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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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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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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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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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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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TOYOTA HILUX: THE PEOPLE’S CHOICE

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South Africa’s most popular vehicle, Toyota Hilux, has been voted the ‘Best Commercial Vehicle’ in The Star Readers’ Choice 2018. The accolade comes a month after the model’s double cab version was named the best pre-owned car in its segment. The Hilux, which boasts the best resale value when compared to its closest sales competitor, has been recording average sales of more than 3 000 units a month. Research suggests that the important criteria for buyers in this market are: resale value, quality, durability, overall performance, economy and especially, outright…

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Gumtree World RallyCross of South Africa – Plan your weekend!

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By now you should have booked your tickets for the Gumtree World Rallycross of South Africa event, taking place on the 24th and 25th of November. If not, then do it now. And if you already have, then clear your diary for the whole weekend, because there won’t be time to do anything else. It’s not just the unbelievably fast cars and nail-biting races that will keep fans entertained for two full days at the Killarney International Raceway in Cape Town, it’s the jam-packed itinerary and some extra-special ambassadors that will ensure that,…

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Hilux versus Ranger: which has the best resale value?

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The Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger – the two most popular vehicles in South Africa by far – have long had a ding-dong battle in the market share stakes. Some motorists swear that the Hilux is a better bakkie. Others are die-hard Ford fans. But now, for the first time ever, we can reveal which bakkie is the best… in the resale stakes anyway. According to Darryl Jacobson, managing director of True Price, the Hilux has the best resale value. “This is especially the case when considering high-mileage models,” he reveals.…

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Nissan’s coolest city car gets a radical makeover by an international artist

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Nissan has teamed up with a world-renowned street artist to transform the all-new Micra, which is engineered for the streets, into a striking example of modern art at The City of Gold Urban Art Festival taking place from October 7-13, 2018 in Johannesburg. Established by graffiti and tattoo artist Rasty Knayles, who is the founder of Joburg’s only gallery dedicated to street art, the Grayscale Gallery, The City of Gold Festival will take over Braamfontein for seven days and will see international street artists join their local counterparts to make…

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Supercharged Mustang Blasts The Tarlton Drag Strip

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Mustang Supercharged. Now with added menace A highly-evolved version of RGMotorsport’s Ford Mustang GT Supercharged stomped its authority on Tuner Wars, Tarlton’s annual fast car fest. The Wild West of Gauteng came alive on Saturday September 8 as close to 100 of South Africa’s fastest straight-liners cars gathered to show their pace and traction, with SA’s best tuners and modifiers taking up the challenge. At the forefront of the action was RGMotorsport’s mega-horsepower muscle car, completed recently for V8 enthusiast Renier Ackerman, who doesn’t miss an opportunity to unleash it.…

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First race confirmed to take place on 15 December 2018 in Ad Diriyah, Saudi Arabia

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  Jaguar Racing has unveiled the full race calendar for the first season of the Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY Championship. Up to twenty identical Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY racecars will line up on the grid on Saturday 15 December in Ad Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, for the first round of the new global electric production car racing series. The Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY race will take place before the main Formula E race on the same city circuits, throughout the 2018-19 season and beyond. The series, a world first, offers teams the chance to showcase…

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Mercedes-Benz and Mercedes-AMG set to thrill at the SA Festival of Motoring

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An exclusive preview of the newest members of the Mercedes-AMG family: making their first appearance in South Africa are the AMG GT 63 S 4-door Coupé, the new G 63, the new E 53 Coupé, and the C 43 Cabriolet. Also on the racetrack: the Mercedes-AMG models headlining the festival are top-selling performers from the GT model range (GTC, GTR, GTS); the 63 model range (C 63, E 63, GLC 63, GLC 63 Coupé,) and the 43 model range (C 43, E 43, GLC 43, GLC 43 Coupé, GLE 43). The…

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TALE OF TWO RELIABLE HINO WEIGHT-MOVERS

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Two, 2005-model Hino 15-258 freight-carriers have moved more than 100 000 tons of steel scaffolding over the past 12 years. During this time one of them has covered nearly 900 000km and the other more than 500 000km. As a comparison, 100 000 tons equates to the mass of a huge cruise liner capable of carrying 3 000 passengers and 1 000 crew! Importantly, both the Hino trucks have their original engines, gearboxes, and rear axles, with no major repairs required by any of these components. The engines do not…

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MYPEUGEOT App is designed to enhance customer experience and engagement

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  PEUGEOT SA has launched an innovative and technologically advanced mobile App – “MYPEUGEOT” It’s a user-friendly App available on Android & iOS platforms for all PEUGEOT customers with a dozen of features. This pioneering mobile App allows Peugeot owners to extend their driving experience and all related connected services within a unique App accessible anywhere, anytime, to make the most of your PEUGEOT. MYPEUGEOT App is designed to enhance customer experience and engagement. A user-friendly smartphone Application for customers. Available across the Peugeot range of cars, the MYPEUGEOT App…

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Effortlessly conquering the toughest of terrains

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The South African 4×4 & Outdoor Show is regarded as one of the benchmark motoring and lifestyle events in South Africa. This year’s show is set to take place at the Zwartkop Raceway, in Centurion, from 25 to 26 August 2018. Mercedes-Benz Vans Southern Africa – hosted by McCarthy Menlyn – will be showcasing the first of a new kind X-Class, a bakkie that is rapidly proving to be the perfect combination of luxury and ruggedness. At the show, the X-Class will be dominating in the X220d and X250d guises.…

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All-electric performance SUV features twin Jaguar-designed motors with a combined 294kW and 696Nm delivering 0-100km/h in 4.8s

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Jaguar has set a production EV record lap time of 1:48.18 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in the new all-electric I-PACE performance SUV ahead of its display at the 2018 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion and the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Piloted by professional race car driver Randy Pobst, the Photon Red 2019 Jaguar I-PACE HSE First Edition tackled the 11-turn with no modifications whatsoever. Pobst, who also competed in the 2016 Jaguar Simola Hillclimb in South Africa, set what Motor Trend believes is the benchmark for the fastest lap at WeatherTech…

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10 must-read winter driving tips from Datsun

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Datsun has compiled a handy list of winter driving tips to ensure you stay safe on the road during this last official month of winter, but also throughout the year. The South African winters are diverse, from dry and dusty in the northern parts of the country, to cold and wet in the south. Paying attention to vehicle maintenance is always a good idea, particularly during winter as lower temperatures will exacerbate existing problems, so always ensure your car is serviced on time and faulty parts are fixed before it…

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