Posted on 30 January 2013. Tags: Auris, Toyota
Welcome the new C-segment 2013 Toyota Auris, a bewitching car according to Toyota. According to Glenn Crompton, Vice President of Marketing, the changes to the all-new Auris are dramatic: “It now looks a lot sharper and more distinctive. It’s lower and visually has a more dynamic stance but the revisions are much more than just […]
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Posted on 29 January 2013. Tags: Hyundai, Santa Fe
The arrival of the new third generation Hyundai Santa Fe should continue to worry competitors in the SUV segment. The Hyundai/Kia Group has managed over the years to grow their market share significantly mostly as a result of their increased model line-up but most I believe as a result of their improved styling and focus […]
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Posted on 24 January 2013. Tags: Aston Martin, Rapide, Rapide S
The more assertive looking Aston Martin Rapide S is touted as being the most powerful four-door Aston Martin to date. The peak output in the new Aston Martin Rapide S has been increased by 17% with the introduction of the new AM11 6.0 litre V12 power plant that sees it developing 410kW. The Aston Martin Rapide S […]
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Posted on 23 January 2013. Tags: Rolls-Royce, Wraith
The first official teaser image of the Rolls Royce Wraith was released yesterday ahead of its launch at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2013. We were going to attempt to write our own views of the Rolls Royce Wraith based on the silhouette of a picture Rolls Royce released yesterday but in retrospect we […]
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Posted on 18 January 2013. Tags: Altitude, Compass, Jeep
Jeep this week announced the launch of the limited edition Jeep Compass Altitude for the 2013 model year. In a week which has seen the launch of the Keep Grand Cherokee Alpine Edition, it seems Chrysler South Africa has decided to kick-start the year in an aggressive manner. We wonder what else they have planned […]
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Posted on 18 January 2013. Tags: Infiniti, Q50
The 2014 Infiniti Q50 has how do we put it “outstanding proportions and presence” according to the makers. Having been introduced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, it’s makers believe that the Infiniti Q50 will propel “Infiniti in a bold new direction, ” according to Infiniti President Johan de Nysschen. In fine-tuning […]
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Posted on 18 January 2013. Tags: Grand Cherokee, Jeep, SRT8
Chrysler South Africa this week announced the availability of the new 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 Alpine Edition. The limited edition Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 Alpine Edition features purely cosmetic changes and from what we gather no power enhancements. But then again the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 already has enough grunt so additional power is not really required. In addition […]
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Posted on 16 January 2013. Tags: CLA, mercedes, Mercedes-Benz
Official word on the Mercedes-Benz CLA four-door coupe is now out. After months of viewing camouflaged pictures of the CLA, Mercedes finally decided to alleviate us of our pain and show us the final product and just in time for the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) too. The Mercedes-Benz CLA build on or rather follows […]
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Posted on 15 January 2013. Tags: Audi, RS7, Sportback
Audi will be expanding its RS model line-up with the introduction of the Audi RS 7 Sportback at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Some cars deserve to be introduced starting first from the exterior styling, the interior styling followed lastly by the engine that actually propels them. However cars such as Audi’s RS models […]
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Posted on 14 January 2013. Tags: Captur, Renault
Renault last week introduced the Renault Captur Urban Crossover, its first urban crossover in it’s model line-up. What’s interesting is that the unveiling was hot on the heels of the unveiling of the Peugeot 2008 Urban Crossover. It seems the “Urban Crossover” is currently one of the key buzzwords in the automotive sector. The key […]
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