The new Opel Mokka SUV is anything but normal with a striking design, signaling the new design direction of the brand. And it’s an exciting one for Mzansi SUV buyers looking for style. The new Opel Mokka is compact five-seater SUV with short overhangs and a wide footprint. Seen from the front, the most striking …
Kona gains 206kW N spec and its quick
The all-new KONA N, an urban compact high-performance “hot SUV” that combines exhilarating performance with a balanced day-to-day driving experience, has joined the upgraded i30 N in South Africa to expand Hyundai’s N brand line-up. The exterior design features understated design elements with N-exclusive red accents. The combination of body-coloured claddings and the 19-inch wheels …
206kW i30N gains DCT Auto and targets GTI 8
Hyundai’s i30 N has been enhanced with a new design focused on performance, emotion and statement, and for the first time, the upgraded i30 N will be available with N DCT – an eight-speed dual clutch transmission which offers paddle shifters and enables three new N performance functions for an even sportier driving experience. When …
Hyundai Grand Creta enters 7 seat SUV segment
Hyundai has added yet another SUV to its range in South Africa – the Grand Creta – with two extra seats, a longer body and wheelbase, a long list of standard features at a very competitive price. The new Grand Creta come in two specifications levels, the Executive and the Elite. Hyundai’s Grand Creta retains the …
New Chery Tiggo 7pro launched in Mzansi
Cherry has added another SUV in its value packed line up in Mzansi, the Tiggo 7pro majors on value. Before one gets to value, buyers who are looking for an suv that looks the part will certainly not be dissapointed. The front is dominated by a large grille with a diamond mesh grille with chrome …
How to claim for your tyre due to potholes
Many Mzansi motorists suffer damage to their car, tyres or wheel rims as a result of the road conditions. According to Insurance company Auto and General, between January 2020 and January 2021 there has been as much as a 47% increase in the number of claims from insurance holders due to tyre and rim damage …
New Ford models get powerful new engines
The recent unveil of the New Ford Ranger and Everest revealed dynamic designs with class leading tech and quality. Now we also have the power figures. The recent reveal of the New Ford Ranger Raptor showed that Ford was serious about dominating the power and performance bakkie segment. The Raptor got special attention from Ford …
Toyota RAV-4 gets spec and Hybrid model updates
Toyota has updated the RAV-4 SUV with additional spec but most importantly the addition of Hybrid models that respond to the demand for efficient multi use vehicles in Mzansi. For 2022, the RAV4 Hybrid line-up has been revised, with a new two-grade strategy comprising the familiar GX-R and VX. With the adoption of the new …
VWSA welcomes new Human Resources Director and Board Member
Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) has appointed a new Human Resources Director and Board member, to be based in Kariega, Eastern Cape. Russell Coleman will join the VWSA Board of Management from 1 April 2022. Russell brings with him over 20 years of experience in the manufacturing space, both in the automotive and FMCG industries. …
New Hyundai Tucson lands in Mzansi
Hyundai Mzansi is on a roll with bold design models being launched in the local market. Soon after the “Stop and ask if its a Hyundai” Staria wowed Mzansi, we now have the equally bold design Tuscon being launched to wow SUV buyers looking for value and versatility. Featuring bigger and wider dimensions as compared …