Tag: carandbikesa

Nissan and Red-Lined Motoring Adventure teamed up with Joey Evans

Car and Bike SA
Share Button

This past weekend Nissan South Africa and Red-Lined Motoring Adventure teamed up with Joey Evans as he navigated Terence Marsh at the 4th race of the South African Cross-Country Series (SACCS) in Bronkhorstspruit, Mpumalanga. “What a great weekend!” An excited Evans said post the race. He further stated; “Being an adrenaline junkie myself, I didn’t realise how much excitement the Nissan Navara could generate within me – almost just as much as being on a bike. Thank you, Terence and Nissan, for the incredible experience.” Evans and Marsh completed the…

Read More about this topic

The V8 power unit for the new BMW 8 Series Coupe: A masterpiece from the Munich engine plant.

Car and Bike SA
Share Button

Assembly of the new eight-cylinder engine featuring BMW M Performance TwinPower Turbo technology at the long-established BMW Group headquarters excels through high-tech and precision craftsmanship Munich. The new BMW 8 Coupe is now rolling off the assembly line at the BMW Dingolfing plant, whilst the engine for the most dynamic model variant is being built at the company’s main factory in Munich. Parallel to the start of production of the luxury sports car, assembly of the first V8 engines for the BMW M850i xDrive Coupe (combined fuel consumption: 10.5 – 10.0 l/100 km; combined CO2…

Read More about this topic

CHARITIES BENEFIT FROM HUGELY SUCCESSFUL KNYSNA MOTOR SHOW IN 2018

Car and Bike SA
Share Button

The Knysna Motor Show, sponsored by Sanlam Private Wealth, and held on April 29,2018 was a phenomenal success. Not only was a high standard of awesome cars and motorcycles on display, with impeccable organisation, but a record crowd of more than 8000 people attended. We are delighted to advise that after accounting for the motor show expenses we were able to donate R116,000 to charity. The charities that benefited from this generous donation are, Knysna and Sedgefield Hospice, Knysna Animal Welfare, E-PAP (NPO feeding scheme for underprivileged children), FAMSA (NPO…

Read More about this topic

Toyota C-HR, an all-new range topping model is introduced

Car and Bike SA
Share Button

Grand Grade Offering more in the way of style, comfort, convenience and safety specification. The addition of the new aptly-named Luxury grade model, brings the derivative tally to four: Standard, Plus, Plus CVT and Luxury. Exterior Enhancements Distinguishing the Luxury model from the standard and Plus derivatives is an expressive bi-tone design. A black roof, roof-pillars and side-mirrors create the striking two-tone effect. The black upper section can be combined with four exterior colours to create a C-HR that suits the individual’s personality. The options are White Pearl, Cinnabar Red…

Read More about this topic

Both cars home at Spa 24 and Top Ten for Nissan

Car and Bike SA
Share Button

  SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium – Nissan’s newly-evolved GT-R gave a strong performance for the GT Sport Motul Team RJN at the 24 Hours of Spa in Belgium. The No. 23 2018-spec Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3 completed its first 24-hour race and scored a topseven finish after leading the race at one stage through the night. Lucas Ordonez, Alex Buncombe and Matt Parry just missed out on the Super Pole session on Thursday, qualifying 21st for Saturday’s race. At the green flag, the GT-R NISMO GT3 made strong progress and settled into…

Read More about this topic

Top-10 best-selling passenger vehicles for July 2018

Car and Bike SA
Share Button

South Africa’s total new vehicle sales were up by 2.6% year-on-year in July, with 47 881 units sold versus 46 671 in the corresponding month last year. According to data released today by the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa), the passenger vehicle segment, which contributed 67% of all new vehicle sales in July, was up 4.3% year-on-year with 32 108 units sold. * Sales figures are supplied by Naamsa and exclude non-reporting manufacturers.   The dealer channel which accounted for 80% of July’s sales, is up…

Read More about this topic

Sales record for SA’s Auto Brand of the Year 2018!

