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More than 1,200 enthusiasts and their families from almost 20 countries, including Italy, Germany, France, Spain, the UK, Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Holland, Poland, Hungary, Slovenia, Slovakia, Lithuania and Romania, came together to celebrate their passion for the Jeep brand. The event also drew together more than 600 Jeep vehicles but it was […]
To rev up your mind, please get yourself the Alfa Romeo’s Stelvio SUV, its first in the market. Manufactured at FCA’s plant in Cassino, Italy- this ‘beast’ would make you forget about their Italian team’s absence from the WC. It comes packed with a 2.0-litre turbo petrol, 206kW and 400Nm and power is transferred to […]
This includes the construction of a new paint shop and a new body shop, an upgrade of the assembly shop and new logistic warehouses. Overall the new buildings comprise an area of approximately 100.000 sqm, this reflects an addition of two thirds of the already existing buildings for the passenger vehicle production. The new workshops will […]
Fully equipped with attractive 17-inch dual-tone alloy wheels and at the front there are bi-xenon headlamps, LEDs and a different grille treatment to what you’d get on other brand, this was worth taking for a test drive. The driving position of the Fiat Fullback is good, with the steering wheel offering generous rake and reach […]
Yes, in my culture when it rains it’s a sign of good deeds. At launch, only the 900cc turbocharged petrol powertrain will be available, mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox and good for 66kW and 140Nm along with three trim levels: Visia, Accenta and Accenta Plus. Having launched the Micra Active in 2017, more than […]
This myth about Chinese car’s safety is an old tired, cliché. Stru… During the test drive, this all new beau introduced last year, displayed little body roll in corners, while its brakes performed efficiently. Yes, safety cannot be questioned on this China-made any longer. Packed with 140kW of power at 5 500 rpm, plus 250Nm […]
This biennial conference will be staged at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit and International Convention Centre, Midrand from August 31 to 2 September. The conference, will take place from 08:30 to 13:30 on Friday 31 August in the AutoTrader roof terrace at the event, has a star-studded speaker line-up and will, arguably, be the most […]
Since its launch in mzansi 2016/17, the C300 Coupé brand is still popular and it won’t wane anytime soon. Simply: we had it for a week and what a head-turner it turned out to be from Sin City (oops Sun City) to the friendliest City of JB Marks Municipality- formerly Tlokwe in Potchefstroom-NW. For a moment […]
This follows news that the premium car maker will introduce new financial and operational ambitions that will position the company in the global automotive business by middle of next decade. Volvo Cars expects these initiatives to transform its connection to its customer base, with the aim to build a total of over 5 million direct […]
IF THE Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer model is your oyster, then eSwatini-new name should be your next choice of destination to be added on your bucket list when pondering an Africa tour. Having launched in SA way back as 2015, the Vito Tourer we tested was a popular hit with locals in Mbabane, et al- as […]