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[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The verdict: The Kia Optima overcomes a hit-and-miss driving experience with value galore, especially now that Kia has added much-needed standard safety features for 2019. Versus the competition: Even in a dwindling crowd of mid-size sedans, the Optima faces stiff competition in the form of redesigns from its Japanese rivals, none of which…

[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] One of the most controversial models unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show, BMW provided a glimpse of what to expect from the imminent 4 Series by removing the covers off of the Concept 4 coupe on Tuesday (10 September). Said to pay homage to the iconic 328 from the 1930s and the 3.0…

[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The past few days have been banner ones for Ferrari. On Sunday, Charles Leclerc finished first in the Italian Grand Prix driving for the Scuderia Ferrari Formula 1 team—a checkered flag the squad hasn’t captured on home soil in eight years. The Prancing Horse marque followed that winning feat on Monday with two…

[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Since being launched locally in 2011, Audi’s A1 model has found favour with just over 13 700 South African buyers. Audi aims to fare even be­tter with their all-new A1 Sportback that was launched at the recent Kyalami Festival of Motoring. They call the newcomer “the ideal companion in the urban environment”, which…

[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Mini says its next generation of performance cars are likely to offer the option of electric power. Less than a month after the first mass-produced Mini Electric rolled off the assembly line, the iconic British brand is already working on the next model – and will likely include the option of an electrified…

[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] With a new Jeep Grand Cherokee around the corner, FCA is keeping buyers interested in the current one in the way it knows best: a special edition. Blackhawk, 70th Anniversary, 75th Anniversary, Jet, Night Eagle, S-Limited, S-Overland… Those are just the special editions that have been offered on the current series of Jeep…

[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 34 converted pick-up trucks have been added to the local Takata recall, with front passenger side inflators affected. Local conversion specialist Victorian American Imports has issued a recall for the 2007-08 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra as part of the ongoing Takata airbag recall. In affected vehicles, the front passenger side airbags could…

[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Rugged-looking show car features an electric motor for each wheel, and limited self-driving ability in off-road situations. The covers have been whipped off the Audi AI:Trail Quattro concept at the 2019 Frankfurt motor show. The concept features four electric motors which can work together to generate a maximum of 320kW of power and…