Car and Bike SA
Share Button

It seems like there is only one way for Suzuki Auto South Africa – up! According to the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa), Suzuki set a new record in July when it reported 1 237 new vehicle sales. This is a significant improvement on its last sales record, set in February 2018, when it sold 1 179 Suzuki cars and SUVs. The detailed Naamsa sales statistics show that Suzuki has broken its own sales record four times since it breached the magical 1 000-unit a month…

Read More about this topic

X-Class X-Perience Days set to thrill South Africans

Car and Bike SA
Share Button

After just less than three months of its much-anticipated launch, it is clear that the Mercedes-Benz X-Class combines an unmatched on-road drive with undeniable off-road capabilities. Those who have driven it are completely convinced that it is a vehicle in a league of its own. Through the regional X-Class X-Perience Days, Mercedes-Benz Vans is offering the general public an opportunity to experience the X-Class’ tangible benefits of thrilling performance, high levels of safety and generous amounts of loading space. The details of the X-Class X-Perience Days are as follows: 4…

Read More about this topic

Lexus unveils striking LFA art car

Car and Bike SA
Share Button

Lexus will unveil a uniquely-painted LFA this weekend to celebrate the debut of its RC F GT3 contender in the Total 24 Hours of Spa endurance race. The reveal of the LFA Art Car also marks the 10th anniversary of the Lexus “F” performance brand and showcases the brand’s passion and dedication to creativity and design. The bespoke livery of this one-off vehicle was designed by Portuguese artist Pedro Henriques, who transformed the supercar’s exterior with a striking black-and-white theme. His design unites the lines of the iconic Lexus LFA…

Read More about this topic

How to: Drive a Ford Model T

Car and Bike SA
Share Button

It’s the second-most-popular car in history, but maybe the most formidable to drive. Ford’s Model T is the second-most-popular car of all time, outselling all but the Volkswagen Beetle, and more than 15 million Ts were built over its 19-year life span. But the Ford was designed before driver controls were standardized, so the odd position of the throttle, brake, and shifter make driving a Model T an archaic and dangerous experience. It’s like trying to do the Charleston while loading a musket after a big night at the speak-easy.…

Read More about this topic

How To: Read a Tyre Sidewall

Car and Bike SA
Share Button

There?s a lot more information on a tyre?s sidewall than you think, such as where the tyre was made and when, and sometimes even whether your tire complies with pass-by noise regulations in Europe. Here’s how to decode it all: 1.) “245”: The numbers preceding the slash indicate the distance, in millimeters, across the widest point of the tire—called section width (245mm, or 9.65 inches, in this case)—when mounted on a wheel of specified width. Often listed before this number are letters that loosely signify the kind of duty for…

Read More about this topic

China stakes claim on electric car market with 100 new models at auto show

Car and Bike SA
Share Button

Chinese car brands are staking a leadership claim in the global race to dominate electric vehicles, unveiling and promoting more than 100 new models at the country’s annual auto show. More than two-thirds of the hybrid and fully electric plug-in cars on display in Beijing are from Chinese brands, despite international car giants trying hard to court the huge local market with the unveiling of several new electric SUVs. New energy vehicles (NEVs) aren’t just fashionable in China’s big cities — they are also being actively pushed by China’s government…

Read More about this topic

This is a rear-drive modified Lambo with 610Kws

Car and Bike SA
Share Button

When Lamborghini relieved the Huracan of its front driveshaft, thus making it rear-wheel drive, it also cut power from 449Kws to ‘just’ 427Kws. The lighter, edgier LP580-2 would still do 0-100Km/h in less than 3.5 seconds and nudge 320km/h flat out, though. And for the first time, pull big, smokey slides in the process. Novitec’s Huracan will also do smokey drifts. Bigger ones, if the power figure is anything to go buy. To the naturally-aspirated V10 the German tuner has bolted two – yes, two – superchargers, taking total output to…

