Car Launches

08Nov 2017

Centre stage on the Gemballa stand at this year’s SEMA is the 911 Turbo-based, GT Concept, tuned Porsche boasting an extensive aerodynamic kit and massive bump in power. Gemballa has fitted a wider front bumper with carbon fibre lip and new rear bumper with an integrated diffuser, side skirts, fender extensions, an enlarged carbon fibre wing. The […]

08Nov 2017

Although very few finer details accompany its release, here is your first look at the 2018 Jeep Wrangler. And its maker labels it as its most capable off-roader ever to date. While the new Wrangler remains true to its predecessor in terms of styling, some modern touches have been added. Trim lines revealed here include Sahara and Rubicon variants. Notable visual differences […]

08Nov 2017

The Honda NSX, sold in the United States under the Acura banner, is the Japanese manufacturer’s flagship performance car. And now the mid-engined plug-in hybrid has received a GT3-inspired makeover at the hands of ScienceofSpeed. Unveiled at SEMA, this special NSX has been handed an exterior makeover that includes angry front strakes, carbon-fibre ducted rocker […]

08Nov 2017

BMW has taken the wraps off a special one-off called the M3 30 Years American Edition at SEMA 2017. Created by BMW Group Designworks to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the M3 in the United States, the German brand says this one-off “is expected to be available for purchase” after the show. No word yet […]

08Nov 2017

Still mourning the untimely death of Volkswagen’s Golf R400 project? Well, the folks over at ABT Sportsline have the answer… Yes, the VW specialist tuner from Germany has boosted the latest version of the VW Golf R to a whopping, Audi RS3-rivalling 294 kW (or 400 hp). Apparently using nothing more that its “specially developed” ABT Engine […]

08Nov 2017

Although the lightly facelifted BMW 2 Series range – which includes the coupé and convertible body styles – has been available to order locally for a little while already, it is now officially on offer in South Africa. Updates to the rear-wheel-drive 2 Series include sharper front-end styling thanks to a larger kidney grille and more prominent air intakes, along […]

08Nov 2017

Currently, the hottest F-Pace offered by Jaguar is the 280 kW 35t S variant, which draws its urge from the British brand’s familiar supercharged 3,0-litre V6. For those who want a bit more oomph, German tuner Arden has provided a solution (that can be applied to most of the rest of the F-Pace range, too). […]

25Oct 2017

This is the Subaru Viziv Performance concept, which has been unveiled in Tokyo and likely previews the next-generation Impreza WRX. Although there’s not much technical information about the new concept, there are at least a handful of revealing images. The Subaru Viziv Performance concept is wide and angular, with the usual signature Subaru cues, including […]

25Oct 2017

Mazda has taken the wraps off its new Kai concept at the Tokyo Motor Show, with the newcomer likely previewing the next-generation Mazda3 hatchback. Billed as a “compact hatchback that heralds a new generation of inspired vehicles”, the Kai concept employs the Japanese brand’s new Skyactiv-X engine, which is set to become the world’s first commercial petrol […]

25Oct 2017

  Lexus has revealed its new LS+ Concept vehicle at the Tokyo Motor Show, essentially previewing an “automated-driving-capable” future version of its LS flagship sedan. Toyota’s luxury arm says the concept is equipped with automated driving technologies “planned for application in 2020”, while its styling suggests the future look of the LS. You’ll recognise the […]