MOTORING
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 […]
Having said that another mode of transport that we all prefer comes along as well: cars. The bosses at the Swedish car manufacture decided to lend us their exclusive Volvo XC90 SUV, to test drive this beau and attend this showpiece that contributes billions into the coffers of KZN province GDP. Once you realise […]
To affirm the above statement, Mercedes Benz SA finally quenched the thirst of South Africans with the unveiling of the much talked about bakkie: X-Class in George, Western Cape. X Class for many is a disruptor within the bakkie and SA market that would ruffle some feathers, and already at the launch the social-media was […]
Thanks to a beautiful day that accompanied by a spitting rain and overcast-typical European weather conditions- a line-up of the SUVs welcomed members of the press amid the fanfare. The new Volvo XC40 brings a breath of fresh Swedish air to the premium compact SUV segment, throwing away the rulebook to create a new motoring […]
The announcement ceremony was held at Bedfordview, were motoring journos came in large numbers- in tow with partners. Van der Linde was rewarded for his many achievements racing an Audi R8 with great success in Australia, America, and Europe, where he was part of the team that won the 24-hour race at Nürburgring. Other South […]
Tagged with a high price for affluent bakkie lovers, it sure will test the market. To be launched in SA in May (Knysna) prices for the new X start (six models) range from R642 103 for the X220d 4×2 (manual) to R818 340 for the X250d (4X4 Power auto); Auto transmissions are available as an […]
This week, is the culmination of three years of hard work and planning that will see production starting in Rosslyn, Pretoria. My instinct tells it will be a right hand model. BMW Group Plant Rosslyn, was assigned production of the new BMW X3 on the basis that demand exceeds the capacity of the Group’s plant […]
As we took it for a week long evaluation, some of my peers from the village mistaken it for Range Rover Evoque, who would blame the lot, when they’re not that far apart when coming to the design. Despite perceptions about French cars having expensive parts and unreliable- the 3008 seemed the opposite. Well, as […]
This follows four extra InspectaCar revamped dealerships having opened for business in Pretoria North, Wonderboom, Gezina, Centurion East and Lifestyle Motors Centurion, this past weekend. InspectaCar – started in 2002- is the leading second-hand car dealership headed by the ambitions CEO Pertunia Sibanyoni, who cheerfully opined the brand continues to grow. “Who would have thought, […]