[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] A princess gets what a princess wants—unless the royalty in question is a young Diana, Princess of Wales circa the mid-’80s, who used to love driving a bright red Ford Escort 1.6i Cabriolet. The small-engined ragtop may have been a humbler alternative to the royal family’s typical Rovers and Rolls-Royces, but the SO14…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] BMW has passed the Mzansi Edition baton to the 1 Series and 2 Series Gran Coupe after introducing it on the X3 and 3 Series last year. Essentially a series of interior and cosmetic tweaks, the latest Mzansi Editions use the 118i, 128ti and 218i as base, with exterior items on the former…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] As a car enthusiast, you will probably agree that the 1990s to early 2000s was one of the best periods for carmakers. While there are a few exceptions to that statement, CarWow has gathered two of the most iconic representatives of that period. Representing the German camp is the BMW M5 E39, and…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Having alluded to the all-new Honda Civic becoming available in South Africa two months ago, the local arm of the Japanese marque has officially confirmed price and specification of the single model that will spearhead the eleventh generation’s local market assault. Available once again exclusively as a sedan with the hatch remaining a…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Since its launch in June, the new Suzuki Baleno has shown a dramatic improvement in monthly sales compared to the outgoing model. In July, the hatchback was Suzuki’s fourth best seller out of the Japanese carmaker’s 11-model local line-up. The Baleno is available in two trims, GL and GLX. The GL trim has…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Unveiled at the 2004 Geneva Motor Show, the second generation SLK-Class was a marginal upgrade compared to the first-gen model. Besides the sportier looks, Mercedes added a faster mechanism for the retractable roof and Airscarf system, which enabled neck-level heating for both the driver and the front passenger. However, it was known from…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] In March 1984 Ford management signed off on a drivable Ford Rallye Sport prototype – labelled the RS200. While features such as the front windscreen and rear lights from the earlier Sierra were borrowed, this vehicle was unique in the Group B series as it was the only bespoke model on the grid,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Genesis GV70 is a brand new compact luxury SUV that hit the market not too long ago. Manufactured by parent company Hyundai, the GV70 is now the second SUV to sell under the Genesis name, next to the bigger GV80. Priced to compete in the affordable luxury category, the GV70 faces some…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The current generation Hyundai Kona has been with us since the 2018 model year, which means that the brand’s popular subcompact SUV is definitely ripe for a major update. While we’ve seen prototypes of the 2024 Hyundai Kona already undergoing testing since February of this year, this will be the first time that…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Although it is yet to deliver its first electric vehicle to a retail customer in Australia, China BYD’s has made an extraordinary claim that – if true – would rank it second on the sales charts behind Toyota within 12 months. 0 View 6 images Chinese electric car specialist BYD has announced an ambitious…