The Ford Mustang, which was facelifted earlier this year, can be a bit of a handful through the corners when fitted with the brand’s naturally aspirated 5,0-litre V8. But now the “Performance Pack Level 2” for the Mustang GT has been detailed, and it includes a few items to make the vehicle sharper through the […]
We’ve already seen the modified Elantra Sport that Hyundai will be showing off at SEMA 2017, and now the Korean automaker has taken the wraps off its extreme new Vaccar Tucson Sport concept. Created in partnership with Vaccar, the tuned Tucson features what Hyundai describes as “considerable” modifications to the powertrain, design, infotainment system and suspension. So, a […]
Does the new BMW M5 have a little too much power for your liking? Well, G-Power has turned its attention to two slightly tamer versions of the 5 Series, giving each a bump in performance. Thanks to the G-Power Bi-Tronik 5 V1 ECU module, the 540i’s peak outputs from its B58 turbocharged 3,0-litre straight-six engine […]
The third-generation Nissan X-Trail was recently handed a facelift, and now the updated version has arrived in South Africa. The revised local range grows from five to eight derivatives, with three seven-seater derivatives now also available. As before, the local line-up kicks off with a naturally aspirated 2,0-litre petrol engine worth 106 kW and 200 N.m […]
Porsche has unveiled its new 911 Carrera T, a pared-back derivative that the automaker says revives the “puristic concept” behind the 911 T of 1968. Yes, driving fans, that means the new 911 Carrera T is all about reduced weight, shorter transmission ratios (for its manual gearbox) and rear-wheel drive, complete with mechanical rear differential lock. The 3,0-litre, […]
The Exclusive Manufaktur department is essentially Porsche’s in-house personalisation division that helps customers individualise their new vehicles with special paints and materials. To show exactly what it can do, the Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur department went to work on the Macan Turbo Performance. To personalise the exterior of the crossover, Porsche has added 21-inch 911 Turbo […]
Back in March, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the new E-Class Cabriolet, which joined the sedan and coupé (plus the estate in some markets) in the Stuttgart-based automaker’s line-up. And now this soft-top has officially landed in South Africa. The local range comprises three derivatives – the E220d, E300 and E400 4Matic – all using the brand’s nine-speed automatic […]
Mercedes-Benz recently announced that production of its madcap G500 4×4² is set to come to an end as it prepares to roll out the next-generation G-Class in 2018. And now the automaker has revealed a “Final Edition” version of the Mercedes-AMG G65 to mark the discontinuation of the V12-powered monster. Limited to just 65 examples worldwide, the Affalterbach-based performance […]
Hyundai and Blood Type Racing have teamed up to customise an Elantra Sport for SEMA 2017. The front-wheel-drive performance sedan, which impressed us when we tested it in standard guise in our September 2017 issue, has been kitted out with extensive aerodynamic and mechanical upgrades. According to Hyundai, the BTR Edition Elantra Sport concept is […]
Earlier this month, Toyota South Africa Motors quietly added six new automatic derivatives to its local Hilux range. And now we can confirm that a small handful of specification changes will also be made as this expanded 32-variant line-up is rolled out. All 2,8 GD-6 derivatives – across the single-, xtra- and double-cab ranges – (plus the sole […]
