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Review: The all new Suzuki Swift! Reviewed and Loved!

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The Suzuki Swift entered South Africa’s market in 2008 and swiftly became a very popular, great value-for-money, fresh in the hatchback segment. Suzuki introduces the new Swift, to include all of its favoured attributes, plus enhancements to offer more space, more efficiency, more convenience and better fuel consumption! Design  The new Swift takes a big leap forward in terms of design. While the overall shape is still largely familiar, there are big changes to its exterior. It’s sportier, bolder and more modern, thanks to integrated and reinterpreted styling elements such…

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Nissan IMs and IMQ make China debut

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Nissan IMs and IMQ make China debut  Debut at the Shanghai show are the IMs and IMQ electrified concept cars. First unveiled in January at the 2019 North American International Auto Show, the 100% electric IMs defines a new vehicle segment – the elevated sports sedan. With an extended wheelbase and the battery located under the body, the concept car is characterized by its elevated, spacious cabin. In autonomous mode, the IMs offers completely hands-free operation. In manual mode, it delivers the exciting, high-performance drive that only an electric vehicle…

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All-new Nissan Sylphy unveiled at Auto Shanghai 2019

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The all-new Nissan Sylphy was unveiled today at the 2019 Shanghai Motor Show, sporting a new look and featuring the latest Nissan Intelligent Mobility technologies to give drivers increased connectivity, comfort and confidence. With a new and more fuel-efficient powertrain, a wider stance, a lower center of gravity, improved aerodynamics and a roomy, luxurious interior, the new Sylphy delivers even better performance and an enhanced driving experience. Seamless connectivity features and a full suite of active safety technologies provide support for drivers. “The all-new Nissan Sylphy represents the full landing…

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Five Out Of Five: New Range Rover Evoque Awarded Maximum European Safety Rating

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The new Range Rover Evoque has been awarded a maximum five-star Euro NCAP safety rating, confirming its status as one of the most refined, capable and safe luxury compact SUVs on the market. Not only did the luxury compact SUV score 94 per cent for adult occupant safety – the highest score of any Jaguar or Land Rover product to date – but for those with younger passengers in the back, it also received 87 per cent for child occupant safety. It means the Evoque is the latest Land Rover…

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Which cars have the best resale value?

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Do you want to buy a car with an outstanding resale value? You will be very surprised to see which cars perform best in the resale stakes in South Africa… The best car in the country – in terms of resale value – is the Renault Kwid! This has been revealed by Darryl Jacobson, managing director of True Price, who adds that many of the cars with terrific resale values may well come as a surprise. True Price has data pertaining to thousands of vehicles sold on auction on its…

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Suzuki takes home two accolades at SA COTY

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Suzuki beat all comers in the Lifestyle Utility and Urban Compact categories at last night’s 2019 AutoTrader South African Car of the Year Awards (COTY), held in Johannesburg. The Swift was picked as the winner in the Urban Compact category against the Nissan Micra and was called to the stage to collect the category prize. This category considered COTY finalists that offer exceptional value-for-money, good fuel consumption and the type of ease-of-operation that is preferred for city driving. “We are very proud to have received the prize as the best…

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The all new Suzuki DZire, currently with a promotional 5yr/200 000Km warranty!

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The all new DZire tagged between R161 900 and R192 900 to take on the likes of Hyundai, Honda Amaze and Volkswagen Vivo in the compact sedan category. The third generation DZire has been developed on Suzuki’s HEARTECT platform, which is lighter yet more rigid than the previous generation version. The company claimed that the DZire delivers fuel economy of 4.9L and is one of the most fuel efficient car in the sector.. After Spending a week with the all new Suzuki Dzire, I have to admit that I really…

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500 000th Mercedes-Benz C-Class rolls off the line at the East London Plant

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Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA)’s builds on its rich heritage of 71 years of manufacturing in South Africa with the 500 000th Mercedes-Benz W205 C-Class rolling off the line at the company’s East London Plant. The milestone was achieved this Saturday, 16 March 2019. The East London Plant is one of four C-Class plants in the world that manufacture the luxury sedan. The 500 000th W205 unit milestone follows the mid-cycle facelift of the W205 model and coincides with the celebration of 25 years of manufacturing the C-Class sedan as well…

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Volkswagen T-Cross coming to SA in 2019 Starts under R300 000

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In the second half of the year, Volkswagen will introduce its first compact SUV to the model line-up. The T-Cross will join the Tiguan and Touareg in the Volkswagen SUV model range and advance the company’s offensive strategy in the growing SUV segment. In 2018, the compact SUV segment consituted 8.7% of the total market. Where most segments have shrunk, the compact SUV segment grew year-on-year from 2014 to 2018. In 2014, the segment accounted for 19 027 of new vehicle sales, whilst in 2018, the sales volume increased to 31…

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Suzuki maintains 200 000 km promotional warranty on all Ertiga models, Starting at R214 900!

