The second-generation Volkswagen Amarok is co-developed alongside the Ford Ranger, but the South African lineup has thus far been missing one thing available elsewhere in the world: the 2.3-litre turbo-petrol engine. That will soon be changing as a Volkswagen executive has confirmed the arrival of the 222kW, 452Nm, 2.3-litre engine […]
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The Last ‘Base’ Bugatti Chiron Has Been Delivered
Now, there are only special versions left to be built. Bugatti has confirmed that it has built the last ‘regular’ Chiron models, sending off the 1,103kW variant with a special Sur Mesure creation bound for a Canadian customer. The only remaining Chiron models to be built are the low-volume special […]
Guenther Steiner Fired, Ayao Komatsu Appointed As Haas F1 Team Principal
After Haas F1 Team finished dead last in the 2023 Formula 1 Championship, Team Principal Guenther Steiner has been fired, replaced by Ayao Komatsu with immediate effect, the team has announced. Komatsu has been promoted from within, most recently serving as Director of Engineering after starting with the team in […]
Williams Racing Agrees To Mercedes F1 Power Until 2030
The Williams Racing Formula 1 team will continue to be powered by Mercedes-Benz engines until 2030, becoming the second customer team of Mercedes engines, following McLaren. This should come as no surprise as Williams has used Mercedes engines since 2014. New regulations come into effect in 2026, reducing the reliance […]
Lamborghini Telemetry X Driving Coach Revealed: Smart Tech That Makes You Faster On Track
At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024, Lamborghini revealed the Telemetry X concept, a next-generation driver coach that will feature in future models and make you a faster driver on track. If you’ve ever been fortunate enough to see track analytics on a track day and be able to compare […]
Baby Alfa Romeo SUV To Be Called The Milano
Alfa Romeo has announced the name of its new junior SUV: the Alfa Romeo Milano. This new subcompact model will be revealed in April 2024, but leaked patent documents and digital wizardry from Masera have given us an early look at what the model will look like (above). The Alfa […]
Pre-Series Porsche Taycan Smashes Tesla Model S Plaid’s Nurburgring Record
An as-yet-unnamed Porsche Taycan prototype has set a new Nurburgring record for electric sedans, lapping the Green Hell in 7:07.55 minutes on the 20.8km full-length configuration. The prototype is a new variant of the Taycan due to be unveiled as part of the EV’s first facelift this year and is […]
Volvo’s Smallest EV En Route to South Africa
The first batch of Volvo EX30s bound for South Africa are currently en route, the automaker has confirmed. Ahead of a Q1 2024 launch, the EX30 is not only Volvo’s most affordable electrical vehicles (EVs) but one of South Africa’s most affordable EVs, priced from R775 900 in base form. […]
2024 South African Car of the Year Semi-Finalists Announced
The South African Guild of Mobility Journalists (SAGMJ) has announced the 25 semi-finalists for the 2024 South African Car of the Year (COTY) competition across eight categories. From 80 eligible vehicles, 30 were nominated, with 25 moving forward to the next phase of the competition. Budget and Compact Compact Family […]
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