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With this decision, Chery has committed itself to deliver the first Tiggo 8 Pro models to South African dealers within weeks. It will be preceded by a comprehensive media and marketing launch.”The success of the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro has surprised our dealer network, who reports increasing interest and sales of all models in the […]
Albeit for a couple of days, it was worth a while, as I spend days and nights with BAIC (pronounced ‘bike’) 4×4. Yes, Jeep Wrangler and others are going to feel the heat from this Chinese made. According to BAIC SA, they have their roots in the military having been designed and assembled specifically for […]
That is the Chinese owned, Chery that launched its new Tiggo 4 Pro to the South African market recently. Yes, mzansi has been busy with motoring manufacturers releasing their new products, despite the economic meltdown and the pandemic. Back to the Chery not cherriie- folks! The new Tiggo 4 Pro- it’s an SUV with 3 […]
So, in comes the latest BMW X3, the very first of the Bavarian three to enter the medium-size sport utility vehicle or simply put SUV. The other kids go gaga… I had the pleasure to play, fiddle and ‘God knows what happened’ with the X3 Drive20d recently- boy oh boy- it was divine, thanks to […]
The Chinese Haval brand proved what a head-turner it was to and fro, as the busy N1 was teeming with trucks, taxis and SUVs due to the Heritage Day. I had an opportunity to fiddle with the 5T Super Luxury that is bigger than its sister the H2. The wedding had top German brands as […]
While the competition has evolved over the years (categories were introduced recently), one thing has remained true to the contest; it celebrates and rewards automotive excellence. The 2021 SA Car of the Year (COTY) had its unique challenges. “For the first time in the competition’s history, we did not host our scheduled two-day juror evaluation […]
In locations or kasie we still continue to adore and worship the “gusheshe” brand. But knowing the German’s not resting on their laurels anytime soon- they’ve just pulled the wraps off its all new drop top BMW 4 Series convertible. From its grille to interior- I got my hands on this ‘monster’, yes, I’m being […]
AVIS was the first customer to take delivery of the Golf 8 GTI in South Africa. “Part of our success as a brand is attributed to sales to the rental industry. Volkswagen has the highest passenger car share of the rental market which is 34%. AVIS remains a key strategic partner for the Volkswagen brand […]
By Staff Reporter The group said that the deadline of 31 August 2021 is fast approaching, yet thousands of motorists whose driving licences expired between 26 March and 31 December 2020 have been unable to renew. “These motorists will be forced to disobey the law if the government is unwilling to grant another extension on […]
As I took it for a refill at the nearby filling-station, a Dentist whom I know, walked towards me and politely asked, if he could just glance the interior. After a mini-indulgence came ‘what is the engine capacity?’ So, my big Sir, this monster of a Chinese ‘descendant’ is powered by a 2.0-litre diesel engine, […]