And the base Giulia will be R550 000 and have 203 KW. We’ve been waiting for Alfa Romeo to return in earnest to South Africa with a Super car for what feels like an eternity. Yes, they sent a few of the 8C Competizione here a couple years back, and you can now buy the 4C, but neither one of those cars are a volume proposition. The Giulia totally changes that. And it’s the first car Alfa is bringing to the SA that is actually an Alfa Romeo. What I mean…
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After two teasers and months of anticipation, Chris Harris has finally released his near-hour-long comparison between a Ferrari LaFerrari, McLaren P1, and Porsche 918. Here it is, the video enthusiasts have all been waiting for—a 52-minute celebration of the Ferrari LaFerrari, McLaren P1, and the Porsche 918. We’ve already shown you the results from a couple match ups of these ridiculously-powerful hyper cars, but they were all quick and to the point. They wanted to know which one was the fastest, and that was it. Unfortunately, we haven’t gotten a chance to put…
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While Fiat has yet to confirm performance figures, sources suggest that the 0-62mph time could well match that of the more powerful 2.0-litre MX-5 (7.3sec), since the 124 Spider trumps that car’s torque but is said to match the kerbweight of the lighter 1.5-litre Mazda. The Fiat 124 Spider is a new rear-wheel drive, two-door, two-seat sports vehicle which is based on the Mazda MX-5. Fiat says that positioning the engine far back in the engine bay has improved the car’s handling. Paying homage to the original 124 Spider almost…
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Much has changed, much has stayed the same. Does a turbo ruin the car? We drove the 2016 Porsche 911 Carrera last week on Tenerife, a Spanish island off the coast of Africa. Don’t ask why Porsche decided to launch the face-lift of its most important car on the rim of the western Atlantic. Do ask whether or not the base 911 needs to be turbocharged, and whether or not that serves the model’s character. Answers below. 1. Don’t call it the Porsche 911 Turbo. Because it’s not. Because that car is…
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From zero to 238.6 MPH in a half mile. That’s scary fast The Lamborghini Huracán? is already quite fast. With all-wheel drive and more than 600 horsepower coming from a massive V10, it’s able to hit 60 miles per hour in well under 3 seconds. If the driver has room to keep his foot down long enough, the Huracán? has a top speed of more than 200 miles per hour. This Huracán? just hit 238.6 miles per hour. In a half mile. Obviously it’s not stock. With a twin-turbo setup from Underground Racing, it makes a…
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The world gets the option of two engines for the Mazda mx-3. There’s the familiar 2.0 liter SkyActiv that’s on every US market car, but there’s also a smaller 1.5 liter unit that the base engine in nearly every other market. While the 2.0 liter makes 155 horsepower, which isn’t a lot, it’s basically a Hellcat compared to the 1.5 liter’s 129 horsepower. But the 1.5 also revs higher and makes the car slower, which means you can thrash it harder without exceeding the speed limit. Which is more fun?…
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Thanks to heavy incentives, bonus programs, and financing tools, Volkswagen dealers sold more cars in October than the car maker can replenish. It wouldn’t be crazy to assume Volkswagen dealers would be struggling to sell cars in the wake of the company’s diesel emissions scandal. It’s been several months since the news broke, millions of cars are affected, and it feels like every week we find out that it’s even worse than we initially thought. But in actuality, that would be a wrong assumption. As ?Automotive News? reports, many dealers are running…
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This test mule sure looks a lot like a production-ready version of the Bugatti Vision Gran Turismo show car. When Bugatti debuted the Vision Gran Turismo concept at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September, the hypercar company hinted quite loudly that whaat we were looking at was the probably Veyron replacement. Now, Instagrammer Erico Hessel seems to have captured further proof, when he snapped this photo of an apparent Bugatti test mule on an Italian highway. Just look at the lines, and compare them to the Vision Gran Turismo show…
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HERE’S BMW’s just-unveiled electric superbike using the chassis of an S1000RR. Called the eRR, it’s been created to unite the high-speed performance of the S1000RR with the apparently even better 0-30mph acceleration of BMW’s electric scooter, the C evolution. BMW Motorrad head Stephan Schaller said the S1000RR was ‘setting standards’ in sport for acceleration, top speed and handling, adding: ‘However, if acceleration on the first metres, up to 50 [or] 60kph, is the point, the RR’s 199hp have to admit defeat by another BMW product: the C evolution with its electric drive.…
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KTM unveiled the 1050 Adventure at the 2014 EICMA motorcycle show in Milan, Italy. The 1050 Adventure will be the first litre-class offering from KTM in the SA two-wheeler market. Powering the bike is a 1,050cc V-twin motor churning out 96PS of peak power. The 1050 Adventure is a modern KTM ADV bike, well equipped with Ride Mode Technology, ABS, and traction control. The ABS can be shut off, as well as the traction control, and the level of electronic intervention is dependent on the chosen ride mode. Though the…
