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Fifth consecutive full front lockdown of the 2018 GTC season for Engen Audi team

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“The Lions’ Den” of Zwartkops Raceway hosted Round 6 of the Sasol GTC Africa (Global Touring Cars) Championship, as the Engen Audi team displayed their optimal form yet again. Without taking excessive risks, Michael Stephen maintained his leading position, while Simon Moss kept his championship hopes very much alive. The practice session on Friday (17th August) saw utter domination by the Engen Audi racing team, when they topped the time sheet at every single session. Michael Stephen was the fastest Audi A3 Sedan in the first two practice runs while Simon…

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Two first-time Engen Polo Cup winners

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Unexpected front runners, brilliant spectacle and two first time winners typified round six of the 2018 Engen Polo Cup championship at the Zwartkops Raceway near Pretoria on Saturday, August 18. Having raced and tested at the venue, the Engen Polo Cup contenders went to Zwartkops knowing the basic car setup procedures for the circuit. But, nothing prepared them for icy, windy weather, that made the finding of pace around the tight and twisty circuit a real challenge. Experts predicted really tight competition, with surprises in store for the regular front…

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HUGE DIVERSITY OF CLASSICS MADE CONCOURS SOUTH AFRICA 2018 AN EVENT TO REMEMBER AT STEYN CITY THIS WEEKEND

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With cars ranging from a 1902 Curved Dash Oldsmobile, through humble Volkswagen Beetles and Ford Escorts, to the latest Ferrari supercars, Concours South Africa was an unforgettable experience at Steyn City this  past weekend, from 10-12 August. “A feature of this year’s event was the gratifying diversity of entries which embraced Concours South Africa 2018,” said organiser and co-founder Paul Kennard. “What made this event so special was also the intimacy provided by the unique Steyn City venue, which enabled visitors and exhibitors alike to mingle amongst the cars on the…

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Moment Of Truth For The Young Guns

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The Young Guns team up again this weekend, with a single objective in mind: to win the HMC Electrothread Rally and close the gap to the championship leader. The fifth round of the South African National Rally Championship gets underway from the Cow House Market in Hazeldean Valley (east of Pretoria) on Friday afternoon, and one thing is guaranteed: Dust. That’ll make things even more challenging as the crews negotiate the fast roads that are likely to make up the event. Road position on Saturday will be doubly-important and anyone…

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Toyota kicks off fifth leg of the 5 Continents Drive Project in Africa in late August

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In late August, Toyota will kick off the fifth leg of the 5 Continents Drive Project in Africa, the fourth continent in the project. Following Australia in 2014, the Americas in 2015 and 2016, and Europe in 2017, this year Toyota will head to Africa. In addition, members from SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION, Hino Motors Ltd., and TOYOTA AUTO BODY Co., Ltd. will also join the project. By experiencing the unique culture (“Team Africa”), climate, and harsh conditions in which vehicles are used, the project seeks to enable participants to better…

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Next-generation sound system allows each passenger to listen to different music

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KIA Motors revealed for the first time its next-generation Separated Sound Zone (SSZ) technology that allows each passenger of a vehicle to experience an audio stream tailored to their individual needs, including music, hands-free phone calls, and vehicle alerts, whilst maintaining a headphone-free social space where passengers can converse freely. SSZ technology creates and controls the acoustic fields of the car, allowing the driver and each passenger to hear isolated sounds. The many speakers installed in the vehicle feature technology that uses scientific principles to reduce or increase audio levels…

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LaFerrari now listed on carsales at an eye-watering price!

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There’s a new budget-breaking Ferrari listed for sale at carsales.com.au – coming just days after the publication of Tim Britten’s ‘From the Classifieds’ report of a 2004 Enzo Ferrari listed for $3.6 million or just over R50 million. A LaFerrari built in 2014 has been listed at an astonishing price of $5.5 million thats R76 million in SA. While the Enzo comes from the collection at the Gosford Classic Car Museum, the LaFerrari Aperta is being sold by a dealer, which is advertising the car as the only one of…

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Nissan and Red-Lined Motoring Adventure teamed up with Joey Evans

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This past weekend Nissan South Africa and Red-Lined Motoring Adventure teamed up with Joey Evans as he navigated Terence Marsh at the 4th race of the South African Cross-Country Series (SACCS) in Bronkhorstspruit, Mpumalanga. “What a great weekend!” An excited Evans said post the race. He further stated; “Being an adrenaline junkie myself, I didn’t realise how much excitement the Nissan Navara could generate within me – almost just as much as being on a bike. Thank you, Terence and Nissan, for the incredible experience.” Evans and Marsh completed the…

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Audi and Volkswagen win Gold in customer purchasing and servicing experience for passenger vehicles

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The Audi and Volkswagen brands have again taken top positions in the latest auto-motive customer care survey conducted by Ipsos in South Africa. This research, based on interviews with more than 20 000 customers in 2017, covered both the purchasing and servicing experiences. The research conducted by Ipsos is a valuable tool with which to measure customer service in the automotive market in South Africa. To support the credibility of the research, the sample of participating brands in the latest survey represented more than three out of every four new…

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Datsun Celebrates 300 000 Datsuns Sold with Makeover Surprise

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International vehicle manufacturer Datsun upgraded Uitenhage, Port Elizabeth resident Shirin Vawda’s wardrobe last weekend. Vawda won the prize from a competition in which Datsun challenged customers to upload a unique story of their Datsun to social media to stand a chance to win a wardrobe makeover worth R20 000. This was in celebration of the manufacturer selling 300 000 vehicles in South Africa. The activation took place at Sandton City, Johannesburg, where Vawda was treated to a shopping spree and makeover lead by a personal stylist. What a great way to show…

