[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Charl Bosch Updated Mercedes-Benz G400d Revisions are mainly cosmetic with no changes to the 2.9-litre straight-six turbodiesel engine. Introduced at the beginning of this year as the entry-level and only diesel derivative of the G-Class range, Mercedes-Benz has afforded the G400d with a series of subtle updates whilst keep the flagship AMG G63…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] An old Chevy gets a new lease on life, with the original V8 swapped for an electric powertrain. A fully-restored 1977 Chevrolet K5 Blazer has been unveiled by Chevrolet Performance, showcasing General Motors’ upcoming ‘eCrate’ powertrain. The near-production electric crate motor is derived predominantly from Chevrolet Bolt components mated to the Blazer’s original…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Charl Bosch Teaser of the new Subaru BRZ Verdict still out on whether the rumoured upsized 2.4-litre engine would be normally aspirated or turbocharged. Speculative reports about the Toyota GT86, including its rumoured name change to GR86, and its Subaru BRZ twin dating back over two years, will officially be silenced and/or proven…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Put your grinders and welders down, Volkswagen has brewed up its own alternative to the increasingly popular American-style full-size trucks. Pros and Cons Pros More load space, more payload The raw numbers say this conversion improves utility and versatility Impressive driveline and chassis take the conversion in their stride A factory-backed chassis stretch…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Toyota has finally joined the booming city SUV segment, with a high-riding Yaris available with petrol or hybrid power. Pros and Cons Pros Roomy cabin and cargo hold Long list of advanced safety tech Relatively fuel-efficient Can run on regular unleaded Cons High price compared to most rivals Long-ish emergency braking distance for…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] This 423kW, road-going station-wagon will be available in 2021. The original Land Rover Defender will live on, albeit as a specialised, high-performance variant from motorsports specialists Bowler. Owned by Land Rover and operating under SVO (Special Vehicles Operations), Bowler has been given special licensing permission to use the so-called Defender ‘silhouette’, which dates…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The M3’s original coat of Avus Blue paint looks to have plenty of glisten To call a car the “Ultimate Driving Machine” takes a sense of pride and confidence. That’s exactly what prompted BMW to adopt the slogan as its marketing campaign beginning in the 1970s. The competitive landscape was fierce during that…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Leaked last month in a series of spy images, Nissan has now officially unveiled the heavily updated D23 Navara in Australia and Thailand that South Africa will be receiving next year. Set to provide the foundation for the American market Frontier, the latest and most extensive refresh to the now six year old…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] As the votes from the US Presidential election are counted, we cover the most important topic: the President’s limo. When the President of the United States needs to be driven around, there’s only one car they’re allowed to travel in. Officially named ‘Cadillac One’, the President’s limousine is less of a car and…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Volkswagen Golf has been on the circuit for almost five decades now, but it is still as popular as ever. In recent times, it looked like Volkswagen is paying all the attention to strengthen its SUV portfolio, introducing a new model every year for the last four years in the States. This…