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We ride the new Dark Custom trio of the Harley-Davidson Street 750, Iron 883 and the Forty Eight on the busy streets of Tokyo It is said that change is the only constant in life and Harley-Davidson seems to adhere to this thought rather seriously. 2014 was a great year for Harley-Davidson India as they rode in the Street 750 and many other products along with constant dealership expansion. Despite the healthy sales, the American bike maker felt that it needed to improve its current portfolio. And for this purpose…
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Overview The new Aprilia RSV4 is the facelift to the 2014 machine and has been given cosmetic and mechanical updates to compete with the new generation of litre-class superbikes that were unveiled at the 2014 EICMA motorcycle show. In terms of design the 2015 Aprilia RSV4 RR looks similar to its predecessor but the Italian manufacturer claims that the front portion of the bike has been redesigned from the ground up. The front fairing has been aerodynamically honed to offer better wind protection whereas LED lights make their appearance felt…
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The world of cars is amazing. Only a true car lover can understand the depths of this world. From electric car to a hybrid, from a sedan to an SUV, there are millions of cars in the market. But, when we are talking about cars, it is obvious to know which one is the best and which one drives smoothly. Now there are many types of drive which determines the drive quality of any car. In this post, we will let you know about some of the top best-selling 4X4…
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It is nuts in every way, the Abarth 695 BiPosto. Stupidly expensive, ridiculously small, and absolutely bonkers to drive. To drive it, you have to punch it in the mouth on every gear-change. And it responds by thumping you in the back. And if you were to buy one – but you’ll have to be quick, there are less than 20 ear-marked for Australia – your friends will wonder quietly if you are totally “out-of-your-flakey-tiny-microscopic-mind”. That’s what they’ll think. This is Abarth’s 695 BiPosto: “the world’s smallest supercar”. Engine/transmission: 1.4 litre…
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Motorcycle start failure usually occurs in cold winter; however, this failure also occurs in the hot summer. To solve this problem, we are now doing a brief analysis on all kinds of technology of motorcycle engine warming and relevant matters. In the hot summer, the temperature is generally more than 30 . Due to the change of temperature, the heat dissipation performance of engine become worse, especially in the high-traffic areas of cities and towns, where motorcycle is often in a situation of starting and stopping. Working condition of motorcycle…
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By Jasper Morison It is known fact that Japanese Companies are well renowned for the highest quality of their products and services all throughout the world. The Japanese used cars are not exception to this fact. More and more people are considering Japanese used cars when they are making decision about buying a used car for their personal use. There are many reasons for this increasing trend worldwide. Some Reasons For The Increasing Popularity Of Japanese Used Cars 1. First and foremost the quality of Japanese cars is one of…
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Hybrid cars are considered to be the car of tomorrow. Because of the benefits it can give you, you will definitely want to get one for your own. In fact, more and more people are now considering selling their conventional car and purchasing one. So, why is it that more and more people prefer getting a hybrids instead of a conventional car even if there retail prices are far more expensive? The answer to this is that these people are thinking of the long term benefits. With a hybrids, you…
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It used to be widely known that the Vespa motor that is widely used by parents. But over time, the Italian motorcycle is now also used by many young people for daily activities and hanging out. Modern classic design easily modified to suit the character of the owner and still stylish. Before the Vespa LX 150ie proposed in the second condition, note well the first few parts. “Check the electrical system, make sure the electric starter works normally,” said Iman, Chief Mechanical Piaggio Kalimalang. If the starter is not normal,…
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The Royal Enfield India has many bikes in the higher capacity touring and sports bike segments. Their Continental GT is a ‘Caf© Racer’ type bike. The Caf© racer, introduced long back in 1960 by the Royal Enfield, has returned in 2013 with the launching of the Royal Enfield Continental. This bike with power is better than other Enfield models like the Classic and the Bullet as far as off-roading features are concerned. This bike is popular equally among the urban and rural rich who like some adventure. This 535 cc…
Read More about this topicFiat has long had a firm foothold in the market of small, fuel efficient and cool looking cars. The Fiat 500 has been a staple throughout Europe for years and the sexy little car company has made quite a splash in America as well. Eager to expand their markets, Fiat has come up with an exciting new concept vehicle sure to appeal to car enthusiasts around the world, especially those with surfer hearts. In July at the Vans U.S. Open of Surfing in California, Fiat unveiled a new version of…
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