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Speedglas X3 Sets The Pace In Bronkhorstspruit

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Richard Leeke and Danie Stassen in the Speedglas Welding Helmets BMW put in a sterling effort in the Atlas Copco 400, fifth round of the South African Cross Country Series, which ended in Bronkhorstspruit on Saturday August 4. Their seventh place in class T was not a fair reflection of their pace though, but the crew has taken heart from their race time on the first loop, which shows they were right up with the very best in terms of outright speed. Unfortunately, an airlock in the cooling system –…

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CHARITIES BENEFIT FROM HUGELY SUCCESSFUL KNYSNA MOTOR SHOW IN 2018

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The Knysna Motor Show, sponsored by Sanlam Private Wealth, and held on April 29,2018 was a phenomenal success. Not only was a high standard of awesome cars and motorcycles on display, with impeccable organisation, but a record crowd of more than 8000 people attended. We are delighted to advise that after accounting for the motor show expenses we were able to donate R116,000 to charity. The charities that benefited from this generous donation are, Knysna and Sedgefield Hospice, Knysna Animal Welfare, E-PAP (NPO feeding scheme for underprivileged children), FAMSA (NPO…

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Both cars home at Spa 24 and Top Ten for Nissan

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  SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium – Nissan’s newly-evolved GT-R gave a strong performance for the GT Sport Motul Team RJN at the 24 Hours of Spa in Belgium. The No. 23 2018-spec Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3 completed its first 24-hour race and scored a topseven finish after leading the race at one stage through the night. Lucas Ordonez, Alex Buncombe and Matt Parry just missed out on the Super Pole session on Thursday, qualifying 21st for Saturday’s race. At the green flag, the GT-R NISMO GT3 made strong progress and settled into…

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Top-10 best-selling passenger vehicles for July 2018

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South Africa’s total new vehicle sales were up by 2.6% year-on-year in July, with 47 881 units sold versus 46 671 in the corresponding month last year. According to data released today by the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa), the passenger vehicle segment, which contributed 67% of all new vehicle sales in July, was up 4.3% year-on-year with 32 108 units sold. * Sales figures are supplied by Naamsa and exclude non-reporting manufacturers.   The dealer channel which accounted for 80% of July’s sales, is up…

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Land Rover at heart of rugby from grassroots to pinnacle of the sport

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#DrivenBeyond   Land Rover has been at the heart of Rugby for over two decades, from grassroots to the pinnacle of the sport. And in August, Land Rover South Africa will pay tribute to the Springbok team in the form of a marketing campaign #DrivenBeyond. Lisa Mallett, Marketing Director, Jaguar Land Rover South Africa and sub-Sahara Africa, said:  “Land Rover has supported global rugby on every level. Here in South Africa, we are involved with local unions, clubs and rural schools, in the form of Rugby Goes Rural, to support…

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Sales record for SA’s Auto Brand of the Year 2018!

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It seems like there is only one way for Suzuki Auto South Africa – up! According to the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa), Suzuki set a new record in July when it reported 1 237 new vehicle sales. This is a significant improvement on its last sales record, set in February 2018, when it sold 1 179 Suzuki cars and SUVs. The detailed Naamsa sales statistics show that Suzuki has broken its own sales record four times since it breached the magical 1 000-unit a month…

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X-Class X-Perience Days set to thrill South Africans

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After just less than three months of its much-anticipated launch, it is clear that the Mercedes-Benz X-Class combines an unmatched on-road drive with undeniable off-road capabilities. Those who have driven it are completely convinced that it is a vehicle in a league of its own. Through the regional X-Class X-Perience Days, Mercedes-Benz Vans is offering the general public an opportunity to experience the X-Class’ tangible benefits of thrilling performance, high levels of safety and generous amounts of loading space. The details of the X-Class X-Perience Days are as follows: 4…

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Lexus unveils striking LFA art car

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Lexus will unveil a uniquely-painted LFA this weekend to celebrate the debut of its RC F GT3 contender in the Total 24 Hours of Spa endurance race. The reveal of the LFA Art Car also marks the 10th anniversary of the Lexus “F” performance brand and showcases the brand’s passion and dedication to creativity and design. The bespoke livery of this one-off vehicle was designed by Portuguese artist Pedro Henriques, who transformed the supercar’s exterior with a striking black-and-white theme. His design unites the lines of the iconic Lexus LFA…

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China stakes claim on electric car market with 100 new models at auto show

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Chinese car brands are staking a leadership claim in the global race to dominate electric vehicles, unveiling and promoting more than 100 new models at the country’s annual auto show. More than two-thirds of the hybrid and fully electric plug-in cars on display in Beijing are from Chinese brands, despite international car giants trying hard to court the huge local market with the unveiling of several new electric SUVs. New energy vehicles (NEVs) aren’t just fashionable in China’s big cities — they are also being actively pushed by China’s government…

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200 unit limited run model celebrates BMW’s DTM 2016 driver’s title win

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BMW has unveield the DTM Champion Edition M4, complete with a huge rear wing, a BMW M colour sticker kit and a power boost up to 493bhp.   Effectively an M4 GTS but with a different set of decals, the DTM special uses the same water injection technology and has a 0-62mph time of 3.8 seconds. The car also comes with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres and the quite frankly ludicrous titanium exhaust system found on the GTS. The sticker and aero kit is said to mimic DTM race…

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