Category: Industry News

Toyota Hilux Xtra

Ray Stewart
Share Button

The King of the light commercial vehicle market in South Africa, the Toyota Hilux, has a model to suit everyone offering four body shapes, the single-cab,  the xtra-cab, the chassis-cab and the double-cab. To ensure the Hilux remains as the number one seller, Toyota has applied some key changes to the Hilux product line to cater for the ever-evolving needs of its loyal customers.  Let’s firstly look at the Xtra features now available in the Xtra-cab version. Most notable is the Legend grade Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) 2.0, which brings…

Read More about this topic

Toyota Corolla Cross Range Expansion

Ray Stewart
Share Button

The GR-S Hybrid joins the Corolla Cross range and more specifications are added to the X1 and Xs models.  Following the introduction of the Cross GR Sport in 2022, its Hybrid sibling is the latest model to receive the GR-S touch. This package sharpens the aesthetics and adds improved driving dynamics. The Hybrid features; Revised front grille design finished in gloss black. Gloss black lower apron with signature GR Mesh. Vertical air ducts incorporating fog lamps. Black exterior mirrors paired with black roof and black roof rails. Black roof spoiler,…

Read More about this topic

Jeep Gladiator Rubincon (2022) Driven

Car and Bike SA
Share Button

The long-awaited Jeep Gladiator has finally arrived in South Africa, priced at R1 259 900, making it the country’s most expensive bakkie. This has of course ignited many “is it worth it?” debates all over social media and everywhere I stopped and crowds formed around the monstrous Jeep. We spent most of the week with the new Jeep. We drove it on dirt roads, highways and through city traffic, and it never felt out of place, its Big but adapts to all situations. The Gladiator is only sold in top-spec Rubicon…

Read More about this topic

Mercedes-Benz Cars South Africa confirms EQE line-up ahead of local introduction

Car and Bike SA
Share Button

We’re excited to announce that the new Mercedes-EQE saloon will be launched in South Africa soon. The EQE is a sporty business saloon that offers all the essential functions of the EQS in a slightly more compact format. At market launch, the local model range initially comprises two variants: the EQE 350+ with 215 kW and 565 Nm, as well as the Mercedes-AMG EQE 43 4MATIC with 350 kW and 858 Nm. With a WLTP driving range of up to 645 km, the EQE offers customers the best of all…

Read More about this topic

Suzuki Jimny 5-Door Fun

Ray Stewart
Share Button

Car and Bike SA had the pleasure to test drive the Suzuki Jimny a few years ago which left us impressed by the all-round performance of this funky vehicle especially when taken off-road. Today we are excited to learn the popular Jimny will soon be available in a five-door version. Revealed at the Auto Expo in India yesterday the five door variant is currently in production and will be heading to SA as soon as available. Keeping the 1.5 petrol engine and choice of five-speed automatic transmission the engineers have…

Read More about this topic

New Audi RS 3 Sportback/Sedan

Ray Stewart
Share Button

If you are looking for a trendy high-performance eye-catcher, why not look at the newly launched Audi RS 3 in Sportback styling or if you prefer the Sedan. Respected on the road for both design and speed, the new A3 maybe the one for you. Let us get the cost out of the way first then we can have a look at what your rands will buy you. Introduced today with starting prices at R1 215 000 for the RS 3 Sportback and R1 245 000 for the Sedan, inclusive of vat.  The award…

Read More about this topic

All-Electric Kia EV6 GT

Ray Stewart
Share Button

When you think of Kia you picture a value for money family car or SUV built in Korea and exported to most markets in the world. Not any more now that the Kia EV6 GT has been revealed to the global auto market.  The most powerful production Kia ever made, the 430kW all-electric EV6 GT accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.4 seconds and achieves a top speed of 161 MPH (259 km/h). The Kia engineers have designed the EV6 GT to compete with supercars including a 77.4kWh…

Read More about this topic

Toyota Corolla Cross GR-S

Ray Stewart
Share Button

As Toyota moves through its model line-up and applies its GR treatment, its time to add the newly launched Corolla Cross to the GR brand. This locally built crossover was brought to market at the end of 2021 and since entry it has become an instant success story, frequently topping the passenger-vehicle sales charts and crowned South African Car of the year. GR stands for Gazoo Racing which is the known logo used in all Toyota racing events. The GR package is applied in three layers, first is GR parts…

Read More about this topic

New Range Rover Sport pricing announced

Car and Bike SA
Share Button

At last, the new Range Rover Sport is at your local dealership awaiting potential buyers. The full line-up comprises 10 derivatives including Dynamic S, SE and HSE, Autobiography and First Edition specifications. Four engine choices including an extended range electric hybrid, six cylinder Ingenium petrol and diesel options, and the all new V8 Twin Turbo with 390 kW. Customers can expect deliveries to begin in October 2022. The new P510e electric hybrid is engineered to meet the demands of drivers looking for a high-performance drive and impressive efficiency. The seamlessly…

Read More about this topic

New Volkswagen T-Roc available in South Africa. (Spec and Pricing)

Ray Stewart
Share Button

From July 2022 the all new VW T-Roc will be made available to South African buyers. This model is positioned between the Taigo and Tiguan in the Volkswagen T SUV line-up. Projecting a solid German build, the new T-Roc features a fresh exterior design with up-graded interior using high quality materials and a soft touch dash surface.  Since first launched to the South African market the T-Roc has sold 4,490 units providing Volkswagen with the confidence to upgrade the model and continue with positive sales. The exterior design has been…

Read More about this topic

A connected drive for older Audi vehicles – Free Audi connect plug and play OBD device

