Month: April 2023

Maserati, another Auto manufacturer goes electric!

Ray Stewart
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At the 2023 Shanghai Auto Show Maserati introduced its first full-electric SUV the Grecale Folgore its new GranTurismo to the Asian market. A historic moment for this iconic brand being the first Italian luxury car maker to produce 100% electric vehicles. Folgore is the name of the trident’s electric range and represents luxury, functional beauty and a vision which unites the past with the future. Maserati has committed to produce electric versions of all its models by 2025 and full-electric vehicles alone by 2030. 

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New Mercedes Benz GLC SUV released for 2023

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Moving forward with a range of SUV vehicles, Mercedes Benz is putting its money behind the GLC model. Luxury lifestyle with bold appearance and plenty of digitalisation and driving performance. For the South African market, we will start with the GLC 220d, GLC 300d and the GLC 300, all enhanced by mild-hybrid technology. The Avantgarde exterior is fitted with the chrome package including chrome window surrounds and chrome under guard. New radiator grille with headlamp connected directly to the grille to emphasise the vehicles width. 18-inch to 20-inch wheels with…

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VW Golf 8R ready to go end April 2023

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At last, following many delays in the official launch, the new VW Golf 8R is ready for sale in South Africa at the end of April 2023. Production constraints and parts shortages have severely derailed the heavily anticipated launch plans, but buyers can now purchase from your local dealer from 25th April 2023. The most powerful production series Golf R hatch (and maybe even the last) develops 235kW of power and 400Nm of torque.  First introduced to SA in 2007, the Golf R has sold 6 000 units and is considered…

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Suzuki Eeco bound for South Africa

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The Suzuki Auto company has made massive gains into the South African passenger market since opening a head office in Johannesburg in 2007. Every year the business consistently increases its vehicle sales and in February 2023 the Suzuki brand held 14% of the passenger vehicle sales in the country. As the  company continues to expand through dealer network and introducing new models to its line-up, it has now spotted an opportunity to fill a gap in the commercial vehicle sector. The more on-line shopping grows in South Africa the more…

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Suzuki Flagship Vitara For 2023!

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Following the success of the Suzuki Grand  Vitara, the company has now introduced a latest version which becomes the Flagship vehicle Suzuki sells in South Africa. Filled to the brim with the latest technology, luxury features and eye-catching design the all-new Suzuki Grand Vitara is now officially on sale in South Africa. Available in a choice of two different drivetrain options, including the first ever mild hybrid petrol – electric powertrain with three gearbox options and a choice between two and four wheel drive. The new Grand Vitara is the…

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Toyota Fortuner updated for 2023, here’s the details!

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Toyota in an effort to counter the launch of the all new Ford Everest has introduced a pile of enhancements to its best selling Fortuner. It will maybe not have the desired impact as the Everest it’s competing with is not just a simple facelift, it’s a completely new modern vehicle bursting with design and technical features.  Let’s have a look at the main areas Toyota have improved the current Fortuner.  The exterior design styling projects a bolder more aggressive look with catamaran-inspired looks mimicking catamaran’s twin hulls. The all-new…

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Kia EV9 – Superior design and technology

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Over the last few years, we have seen many automobile manufactures show their intentions in the race to dominate the fully electric driven cars of the future. It was only a matter of time before one such manufacturer sprinted ahead with a winner in this market. Kia is definitely going for this trophy and has seriously put its cards on the table with the all new Kia EV9, a vehicle considered to have exceptional qualities in both design and technology. A first in offering a three-row seat electric EUV, based…

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