[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The electric two-wheeler industry is suddenly on the rise with a lot of automakers partaking and investing in it; some by manufacturing, some by investing in various mobility services. Recently we heard Musk subtly indicating that Tesla may soon get into electric cycles. General Motors has similar plans as well. The latest addition…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Not only is the Toyota RAV4 a critical model in Toyota’s lineup, but it’s also the benchmark for the compact crossover segment as a whole. First introduced in 1994, the RAV4 now enters its fifth generation and twenty-second year of production for the 2019 model year. Highlights for this latest update include a…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Cars.com photo illustration by Paul Dolan; manufacturer image; @marina.vm06 via Twenty20 OK, so you just hit the jackpot on that “Creature From the Black Lagoon” slot machine at the Planet Hollywood casino just when you’re in the market for a new car. Well, as luck would have it, the auto show reels will…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] It’s been just more than two years since the multiple award-winning current-generation KIA Sportage made its debut in South Africa. Now, thanks to a mid-life refresh that includes revisions to engine and transmission options, as well as a revised model line-up, the significantly enhanced Sportage is available in South Africa. . Launched in…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] As we eagerly wait for the next BMW 3 Series to launch in SA in March next year, we have managed to source its local pricing. According to rumours, only two derivatives will be available at launch, the 330i and 320d. The 330i makes use of a turbocharged 2.0 petrol engine with 190…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 will not be fitted to the ‘everyday’ supercar The Audi R8 will see out its second generation with the existing 5.2-litre naturally-aspirated V10 engine as its sole powertrain option. In the first-generation car, the R8 was offered with a V10, while more affordable variants were powered by a 4.2-litre naturally-aspirated…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Ford Struandale Engine Plant commenced production of the new-generation diesel engines that are set to power the new Ford Ranger Raptor and selected Ranger and Everest models that will be launched in the first half of 2019. Assembled on an all-new high-tech assembly line, the start of production for the new engine…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Improved handling, but no extra grunt for the retuned family sedans The new Toyota Camry TRD and Avalon TRD models have been unveiled ahead of their in-the-flesh debut at the 2018 Los Angeles motor show. Both cars are powered by the company’s 3.5-litre V6. Although fitted with a cat-back exhaust, designed to offer a…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Hiroto Saikawa reveals whistleblower tip-off led to investigation, and eventual arrest of Ghosn During an extraordinary hour-and-a-half long press conference, Hiroto Saikawa, CEO of Nissan, talked candidly as he could about the events leading to Carlos Ghosn’s arrest, and his influence on the company. In a spartan room, notable for the complete lack…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Ford confirms full pricing and specs for its jacked-up Focus, set to arrive next year. Ford has confirmed the Focus Active is coming to Australia next year, with pricing to kick off at $29,990 before on-road costs. With tougher looks and 34mm more ground clearance than the regular Focus hatchback, the Active sports…