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Mahindra South Africa this week announced that it will return as the Official Vehicle Partner for the seventh season of Survivor, called Island of Secrets, and that it will sponsor a KUV100 NXT to the contestant who wins the Mahindra Fan Favourite Competition. Last year, the overall winner Tom Swartz won the KUV100 NXT, while […]
If you did NOT come across it at funerals, social gatherings or meetings, top political figures would make sure it’s a special feature on their to-do list, stru! My late friend (May His Soul rest in -Peace Tshepo Sekese) owned one and the day never passed without him taking a diss at us “that’s the […]
Hollywood actor-turned-President, Ronald Reagan once intimated back in the 80’s! From the Harlem Globetrotters travelling basketball showpiece to the Nitro Circus fronted by X-Games daredevil, Travis Pastrana, the citizens swearing allegiance to the Star-spangled banner (why, even the stars-and-stripes flag have a razzmatazzy appearance) sure long figured out the exportation of entertainment as an economic […]
This goes on to show the Chinese-based international automotive giant, Great Wall Motors Company Limited, has been hard at work to up its reputation, internationally. GWM Steed is popular with budget-conscious buyers. True. “It doesn’t have the bells and whistles of many of the other bakkie competitors (the Navara, Amarok and Ranger, for instance). However […]
Perhaps fascinated by its brash design, who can argue that? Yes, there were concerns from doom-sayers that the brand might NOT make it in the mzansi market, following the withdrawal of parent company GM but as things would turn-out, investors took a huge risk (after all any business is about taking risks) and it turns […]
We tested the 1.2 Allure automatic derivative and boy, I enjoyed its take off. Sporty performance perhaps… By the way this is the revised hatchback for the SA market having launched in 2015. It offers awesome performance and it actually feels a little bit quicker claiming from 0 to 100 kph time (9.8 seconds). The 1.2-litre […]
Coulthard is synonymous with the glitz and glamour of F1 racing and will add this iconic experience to an illustrious career which includes 13 race wins and 62 podium finishes. Aston Martin Red Bull Racing Team Principal, Christian Horner, commented: “Formula One is a global sport, but with a finite number of countries on the […]
The announcement was made last night in Houghton, as voted for by the Guild of Motoring Journalists of SA. Porsche Cayenne (Panamerra) that has been taking the first prize for a while came in second and Swedish made Volvo XC 40 notched third place. Jury members of the SAGMJ last month tested all 12 finalists […]
With the third generation Sprinter, this is taken to the next level with €2.5 billion worldwide investment in the Sprinter’s development, production network, sales and after-sales support. The third generation of the Sprinter demonstrates the journey from purely a vehicle manufacturer into a provider of complete transport and mobility solutions. As part of its third-generation […]
However, the only snag is centred around its drivetrain which married a laggy 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine with a hesitant six-speed automatic gearbox, that would change its mind at the wrong moment, or hold on to the selected gear for far too long. However, kudos to its engine/gearbox combo that claims by 0.4-litres/100km to 8.6-litres/100km. […]