Read More about this topic

2017 Renault Duster Revealed

Car and Bike SA
Share Button

What is it? Shockingly affordable, says Renault . How shocking? This compact crossover-style machine costs from R304 900 or R85 000 less than the price of a Nissan Qashqai 1.5cdi. The Duster is bigger inside, too and has the same 1.5-litre dCi turbodiesel engine should you so wish. That’s shocking. Indeed, it should be no surprise to find there are compromises to saving money when buying a Renault Duster. It’s just that the proven Renault bits beneath mean it shouldn’t break or fall to bits.  To buyers who want something…

Read More about this topic

200 unit limited run model celebrates BMW’s DTM 2016 driver’s title win

Car and Bike SA
Share Button

BMW has unveield the DTM Champion Edition M4, complete with a huge rear wing, a BMW M colour sticker kit and a power boost up to 493bhp.   Effectively an M4 GTS but with a different set of decals, the DTM special uses the same water injection technology and has a 0-62mph time of 3.8 seconds. The car also comes with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres and the quite frankly ludicrous titanium exhaust system found on the GTS. The sticker and aero kit is said to mimic DTM race…

Read More about this topic

The New Nissan X-Trail 2017 face lift has arrived

Car and Bike SA
Share Button

The Nissan X-Trail SUV benefits from trim and tech updates, now we drive the face lifted model in Cape town, SA for the first time The Qashqai has been Nissan’s bread-winner in the SUV sector since it launched in 2009, but the X-Trail has also proven an undisputed success for the brand. Last year, more than 19,000 units were sold in SA, with an astounding 766,000 models finding homes globally. The current third-generation car has been around since 2013. Four years later, Nissan has freshened it up with a facelift.…

Read More about this topic

BMW’s new ‘Concept Link’ scooter

Car and Bike SA
Share Button

Think scooter meets smartphone BMW Motorrad Concept Linkby visordown YOU’RE riding your motorcycle (or scooter) when suddenly you realise you don’t know where your next appointment is. If only your motorcycle (or scooter) knew. No, we’ve never thought this either. But BMW Motorrad has never been one to let mere demand dictate innovation and so the German firm has just unveiled this, an electric scooter concept that ‘keeps the rider connected while riding, thereby expanding his mobile world by providing him with new opportunities’. See, you want it now, don’t you? Called…

Read More about this topic

Renault shows off new Megane RS in Monaco

Car and Bike SA
Share Button

Five-door layout, auto and manual options confirmed for French GTI rival. Renault has fired its first shots in a looming hot hatch battle, presenting the new Megane RS to Formula One spectators at the Monaco Grand Prix. Nico Hulkenberg, star driver for Renault’s F1 program, punted a mildly disguised example of the upcoming model around the circuit during a celebration of the brand’s grand prix history. The 2015 Le Mans winner seemed happy with the car, telling Renault publicists he was “hooked first time out by the excellence of its…

Read More about this topic

Inside Mercedes-AMG’s F1-powered supercar

Car and Bike SA
Share Button

New machine to feature more than 736kW of hybrid power The new $3.4 million Mercedes-AMG hypercar, known under the internal working name Project One, will be powered by an advanced petrol-electric plug in hybrid drivetrain based around an Formula One derived petrol engine that operates in combination with four electric motors to deliver an overall output of over 736kW in most performance orientated driving mode, AMG boss Tobias Moers has confirmed. The hi-tech driveline, unveiled at a media event at the Nurburgring 24 Hour race in Germany, uses a heavily…

Read More about this topic

New BMW 8-Series line-up, M8 super coupe #BMW #M8

Car and Bike SA
Share Button

BMW’s M division has wasted little time in making public its plans for the new 8-Series by unleashing an early camouflaged prototype of its upcoming M8 in the support program for this year’s Nurburgring 24 hour race. The impromptu appearance of the M8 prototype at the circuit where much of the chassis development work on the new performance coupe is set to take place comes just two days after the Concept 8-Series design study was unveiled as a preview to the forthcoming 8-Series at the Concorso d’Eleganza in Como, Italy.…

Read More about this topic