Car Launches

03Oct 2017

Honda has released a teaser sketch of the new Sports EV Concept that is set to be fully revealed at the Tokyo Motor Show late in October. The announcement of the Sports EV Concept follows the unveiling of the Urban EV Concept in Frankfurt. The Japanese brand has released few details about the new Sports EV Concept, […]

27Sep 2017

Audi Sport has taken the wraps off new Carbon Edition versions of its RS4 Avant and RS5 Coupé, each boasting lashings of carbon-fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP). The Ingolstadt automaker describes the new variants as “special editions”, but points out that they “will not be production limited”. No word on availability outside of Europe at this point. […]

27Sep 2017

Over the past few years, Suzuki has been steadily expanding its crossover line-up, with the little Ignis the latest addition. But there could be yet more little SUV-like models on the way. Set to be on display at the Tokyo Motor Show in October, a trio of new Xbee wagon concepts (pronounced Cross-Bee) could hint […]

27Sep 2017

Subaru has released a pair of teaser images essentially previewing the next-generation version of the WRX sedan. Dubbed the Subaru Viziv Performance Concept, the new show car will be on display at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show in October. The Japanese automaker says the new concept “expresses the enjoyment of driving” in the form of […]

26Sep 2017

Porsche has added a new flagship model to its Panamera Sport Turismo range, with the plug-in hybrid derivative boasting a system output of 500 kW. As with the Turbo S E-Hybrid variant in the conventional body style, the new all-wheel-drive Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo combines a 4,0-litre V8 engine with an electric motor, resulting in […]

26Sep 2017

Mercedes-Benz has released a fresh design sketch of its next-generation Sprinter, saying the new model’s official appearance will represent “the most important market launch in the van sector in 2018”. The Stuttgart-based brand says the new Sprinter will hit the market in Europe in the first half of 2018, with other markets to follow. It […]

21Sep 2017

Volvo Cars has whipped the covers off its new XC40, a fresh-faced small crossover set to take on the likes of the BMW X1, Mercedes-Benz GLA and Audi Q3 (and, in a way, the Q2 as well). Positioned below the XC60, the newcomer is Volvo’s first vehicle built on the Swedish brand’s new CMA platform, […]

20Sep 2017

Sorry folks, the fifth-generation Micra still hasn’t arrived locally. Instead, Nissan South Africa has opted to launch a reinvigorated version of its fourth-gen hatchback, branding it the Micra Active. With the likes of the Volkswagen Polo Vivo clearly in its sights, Nissan SA says the Micra Active features “important enhancements”, including “sporty exterior upgrades” and higher levels […]

20Sep 2017

Mitsubishi fans have been holding out for a new version of the Japanese brand’s legendary Lancer Evolution sports sedan for some time now. And their interest may well have been piqued with the automaker releasing a teaser image of its what it calls the “e-Evolution Concept”. Turns out, however, that the new model is an […]

20Sep 2017

Back in August, rumours surfaced that Toyota was planning to launch a new sports car series. And, as it turns out, the rumours were entirely true. Yes, Toyota has announced its new “GR” sports car series in Japan, revealing that it plans to “deploy the GR series outside of Japan as well gradually”. We’ve approached Toyota South […]