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2017 Audi Q2 Review

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There’s nothing new about pint-sized SUVs. The Nissan Juke, Renault Captur and Mini Countryman all offer cute looks, compact dimensions and a slightly raised driving position. But if you want a proper premium badge, the Audi Q2 is your smallest and cheapest option. It’s roughly the same size as a Captur, at just under 4.2 metres long, and it significantly undercuts larger premium-badged models such as the BMW X1, Mercedes GLA, and Audi’s own Q3, although for the same money you could also be looking at something much larger, like…

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Ferrari J50 might be ‘blueprint’ for brand’s future design

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Ferrari’s [NYSE:RACE] Special Projects division has built a bespoke supercar to mark the 50th anniversary of the Italian marque’s sales in Japan. You’ll recall Ferrari did something similar in 2014 to mark 60 years of sales in the United States. The Japanese special is the J50 which Ferrari has confirmed will be built in a limited run of just 10 examples. Last week the car made its debut at the Ferrari 50 Year in Japan Anniversary Finale held at Tokyo’s New National Art Museum. The J50, which is based on…

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There’s a new mystery Ferrari and it’s packing V-12 heat

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There’s a new special Ferrari that’s getting ready to set the world abuzz with high-revving fervor. This won’t be a V-8 buzz mind you, and it probably won’t be the sort of buzz that breathes through a pair of turbochargers. This is the sort of buzz that only twelve cylinders can create, especially when they’re packaged in a vehicle that looks to be about the size and shape of the Ferrari 458 or 488 GTB. According to our friends at Motor1, the mystery Ferrari popped up on the automotive radar…

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BMW M550i xDrive is the quickest 5 Series Yet!

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Launched in October 2016, the new-generation BMW 5 Series is so fresh that SA dealerships are barely getting the 530i and 540i models in the first half of 2017. Fortunately, these aren’t the only versions we’ll be able to buy in South Africa and BMW has just introduced the upcoming iterations at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show. The bad news is that the M5 isn’t here yet, but there is some good news in the 5 Series wearing the M550i xDrive badge. The second model showcased at the Cobo Center…

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Infiniti Is Ready To Rumble In The EV Sports Car Market

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Infiniti is not going to be confused as a serious mover and shaker in the premium market, at least in the way Mercedes, BMW, and Audi are treated. However, Nissan’s upscale brand did make some strong gains in 2016 when it delivered more than 230,000 vehicles for the entire year. Not only was that number up seven percent compared to its total in 2015, it also represented a new sales record for the company. So with bright and sunny days seemingly ahead for Infiniti, now appears to be a good…

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New Mercedes-AMG GT C Coupe joins the range in Detroit

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Racier new Mercedes GT C Coupe follows on from GT C Roadster, while regular AMG GT range also receives upgrades for 2017 Mercedes has once again broadened its AMG GT family with this, the AMG GT C Coupe. Joining the GT C Roadster unveiled last year, it’s a halfway house between the regular GT S and the track-focused GT R. At the same time the rest of the Porsche 911 rival’s range has been updated for 2017, too. The Mercedes-AMG GT C Coupe will launch later this year, initially in a…

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Tesla Model S set to race in Electric GT Championship 2017

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A NEW modified Tesla Model S will race in the electric GT Championship 2017. By Luke John Smith Fans of motorsport are set to be in for a treat at the Electric GT Championships.Tesla will debut in their first ever race at the EGT in February next year.They have put forward a modified Tesla Model S P85+ race machine that will be on display in Hall 6 on Stand 6250. The Model S P85+ will become the first-ever fully-electric GT car.With the unmodified Model S able to deliver 0-60mph at…

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The new Ariel Ace R – 201bhp but with a big price tag

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Ariel have announced the full specifications of the Ace R and while the performance has shot up dramatically, so has the price Ariel first announced the Ace two years ago and they have produced 50 to date – the Ace R however will be much more exclusive as only 10 are to be made and sold. Ariel say the knowledge they have gained in the production of the Ace has helped them push the boundaries for the Ace R. Engine At the core of the Ace R is a tuned…

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Air Force Inspired Lamborghini Huracan Avio

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Lamborghini has unveiled the Air Force inspired limited edition Lamborghini Huracan LP610-4 Avio in Geneva today. This car will be available in five different exterior colour options named after coat of arms in the Italian Air Force – Ble Grifo, Grigio Falco, Grigio Vulcano, Grigio Nibbio and Verde Turbine. The exterior will also feature Air Force livery along with matte stripes in contrasting white or grey. Inspired by the rich history of aeronautical engineering of Italian Air force, the Hurcan Avio comes with a dedicated colour palette and a new…

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Prior Design Rolls out PD600M Widebody kit for Porsche Macan

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Prior Design has officially released details of a new widebody kit for the Porsche Macan, dubbed as PD600M. Porsche has been known as a sports car company and its compact crossover Macan SUV has single handedly lifted Porsche’s sales since it was launched in the market. The Macan and Cayenne SUV, both count for about 60 percent of total sales of Porsche. These figures are not surprising as the SUV crossovers are the choice of  personal expression for most of the buyers. The Porsche Macan is a brilliant off-roader SUV,…