Car and Bike SA
Share Button

Audi South Africa has introduced the national availability of its new Audi connect plug and play device. This innovative technology solution is freely available to all customers whose vehicles have a model year introduction from 2008 onwards and that doesn’t currently offer Audi’s latest connected integrated technology. The Audi connect plug and play app (available on iOS/Android) lets your smartphone use Bluetooth and the Audi connect plug and play hardware to connect to your vehicle, turning it into a connected car. “We understand that Audi customers are keeping their vehicles…

Read More about this topic

BMW X1 and BMW iX1

Ray Stewart
Share Button

At launch in October 2022, there will initially be a choice of two engines on the BMW X1, one being petrol and the other diesel. Both are paired with a seven-speed Steptronic transmission with double clutch as standard which powers the front wheels. Then the all-electric BMW iX1 will be introduced to the line-up, all built in the Regensburg plant (Germany) and all models including the all-electric drive will come off the same assembly line. Presenting classy exterior design, the Sports Activity Vehicle has an almost square BMW kidney grille…

Read More about this topic

Maserati MC20 Cielo

Ray Stewart
Share Button

I was lucky enough to see the Maserati MC20 super sports car in April 2022 when I was visiting Scotland, in a showroom in Hamilton, a rare find as it was the only MC20 in the UK at the time. An incredibly special experience from an incredibly special supercar. Now a few weeks later Maserati has launched the MC20 Cielo, the Spyder version of this one-of-a-kind true performance supercar. MC stands for Maserati Corsa (Racing) and the 20 refers to 2020 the year the brand’s new era began. Cielo meaning…

Read More about this topic

Updated Toyota GR SUPRA with manual gearbox

Ray Stewart
Share Button

The Toyota Supra was first introduced to the market in 1978 and soon became known for its front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout powered by an in-line six-cylinder engine. The latest model sold fifty units in South Africa in 2021 and competed in various motorsports, confirming the supra is a model that can be enjoyed on both public roads and racing circuits. Now five major enhancements have been made to the Supra including the introduction of a manual gear box option for the 3.0 models to complement the high-output engine and supremely capable…

Read More about this topic

New RANGE ROVER SPORT Introduced for 2022

Ray Stewart
Share Button

Seventeen years ago, when the Range Rover Sport was introduced to the market it was seen as a vehicle for the rich and famous, Royalty and Oil Barons. Today Range Rover launches the third generation Sport as the world’s most desirable modern luxury SUV effortlessly blending new levels of sustainability with signature qualities that have made the Range Rover Sport so popular. And popular to far more buyers that the customers it attracted in its early days of availability. Offered with a suite of powerful and efficient engines including a…

Read More about this topic

Peugeot’s Landtrek 4×4(2022) Reviewed

Car and Bike SA
Share Button

Over nearly a century, Peugeot has been a formidable force in Africa. The new LANDTREK enables Peugeot to make a strong comeback in a market where it has a very strong heritage, the LANDTREK personifies the DNA of legendary models such the 404 wagon and the 504 Pick-Up which sold exceptionally well in SA back in the day. Peugeot bravely releases the all new LANDTREK, which enters the One-Ton Pick-Up segment and accounts for more than 25% of the South African new vehicle market, and possibly the hardest segment to…

Read More about this topic

Mitsubishi Triton 2.4 Di-DC 4X4 A/T P/U D/C(2022) Reviewed

Car and Bike SA
Share Button

The new Mitsubishi Triton represents 42 years of Japanese engineering and that means that it’ as strong and capable as Anything we’ve ever driven, on road and especially off road. Since it emerged as the L200 in 1978, Mitsubishi have sold 4.7 million units. We loved them in South Africa, previously known as a “Colt” – a workhorse and lifestyle companion, a member of the family even, just like its rivals such as the Ford ranger, Isuzu D-MAX (nee KB) and Toyota Hilux. The development of this particular Triton began in…

Read More about this topic

Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge plug-in hybrid.

Ray Stewart
Share Button

As the Swedish luxury car manufacturer Volvo continues its shift towards electrification of its vehicles the all new XC60 T8 will now be available in South Africa. With a price tag of R1 218 000 the all-wheel drive XC60 T8 is a plug-in hybrid boasting high-performance and low emissions. The turbo and supercharged 2.0 litre petrol engine produces 233 kW and 400 Nm. The electric motor sited on the rear axle is powered by an 18.8 kWh lithium-ion battery capable of receiving a charge via cable and generates 107 kW and 309…

Read More about this topic

Teaser of the New VW Amarok(2022)

Ray Stewart
Share Button

In South Africa the Volkswagen Amarok is known to be the fastest and most powerful “Bakkie” on the market. Its therefore no surprise the all new Amarok for launch in 2022 will be manufactured in South Africa for both local and global consumption. South Africa and other countries such as Australia use the Amarok “Pick-up” for tasks no ordinary 2×2 vehicle could perform. Transporting medicine to remote locations, protecting wildlife or saving lives on beaches are just a few of the jobs the Amarok has been involved in. Any matter…

Read More about this topic

Spotted! Volvo’s all-electric XC40 P8 Recharge on South African roads

Car and Bike SA
Share Button

The highly anticipated Volvo XC40 P8 Recharge has been spotted on South African roads, marking the local arrival of the Swedish firm’s first all-electric vehicle (EV). A mere four days after Volvo opened the order books for the battery-powered XC40 in May 2021, all initial slots were sold out. Now the first example has made local landfall, being handed over to its excited new owner at the Tom Campher Volvo Cars dealership in Johannesburg. In order to meet growing local demand, Volvo Car South Africa has secured an additional allocation…

Read More about this topic