electric Formula E championship. It unveiled its Porsche 99X Electric racer earlier this week

Manufacturer News · August 31, 2019

1935 Factory Five Drift Truck [video]

The 1935 Factory Five Drift Truck is a collaboration between Nascar champion Joey Logano and specialist car-maker Factory Five.

Videos · August 30, 2019

Mercedes-AMG GLB35 [w/video]

The Mercedes-AMG GLB35 is a 225 kW, 2,0-litre turbocharged range-topper of the recently created Mercedes-Benz GLB SUV family.

Manufacturer News · August 29, 2019

Nissan GT-R 50th Anniversary Edition arrives in SA

After making its debut at the New York International Auto Show earlier this year, the ultimate…

Manufacturer News · August 29, 2019

Fourth Concours South Africa returns to Steyn City

What is arguably South Africa’s most prominent celebration of classic and vintage automobiles returns to the…

Manufacturer News · August 28, 2019

Hyundai’s racing division gets plug-in power

Hyundai’s racing division gets plug-in power After six successful years in the World Rally Championship and…

Manufacturer News · August 27, 2019

Mercedes-AMG A35 gets the Brabus treatment

It was just a matter of time till the boffins at Bottrop-based Mercedes-Benz, Smart and Maybach…

Manufacturer News · August 26, 2019

Lamborghini Huracan Performante vs Porsche 911 Turbo S [video]

Lamborghini Huracan Performante 5.2 V10 vs Porsche 911 Turbo 3.8 flat-six – who will win in a drag race and a break test?

Manufacturer News · August 25, 2019

A record-holding Lynk & Co 03 Cyan Concept [w/video]

Lynk & Co 03 Cyan Concept claims two Nurburgring Nordschleife titles. Powered by a turbocharged 2,0-litre four-cylinder that produces 394 kW.

Manufacturer News · August 25, 2019

Opel Corsa-e Rally Car [w/video]

The Opel Corsa-e Rally Car is the world's first battery electric rally car created for customers. it will form the basis of a one-make series in Germany.

Manufacturer News · August 22, 2019

VW ID.Buggy [w/video]

The VW ID.Buggy concept car made its debut in the US earlier this week. The model showcases the modularity of VW's all-electric MEB platform.

Manufacturer News · August 20, 2019

Sportscar Drag Race [video]

This sportscar drag race video lines up for junior sportscar models from different manufacturers and measures their relative straight-line performance.

Videos · August 18, 2019

New McLaren Ultimate Series

A new McLaren Ultimate Series model was announced earlier today with this teaser image. This is the latest addition to the range-topping family.

Manufacturer News · August 16, 2019