BMW has taken the wraps off two new special-edition models: the X6 M Sport Edition and the X5 Special Edition. The Long Beach Blue metallic exterior paint shade and carbon-fibre interior trim strips are exclusive elements of the M Sport Edition package for the BMW X6 (with Carbon Black and Mineral White metallic paint finishes […]
Back in June, Volkswagen revealed the sixth-generation Polo in five-door hatchback guise. And now a teaser sketch posted on social media by a journalist in Brazil gives us an idea of what the sedan version will look like. According to journalist Fernando Calmon (who posted the sketch on Instagram), VW in Brazil has confirmed that the new […]
The updated Range Rover has been revealed, and like the refreshed Range Rover Sport unveiled just a week ago, a new plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) derivative – with “uncompromised off-road capability” – has been added. Of course, there have been a few subtle changes to the exterior design as well, while the British brand claims “heightened […]
With a total of 19 wins at the Le Mans 24 Hours, Porsche is the most successful team to participate in the prestigious endurance race. To celebrate this, the German automaker has created three special-edition 911 GTS British Legends models, each paying homage a British driver (and his car) who played an important role in […]
Mazda has released a handful of teaser images ahead of the Tokyo Motor Show, with one of the two new concepts likely previewing the next-generation Mazda3. The two concepts will be on display at the show, along with the new CX-8 and a special edition MX-5. A technology exhibit of the Japanese brand’s new Skyactiv-X petrol engine is also planned. […]
Jeep South Africa has confirmed that the Grand Cherokee Trackhawk will be launched locally in 2018. The juggernaut performance SUV employs a 6,2-litre V8 delivering a whopping 527 kW and 874 N.m to all four wheels, granting it a claimed 0-100 km/h time of just 3,6 seconds, a quartermile sprint of 11,6 seconds and a top speed […]
Toyota South Africa Motors has added six new self-shifting derivatives to its local Hilux range, swelling the line-up to some 32 variants. In effect, the local arm of the Japanese automaker has introduced automatic versions of six existing manual models (including two self-shifting 2,4-litre models). The first three new derivatives fall in the diesel-powered single-cab bakkie category. […]
At the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, the facelifted Toyota Land Cruiser Prado was revealed, featuring rather a subtle update. And now we have local pricing for the refreshed model. The facelift is largely cosmetic, with a handful of updates made inside and out. While the engine options and derivative names have stayed exactly the same, we’ll […]
This is the TJ Cruiser, a fresh concept that Toyota describes as part cargo van and part SUV. The Japanese brand says the new four-seater show car, which will make its official debut at the Tokyo Motor Show, rides on the latest TNGA platform. The automaker says the concept is fitted with a 2,0-litre engine as […]
Toyota has taken the wraps off its new GR HV Sports concept – complete with a targa-top design – ahead of its premiere at the Tokyo Motor Show. The Japanese automaker says the new show car is “reminiscent” of Toyota Gazoo Racing’s TS050 Hybrid racing car that competes in the World Endurance Championship. And there’s […]
