Month: April 2021

NEW FERRARI LIMITED-EDITION V12: THE COUNTDOWN HAS BEGUN

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The new model is the ultimate expression of Ferrari’s concept of an extreme front-engined berlinetta, honing the characteristics of the 812 Superfast to a level never seen before. The result is a car that encapsulates  the company’s 70-plus years of experience on the world’s circuits, drawing on its thoroughbred sports car DNA to deliver a perfect marriage of performance, form, and function. Aimed at Ferrari’s most passionate collectors and connoisseurs, it features numerous engineering solutions to guarantee peerless driving pleasure. As is the case with all Ferrari’s cars, the most…

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New Look Suzuki Swift (2021)

Ray Stewart
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The model which is driving the success for Suzuki in South Africa is the Suzuki “Swift”, selling 749 units in March 2021 from a total number of units sold of 1 962 (38% of total sales). The Swift is also South Africa’s top award-winning Budget car of the year. Introduced to the SA market in 2018 the Swift has become a best seller and notched up Car of the year nominations in South Africa, Japan, and Europe. Now its time to give this winner an updated fresh face to ensure it stays on top of the…

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Introducing the new Jaguar I-PACE Black(2021)

Ray Stewart
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  As car manufactures accept the future of the automobile lies in all-electric powered vehicles they know they need to produce more appealing styled cars to ensure customers continue to buy their brand. Jaguar is one manufacturer which has pushed the boundaries in car design producing the I-Pace full electric model. This vehicle has achieved global recognition and won multiple awards for its outstanding design. In a further bid to up the tempo Jaguar is now launching the I-Pace Black edition. The Black variant includes a panoramic roof, privacy glass, and black gloss treatment on the mirror…

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Nissan Magnite (2021) Pricing and Spec

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The highly anticipated arrival to South Africa of the compact utility SUV the Nissan Magnite has been confirmed and is now available for purchase. The B-Sport Utility vehicle will compete with the likes of the newly introduced Suzuki Vitara Brezza and the Toyota Urban Cruiser. The Nissan Magnite comes with many first-in-class and best-in-segment features that will surely attract new buyers in this category to the Nissan brand. The Around View Monitor (AVM) is one of these features which provides the driver with a virtual bird’s eye view from above the vehicle. Other Best-in class…

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Toyota Prius (2021) Spec and Pricing

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The Toyota Prius is no stranger to the automobile market especially on the global stage where celebrities have made it an icon. Now in its 4 th – generation it continues to stand out from the crowd. Going into 2021 the Prius has been outfitted with some notable upgrades and enhancements aligning it with other premium models in the Toyota stable. Keeping Safety top of mind Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) has been added bringing with it an array of safety aide including Pre-Crash System (PCS), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Automatic High Beam (AHB), Blind Spot Monitor…

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Powerful Volkswagen Amarok now Bullet Proof

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The New VW Amarok not only produces 190 kW and 580 Nm but also offers the ultimate civilian level of armoured protection namely B6 that can stop bullets fired from assault rifles including AK47. The conversion is also available in handgun protection level on the Amarok the B4. The conversion entails stripping the interior to the bare metal and meticulously building the vehicle up as an armoured unit. Special steel armoured plates are used for the body and 38mm thick armoured glass for the glazing. The suspension needs to be upgraded to support the 650…

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Ford EcoSport BLACK added to EcoSport line-up (2021) Price

Ray Stewart
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The compact sport utility vehicle segment (C-SUV) has had an unrivalled leader in South Africa since its launch, the Ford EcoSport. To ensure this model holds its number one position Ford have now introduced the limited edition EcoSport Black. As the name would suggest, the popular Ambiente 1.5 Auto has been used as the base model and given many enhancements in black to create the new limited edition. The EcoSport has always been a familiar face on South African roads and the new Black model will be easily recognisable first by the front grill and skid plate…

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V8 Engine for Jaguar F-Type in South Africa(2021)

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The new Jaguar V8 P450 model will be available in both Coupe and Convertible body styles in SA in the second half of 2021. With 331 kW and maximum torque of 580 Nm generated from just 2 500rpm. Presented in all-wheel drive with intelligent Driveline Dynamics or for the purists, rear-wheel drive. Both powertrains achieve 0-100km/h in just 4.6 seconds with maximum speed of 285km/h. All F-TYPEs feature eight-speed Quick-shift transmission with full manual control using either the Sportshift gear selector or gearshift paddles. To enhance the new F-Type, a special edition P450 R-Dynamic Black model will…

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Suzuki Continues to Break Sales Records March 2021

Ray Stewart
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It was only in October 2020 when Suzuki first broke through the 2 000-sales level selling 2 032 units from dealerships, rental, and government sales. Now in March 2021 the Japanese vehicle manufacturer has smashed that record by selling 2 397 units which was a 12% increase on the previous record and a massive 92% increase over March 2020. (Note: Covid would have had an impact on March 2020 sales). Reports from Naamsa indicate Suzuki now has 8,54% market share of passenger vehicles and 5,23% share of the total industry. This means Suzuki is outperforming the general vehicle sales…

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The number of 500s made in Poland reaches 2.5 million!

Ray Stewart
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You see them on the road in South Africa and in Italy, UK, France, Germany, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands and Japan to mention just a few countries in the world. The Fiat 500 just achieved 2.5 million models produced at Stellantis the Fiat plant in Tychy Poland. This is a record for a single model production at this factory. The actual 2.5 million model manufactured was a 500 Hybrid equipped with a 70 – hp mild hybrid engine, an efficient compact lightweight hybrid power unit reducing consumption and emissions. This variant was Fiats entry-point into the world…

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Mercedes Benz Vito Facelift(2021) Spec and Pricing

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In 1996 Mercedes first launched the compact Vito, a van in the 2.6 to 2.8 tonne class which heralded the start of a new age for light-weight commercial vehicles. 25 years and 1.8 million units later the latest facelift Vito is available in Panel Van and Tourer variants with a maximum payload of 1 369 kilograms. The updated Vito has not only been made sportier and more stylish; it is also packed with value-added enhancements. In a time where more and more companies are offering on-line home deliveries the new Vito is an ideal choice as a…

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