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The New Age XUV 500 SUV might not be your WoW factor but it certainly won hearts of many, who inquired from the retail price to fuel capacity to torque, among others. With the increase of fuel today, for Mahindra as we tested the diesel model this was a pleasure experience as we negotiated our […]
This investment will create approximately 1 200 new jobs at Ford South Africa and within the South African supplier network. “Our customers love the capability and utility offered by the all-new Ford Everest,” said Jim Farley, Ford executive vice president and president of Europe, Middle East and Africa. “By producing the Everest in South Africa, […]
It dates back as far as 1984, when a midsize SUV called the Hilux Surf was introduced and sold to selected markets, including Brazil, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Two decades later, a much more refined design with similar underpinnings to the Hilux Surf was introduced as the Toyota Fortuner to […]
Its brash with a tint of subtleness particularly on pads. Yes, that’s latest CX-5 Mazda we’re raving about folks! The new diesel range comes added with a splash of equipment and doubling the number of derivatives from three to six, well considering it was an auto that we took for an arduous trip down to […]
This is the second time Volvo has taken the prize in the competition’s 31-year history (the S40 won in 2005). The XC90 has also won various national awards, namely Scottish SUV of the Year, North American Truck of the Year and Icelandic Car of the Year. This is the winning year for Volvo brand. Mazda […]
The new E-Class, the new SLC and the enhanced SL are available to order now, with deliveries commencing in June. As the world’s most forward-looking production car, the new E-Class sets high standards, with pricing starting at R707,100 for the new E200, to R759,100 for the E 220 d. To coincide with its 20-year anniversary, […]
Well, considering the market that is flooded one had the opportunity to dance and play with it lately, and to state the truth it is far from what has been mentioned. Packed with 121kW and 210Nm, advanced keyless entry, dynamic Stability Control, hill launch assist and power sliding, the Mazda3 Hatchback is built to raise […]
This is because the latest Mazda 2 Hatchback is in town and we’re about to zoom-zoom but not to Parliament as yet. Described by my peers as ‘supermini’ the Mazda 2 aims to compete with everything from the Ford Fiesta to VW Polo, et al. As we took it for a test drive for couple […]
Opel has introduced the range topping ADAM S to South Africa with only 50 units allocated to our market. The ADAM S completes the ADAM line-up with the newcomer positioned to attract young buyers who seek a compact and agile car with an overtly performance oriented personality. The ADAM S available in three distinctive ‘Twisted’ […]
This follows investigation by Mazda in Japan and North America for three different types of Takata Corporation manufactured inflators. All Mazda vehicles equipped with the “PSDI-4” driver-side air bag inflator, the “SDI-160” driver side air bag inflator, or the “SPI” passenger-side air bag inflator, will have to go for re-check. In SA, estimated 8000 units […]