Bentley has announced the expansion of its Bentayga range to include a third derivative powered by a 4,0-litre, twin-turbocharged V8 petrol engine. The petrol-flavoured V8 model joins the existing W12 petrol and V8 diesel variants. Of course, the Volkswagen Group engine is already used in vehicles such as the Porsche Cayenne and Lamborghini Urus. Dubbed […]
Renault Sport has revealed its new limited-edition Clio RS 18 derivative, which is named after the French automaker’s 2018 Formula One challenger. Rumour has it that this special edition model will be launched in South Africa in the second quarter of 2018. The new model echoes the black-and-yellow livery of Renault’s F1 car, with the […]
Ford has revealed its new Edge ST, affixing the high-performance badge to its mid-size SUV. While the Edge isn’t offered here in South Africa, the reveal does seemingly signal the start of the automaker’s fresh plan to bulk up its Ford Performance line-up with fast SUVs. The first SUV to be tuned by the Ford […]
Kia Motors has released three sketches of its new, third-generation Cerato sedan, which is due to be fully revealed at the upcoming North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The Korean automaker says its compact sedan (known as the Forte sedan in some markets, including North America) has gained a “more sophisticated appearance” thanks to […]
Subaru has released a pair of teaser images of its new Viziv Performance STI Concept, which likely previews the Japanese brand’s next-generation WRX STI. The fresh version of the show car (based on the Viziv Performance Concept sports sedan revealed in 2017) will be revealed at the Tokyo Motor Show later this month. The Shibuya-based […]
Mini has revealed minor styling and equipment updates for its three- and five-door hatchbacks as well as its convertible. The refreshed models are expected to arrive in South Africa in the second quarter of 2018, with local pricing and specifications set to be revealed closer to launch. The BMW-backed automaker says the update includes “a […]
Set to hit the market in South Africa in the final week of January, at launch the range will comprise six hatch derivatives, five powered by a 1,0-litre TSI unit, albeit in two states of tune. In Trendline (five-speed manual) and Comfortline (five-speed manual or seven-speed DSG) guise, this petrol engine generates 70 kW at […]
Mercedes-Benz has revealed a pair of new camping concepts built around its new X-Class double-cab bakkie. The first features a demountable cabin courtesy of the folks over at Tischer while the second boasts an integrated kitchen system from VanEssa Mobilcamping. The Stuttgart-based brand says these two solutions offer avid campers both off-road capability and a […]
Set to be revealed at CES next week is this next-generation FCEV crossover by Hyundai. The crossover does have a name but that’s only going to be publicised when the car takes the stage in Las Vegas. Set to expand the South Korean manufacturer’s Eco-friendly catalogue, the new crossover will introduce Hyundai’s hydrogen fuel cell […]
Kia’s current popular hybrid SUV, the Niro, is set to get a fully electric variant which will be officially revealed at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show this year. The new Niro will possess a new battery-electric powertrain which builds on from the current hybrid model. The teased concept will also show off a unique human-machine […]
