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Kia Sportage Adds Diesel Models

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   Colin Windell

Kia Sportage has introduced three new diesel models to its range alongside the turbo-petrol versions launched in September last year. The new models feature a 1.6-litre turbo-diesel engine with a 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT). All Sportage models come with an Unlimited Kilometre/5-year warranty, with Roadside Assistance and a pre-paid 6-ye

MINI Preparing two electric vehicles MINI Preparing to Launch Fifth-Generation with EVs

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New Model Toyota Urban Cruiser Toyota Unveils Bigger Urban Cruiser

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Honda launches Honda Civic Type R Honda Launches Most Potent Civic Type R

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New Models: Ford Everest Wildtrak and XLT Ford Adds Wildtrak and XLT Variants to the Everest

 Colin Windell

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Ford wasted little time in growing its family by adding the Wildtrak and XLT specification variants to the Everest clan. Following its success in the Ford Ranger clan, Ford is excited to add the Wildtrak to the Everest SUV line-up. The Wildtrak badge embodies trend-setting style, luxury, comfort, and advanced driver assistance technologies.
Kyalami to host Festival of Motoring in August Festival of Motoring Returns to Kyalami

 Colin Windell

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The Kyalami Grand Prix circuit will once again host the Festival of Motoring for the sixth time, with the 2023 edition opening its gates from August 25 to August 27. The event will feature leading car manufacturers showcasing their range of cars on various tracks, including the main circuit, the handling track, and the 4x4 course.
New Model - Opel Corsa Lite Lite Returns to Corsa Range

 Colin Windell

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The Lite name has been revived as part of the updates to the Opel Corsa range for 2023, bowing in at R349 900 for the turbo-charged 1,2-litre. The Opel Corsa is now in its sixth generation. The Lite arrived in November 1996 as a South African-specific model, the second-generation Corsa produced locally in a three-door guise.
Upgraded Mercedes-Benz GLC Mercedes-Benz GLC Upgraded to a More Capable Offroader

 Colin Windell

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The Mercedes-Benz GLC has undergone updates to make it even more capable and luxurious for off-road driving. Mercedes-Benz South Africa offers a mild-hybrid system with 48-volt technology and an integrated starter generator for the GLC. Pricing includes a 5-year/100,000 km PremiumDrive Platinum service, maintenance plan and CO2 tax.
carshop-new-model-suzuki-grand-vitara Suzuki Grand Vitara Gets Grand Treatment

 Colin Windell

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The new Grand Vitara has been completely redesigned from the ground up, with a focus on style, technology, and ride comfort. The K15B, a naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine, and the K15C petrol engine with mild hybrid electric power, named SHVS or Smart Hybrid Vehicle, are two versions of Suzuki’s K15 engine on offer.
New Omoda C5 SUV Chery South Africa Introduces Omoda C5 SUV

 Colin Windell

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The Omoda has a futuristic look, standing on large wheels (up to 18-inch alloys), with a sloping roof resting on darkened roof pillars and the multi-dimensional grille forming the centrepiece of its appearance. At the rear, there is a dual-stacked roof spoiler and multi-dimensional rear lights with contrasting red highlights on the Elegance S-model
New Nissan X-Trail New Nissan X-Trail: Building On a Legacy

 Colin Windell

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The all-new Nissan X-Trail is now available in South Africa, and it builds on a two-decade legacy, forming part of Nissan's long-standing heritage in the SUV segment. The premium crossover has a generous seven-seat configuration, versatile luggage space, and caters, seamlessly for the practicalities of day-to-day life, making it the ideal addition
New Volkswagen Golf 8 R Volkswagen Preparing to Unleash Golf 8 R

 Colin Windell

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The most powerful hatch in the Volkswagen arsenal, the Golf 8 R, goes on sale locally at the end of April – the 400 Nm powerhouse can race to 100 km/h in just 4,8 seconds. The new Golf 8 R is powered by a 2,0-litre four-cylinder EA 888 engine with an all-wheel drive and standard features like mobile inductive charging and a panoramic sunroof.
Suzuki Introduces Eeco Panel Van Suzuki Auto South Africa Introduces Eeco Panel Van

 Colin Windell

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The Eeco targets last-mile deliveries, the event industry, bands, florists, chemists and any other urban freight service with a large, hinged rear opening door and sliding doors on either side. The cargo box is 1 620 mm long by 1 300 mm wide and 1 070 mm tall with no intrusion from the wheel arches.
March New Vehicle Sales Interest Rate Hike Dampers March Vehicle Sales

 Colin Windell

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Strike action and another interest rate hike put the dampers on new car sales in March, with the month closing 308 units down on the same month in 2022 as buyers held back or deferred purchases – however, commercial vehicle sales grew slightly.
Gordon Murray Launches T.33 Spider Gordon Murray Launches T.33 Spider

 Colin Windell

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Italian expat Professor Gordon Murray has launched the T.33 Spider with two removable roof panels, a deployable rear window, and a naturally aspirated Cosworth GMA.2 V12 behind the cabin. The T.33 Spider, just like the T.33, will be hand-built at Highams Park GMA's all-new bespoke headquarters at Windlesham in the UK, with the products tailored to
Repo Rate Hike to affect car buyers Repo Rate Hike Puts Pressure on Car Buyers

 Colin Windell

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The new hike in the repo rate announced by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has put even more pressure on car buyers to eke out the most from their money – thus strengthening the case for looking at pre-owned vehicles on portals such as Carshop.co.za. The hike in the repo rate is 50 basis points and is the second rise in interest rates this ye
IONIQ 6 Electrified Streamliner won big at World Car of the Year Awards Hyundai Wins Big at World Car of the Year Awards

 Colin Windell

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Hyundai aced the recent World Car of the Year Awards announced at the New York Motor Show, taking overall honours, World Electric Vehicle and World Car Design titles as well – this, for the second consecutive year.
New Toyota Fortuner New Updated Fortuner with Stylish Looks

 Colin Windell

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With a market share of 40% and selling around 800 units a month, the Toyota Fortuner rules the medium SUV roost and has now been given design and technical enhancements in line with trends within the category.
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