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2017 Lamborghini Centenario

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Lamborghini is an automobile company located in Italy that started by building tractors and somehow (due to Ferrari’s criticism) ended up building Supercars. They have pioneered the art of manufacturing supercars and know how to match futuristic design with sheer power !! The Centenario is mainly based on the Lamborghini Aventador and was showcased in the 2016 Geneva autoshow. It is Lamborghinis new limited edition model. Lamborghini plans to build 40 Centenarios and all were pre booked before the car was publicly shown. This is not just any limited edition…

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2017 Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster and GT C Roadster revealed

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The AMG GT Roadster has broken cover ahead of its Paris motor show debut, with Mercedes unveiling not one but two monstrous engine options for its twin-turbo V8-powered convertible. Mercedes will offer its brutal ragtop in two distinct trim levels: the entry-level (well, as entry level as a circa-$260k performance convertible can be) AMG GT Roadster, and the decidedly more potent GT C Roadster. Both share the same twin-turbo V8, but the latter has been fettled to produce 410kW and 680Nm – enough to send the GT C hurtling to…

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Kia Stinger sports car will arrive locally in 2017

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Kia will be taking a giant dive into the unknown with the production version of the Stinger, which has been developed to be more like a hardcore BMW M4 than the brand’s previous sporty-ish efforts, among them the Proceed GT and Koup. It’s also heading for a new price high for the South Korean brand, beyond the R700,000 of its flagship Sorento SUV. “This car is the CK. It comes next year,” says Kia Motors Australia chief SH Cho — CK being the Kia codename for the production version of…

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The 678-HP McLaren MSO HS is a 675LT on Steroids

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Only 25 MSO HS models will be built, each entirely customized to the owner’s wishes. The McLaren 675LT is an outstanding car. It impressed us on our first drive, and somehow, it’s even faster than the obscenely quick 650S. Twenty-five lucky owners, however, have been given the opportunity to purchase a car that’s even more hardcore and entirely customized—the McLaren MSO HS. McLaren Special Operations (or MSO) is where you go if you want to add a few bespoke touches to your car. But the HS goes even further, starting…

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Ford Will Sell You GT350 Parts for Your Plain Mustang GT

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Ford now offers a trio of performance options to upgrade your Mustang while retaining the factory warranty. Ford has announced via their Performance website today that it will be offering performance upgrade calibrations for the 2016-2017 Mustang GT. If you want more power out of your ‘Stang but want to keep the factory warranty, you’ll want to keep reading. The ‘performance packs,’ as they’re called, offer as much as 37 horsepower over stock, and come with a variety of intake-related hardware upgrades. There are three levels to choose from, ranging…

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RoboRacing: Automated Slot Cars For the Big Boys

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Driverless cars are the future, but automated racing is about to be reality.  By Benjamin Preston  Someday, we’ve been told, driverless cars will be the only vehicles on public roads, places where crashes are rare occurrences. But what about racetracks, where the possibility of a high-speed collision is still a serious risk to drivers? What if the cars drove themselves, removing human risk from the equation, and creating a unique test bed for autonomous vehicle technology? In October, automated racing will no longer be the stuff of fantasy. Formula E,…

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The Bristol Bullet Is a British Speedster With a 400HP V8 and a Tiny Windshield

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Sharing its name with a Bristol biplane from the 1920s, the new Bullet is a nod to the past wrapped in sexy carbon fiber. Following its dynamic debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the Bristol Bullet is set to be revealed next Monday, but thanks to these leaked images, you now get to spend the entire weekend thinking about Britain’s latest V8 sports car. I’m a huge fin of its rear end: Twitter Electic Blue What else is there to know? As we mentioned earlier, the Bullet Speedster hides…

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McLaren’s Future: V6s, Electric Supercars and Hybrids

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McLaren wants to introduce 15 new models by 2022. Some of them will be very different from the McLarens we know and love. McLaren’s financial results press conference yesterday gave a chance to confirm that things are still moving in the right direction for the British sports-car company, but also gave some more insight into future model plans. Which, if we’re honest, is way more exciting. McLaren continues to expand, having recently recruited another 250 staff at its Woking factory in England to start a split-shift system and boost production.…

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2016 Can-Am Spyder F3

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This strange snowmo-roader gets a new engine. First Drive Review Four-wheelers and two-wheelers have been waiting for decades for a suitable place to meet in the middle. Perhaps the lovably antiquated Morgan 3 Wheeler comes closest to making all parties smile, but in general, three-wheeled vehicles have struggled; these are dynamically dissatisfying mutants, and it’s hard to convince either car people, who appreciate stability, or bike people, who favor lean angles, to cross into the middle. New Three-Cylinder Engine, Substantially More Torque The last time we checked in on Bombardier…

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VW Golf GTI Clubsport (2016) Specs and Pricing

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Local specs and official pricing for Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport The Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport was launched in South Africa on 1 July 2016 This bespoke model was created to honour the iconic Golf GTI. The GTI Clubsport is fitted with a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine that churns out 195 kW with an overboost function that pushes that output up to a heady 213 kW for short periods of time. The extra boost of power is activated by pushing the throttle right to the floor, engaging the kickdown function. Volkswagen claims…

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