Month: August 2023

The Future of Car Industry in South Africa: Will Electric Cars Triumph Over Combustion Engines?

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The current car industry in South Africa is dominated by petrol and diesel engines. But a new future is on the horizon as electric vehicles (EVs) are starting to gain traction in the country. According to an analysis by a researcher at the University of Cape Town (UCT), EVs and plug-in hybrids could potentially make up 20% of new cars sold in South Africa by 2030. However, there are still some major roadblocks to overcome for this transition to occur. For starters, the vastness of South Africa’s cities and the…

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Range Rover Velar – Taking comfort and wellbeing to the next level.

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Now when you purchase a new Range Rover Velar, a wide choice of features awaits you which are designed to improve your travelling wellbeing. First as standard, “Active Road Noise Cancellation” – This technology makes the new Velar the quietest cabin in its class. The system constantly monitors vibrations from road surfaces and introduces opposite phase sound waves needed to mask the noise heard by the occupants. Accelerometers located in each wheel arch detect vibrations and advanced technology calculates an audio signal to replay over the speakers to reduce the…

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BMW X1 (2023) reviewed

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BMW’s X1 has been one of BMW’s bread and butter models after the declining popularity of the 3-series and helping with the general transition into the SAV(Sports Activity Vehicle) ownership for many South Africans since its original launch in 2009. It was vitally important that when they reworked the all new X1, model code U11, they remained competitive with this third generation and kept up with the new consumer expectation of technology inside while balancing quality and price. BMW Delivered with the completely new X1 giving it a simplified interior…

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Citroën C3 the best of the bunch?

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Prepare to be dazzled by the Citroën C3, a stylish masterpiece that brings the signature exuberance synonymous with Citroën models to the fast-growing B-segment, all at an irresistible price tag. Bid farewell to the sophisticated yet niche outgoing Citroën C3 hatchback, as its successor is an all-new, budget-friendly compact crossover. Stellantis has designed this gem to captivate a broader audience, introducing them to the allure of the Citroën brand. Behold the Citroën C3! While paying homage to its compatriot brand Renault’s success with its “priced-to-go” offerings, the new C3 retains…

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Suzuki Fronx just unveiled for 2023

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Just when you thought Suzuki had enough models and variants on the road to please most potential buyers, along came the all-new Suzuki Fronx. It’s a vehicle with a trendy design featuring a catchy name and although it looks like a crossover version of the Suzuki Baleno, it is actually an all-new SUV developed ground-up. Fronx means Frontier – Next which essentially points to a new direction so maybe this is an indication of where Suzuki wants to take the brand in the future. A new styling concept mixing the…

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New Toyota Land Cruiser Prado for 2023

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First launched in the early 1990s, the Toyota Prado has been one of South Africa’s favorite SUVs thanks to its blend of capability, amenity, and passenger-oriented comfort.  Now the new generation Prado is more like its big brother the Land Cruiser adopting the exterior look and styling cues. The front end is based around a rectangular grille and tri-beam headlights with a low set front cowl to improve visibility. Muscular wheel arches and strong horizontal lines projects a sense of strength. From the back the Prado has simple taillights on…

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