August 12, 2019 | Car And Bike SA

Does Mercedes-Benz still Hold its value the best?

August 12, 2019August 12, 2019 Car and Bike SA

20 years ago Mercedes-Benz had the reputation to have one of the better resale values, let’s see if this still rings true in 2019! We pick 3 brands and put them head to head with Leading Germans of the strongest selling segments to give them all a fair fight. Meet the Premium Hatchbacks. Audi A3 Bmw 1 series Mercedes-Benz A-Class According to Darryl Jacobson, managing director of True Price, the victor is clear: “The A-Class is in a different league to the other two German vehicles. Its resale value…

The Italians are coming…Moto Guzzi and Aprilia, are making a comeback

August 12, 2019August 12, 2019 Car and Bike SA

IMI to open Italian lifestyle emporium in Bryanston, Johannesburg The famed Italian motorcycle brands, Moto Guzzi and Aprilia, are making a comeback, thanks to an agreement between Piaggio, the global owner of these brands, Vespa South Africa and South African Italian Motorcycle Importers (IMI). The agreement will see IMI become the sole distributor of both brands, their parts and apparel, which they will offer from a brand-new Italian lifestyle emporium in Johannesburg. “We are very excited to bring the new range of Moto Guzzi and Aprilia motorcycles to South Africa…

Mercedes-Benz V-Class facelift: Pricing and Spec (2019)

August 12, 2019August 12, 2019 Car and Bike SA

The 2019 facelift makes for a refreshing feel to the already good V-Class. The LCI focus is on a restyled and striking front-end design, a sporty and streamlined cockpit as well as a new range of alloy wheels and interior trim options. New design and even greater comfort The V-Class facelift has a broader appearance and an even stronger visual presence thanks to its new front-end. This comes courtesy of a new bumper design with striking cooling air inlets and a new diamond structure in the radiator grille. The eye-catching…