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Wider, taller and longer – Suzuki’s new Ertiga is ready for everything that a busy family or active business can throw at it. The second-generation Suzuki Ertiga arrives at dealers in March 2019 to a different world than its first-generation predecessor, which was launched globally in 2010. Extended families are now more common, mobile phone integration is a given and good ground clearance is a requirement. “Our engineers and designers have worked hard to create an MPV that truly delivers on its paper promises. There is more space, and even…

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The all-new BMW 3 Series now available in South Africa

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The BMW 3 Series Sedan has epitomised the concept of sporty driving pleasure in the global premium midsize class for more than 40 years. Exuding dynamic design, agile handling, exceptional efficiency and innovative equipment features, it takes the signature characteristics of a BMW and turns the volume up several notches. The sedan represents not only the core of the BMW 3 Series range (of which over 15 million units have now been sold worldwide) but also the heartbeat of the BMW brand. This latest edition of the car sees BMW building…

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Designed from the outset as an electric vehicle (EV), the I-PACE offers bold aero-efficient design

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 Jaguar has introduced South Africa to the future of motoring with the first electric vehicle (EV) launched together with a rapid public charging network to enable long distance travel between city centres. With a range of up to 470km from a single charge, the new Jaguar I-PACE offers a viable emissions-free solution to drivers who commute regularly but also enjoy longer journeys which until now have been outside the reach of EV travel. A state-of-the-art 90kWh Lithium-ion battery using 432 pouch cells can be topped-up with a range of flexible…

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Golf R gets a 15kw Boost, optional R Performance Titanium exhaust as well as R Performance brakes!

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In the four decades since first launching in South Africa, over 350 000 Golfs have been sold in the country. Since the launch of the seventh generation Golf model range in 2013 the Golf GTI, Golf GTD and Golf R models have made up more than 45% of all Golf sales in South Africa. Volkswagen is adding more power to the seventh generation Golf R performance derivative by increasing the power output to 228kW from 213kW – making it the most powerful Golf ever sold by Volkswagen South Africa. The seventh…

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Nissan LEAF is the best-selling car in Norway and the top-selling EV in Europe

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Sales of the award-winning, all-electric Nissan LEAF are surging throughout Europe as consumer appetite for electric vehicles (EVs) continues to grow. Norway has emerged as a standout market for the LEAF, with more car buyers opting for the EV over any other car on sale. More than 12,000* LEAFs found homes in the country in 2018, with the nation’s strong focus on sustainability cited for its sales success. This success is mirrored locally as the Nissan LEAF continues to be the bestselling electric vehicle in the UK**. Owing to consistent…

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Open-top concept suggests future direction of the Lexus LC flagship coupe

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Lexus has revealed an open-top concept version of its LC flagship, describing it as an aspirational halo vehicle for the luxury lifestyle brand’s entire vehicle line-up. The new LC Convertible Concept, which receives its world premiere at the Detroit auto show, is an artful reflection of the athletic proportions of the LC coupe. Chief designer Tadao Mori said a production version of the concept would be exhilarating in many different ways. “You would see its dynamic lines as you approach, hear its engine when you started it up and feel…

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Brand officially part of the 1 000+ unit club

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After a decade in South Africa and with the success of models such as the Jimny, Ignis and Swift, Suzuki is now officially part of the 1 000-unit club and a Top 10 brand to boot. Following the release of the official sales figures for December 2018 and a final calculation of the full-year sales for last year, the National Association for Automobile Manufacturers’ statistics confirmed that Suzuki sold 12 123 units in the last calendar year and grew by well over 30% in a year that the general market declined…

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World-first Multi-collision Airbag System introduced

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Designed to significantly improve airbag performance in multi-collision accidents, KIA Motors Corporation – as part of the Hyundai Motor Group – today announced the development and future commercialisation of the world’s first multi-collision airbag system. Multi-collision accidents are those in which the primary impact is followed by collisions with secondary objects, such as other vehicles, trees, or electrical posts, which occur in three out of every 10 accidents. Current airbag systems do not offer secondary protection when the initial impact is insufficient to cause them to deploy. However, the multi-collision…

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Bridgestone Launches BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S22 Sports Radial Motorcycle Tyres

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Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone) announced the launch of the BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S22, a new sports radial motorcycle tyre for street use that will be part of its BATTLAX line of motorcycle tyres. BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S22 tyres will be available in one front tyre size and five rear tyre sizes when released in the U.S. and Canada in January 2019 and in other regions in February 2019. The BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S22 tyre is the successor to the BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S21 tyre, which is featured as original equipment on numerous sports motorcycles and…

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The best cars for students and graduates

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Vehicle purchasing decisions are no longer governed by the notion of “I want a car” but rather by “my lifestyle requires a car” – and being a student is no different. Moving from one class or campus to another, and adhering to employment obligations, for some, can prove to be difficult without a set of reliable wheels. The Cars.co.za Consumer Awards powered by WesBank provides a trusted voice for consumers to consider when making that all-important car buying decision, and the budget vehicle category is one of 13 car categories…

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Land Rover or Jaguar fan? Don’t miss out on this Xmas gifting opportunity.

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Jaguar and Land Rover have introduced a selection of new branded goods for 2019, perfect for those special petrolheads in your life and just in time for the festive season. All the new items, together with a huge variety of others, are or will be available online take a look now at ! https://lifestyle.jaguar.co.za https://lifestyle.landrover.co.za LAND ROVER Land Rover Children’s Trike The Land Rover Trike is the newest addition to the children’s collection and is ideal for ages two to five. The children’s collection also includes Range Rover ride-ons. R2012.50…

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