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Land Wing coming to South Africa

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Is this a blatant copy? A car manufacturer in China has brought out a brand new model, the Landwing X7.  Have a look, do you recognise it? Here at DSG HQ, we think it looks a lot like one of these; The Chinese manufacturer’s latest offering, is an SUV, it looked suspiciously familiar. The Landwing X7 has similar slim headlights, raised waistline the distinctive chunky front end and is even fitted with trendy black alloys. But priced at about R310 000, the X7 is a bargain compared with the Evoque’s…

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2016 KTM 690 Duke – FIRST RIDE REVIEW

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It’s amazing how far single-cylinder engine design has come. The introduction of the modern four-stroke motocross racer in the 1990s was the main driving force behind development, while the advent of the Moto3 class in Grand Prix roadracing in 2012 ushered in even more advancements. KTM was one of the first to take on the challenge of creating a modern four-stroke single streetbike, the Austrian dirtbike manufacturer introducing the Duke 620 way back in 1994. Twenty-two years and four different design iterations later comes the 2016 KTM 690 Duke. The…

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New Jaguar XF coming….

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OverviewTata-owned luxury automaker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is all geared up to showcase all-new reworked Jaguar XF at the 2016 Delhi Auto Expo in February and will be launched in SA market in the early 2016.  The reworked Jaguar XF sedan will compete against the likes of Audi A6, BMW 5-Series, Volvo S90 and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Exterior and Interiors In terms of design, the new Jaguar XF will be very much similar to the outgoing model but will feature quite a few upgrades as well. The external look of Jaguar…

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BMW M2 vs Ford Focus RS vs Audi RS3

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Absolute power: In one of the most eagerly awaited performance car clashes of 2016, BMW’s M2 faces two scorching rivals from Ford and Audi If you’re after speed without breaking the bank, then 2016 has been a brilliant year so far. Ford’s Focus RS has already seen off its four-wheel-drive rivals in a showdown on Spanish roads, so it’s now the hardcore hot hatchback to beat. But there’s now a new driver-focused model prowling Britain’s B-roads. The BMW M2 has the Focus squarely in its sights, and while it doesn’t boast as tempting a price tag…

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2016 Volkswagen Tiguan – exclusive pictures, engine details and launch date

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Second-generation Volkswagen Tiguan offers more practicality and more efficient engines – The second-generation Volkswagen Tiguan will go on sale in South Africa in the 2nd quarter , and made its debut at the Frankfurt motor show in September. Our exclusive studio pictures detail the car inside and out. What is it? The Tiguan is Volkswagen’s mass-market SUV, and a rival for the likes of the Land Rover Discovery Sport. This second-generation version is longer, wider and lower than the car it replaces, and also has a longer wheelbase. Its larger dimensions mean that…

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All-new 2016 Alfa Romeo Giulia revealed – official pictures and details

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Alfa Romeo’s new family saloon has been revealed, and will go on sale in SA this September – The Alfa Romeo Giulia is the company’s long-awaited replacement for the 159 saloon and heralds the brand’s return to the family saloon segment. It will go on sale in SA this September. What is it? The Alfa Romeo Giulia is a rear-wheel drive saloon that will take on the likes of the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. It features a carbon and aluminum construction, which aims to keep weight down to improve performance…

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2017 Jeep Wrangler Spy Photos: We Get a Peek Underneath

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More of the same, and that’s good. What It Is: A current-generation, four-door Jeep Wrangler Unlimited—or at least that’s what the engineering team driving it wants you to think. Instead, this is in all likelihood an early test mule for the next-generation Wrangler, which is due out in a year or so as a 2017 model. This Wrangler’s bodywork might be unchanged from ordinary Wranglers’ duds, but it is hiding chassis, suspension, and possibly even body enhancements that will appear on the new model. Why It Matters: Few modern vehicles…

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2016 Mercedes-AMG GLE63 S Coupe – 0-100 in 3.9 second monster

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A blatant me-too that proves it’s not copycatting if you improve the breed Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but it’s also a safe money grab. If you’re a car company and one of your competitors strikes gold with a niche product, you fill that niche in your own lineup. This author recently called the Ram Rebel “a blatant me-too” on account of it basically being a Ford F-150 Raptor rip-off without the substance. You might also look at the Mercedes-Benz GLE coupe as a blatant me-too. You should.…

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Watch Chris Forsberg And Ryan Tuerck Drift Through An Abandoned Mall In 1000bhp Nissan 370Zs

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These guys show off their immense talent by somehow not wrecking in the tight confines of this abandoned shopping mall

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Project 156-based production engine will power forthcoming new Victory

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VICTORY has today revealed that a production version of the engine used in the Roland Sands Project 156 Pikes Peak race bike will power a forthcoming new model. The liquid-cooled four-valve 60-degree V-twin engine will be used in Victory’s new 1200cc production model, which looks set to be announced soon. Victory hasn’t revealed any technical details, but has said that it’s been ‘designed to deliver the strongest power and performance in its class.’ A pre-production version of the new engine was used in the Victory Ignition Concept, built by Swiss…

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Impreza Concept Looks Great and Teases All Future Subarus, Skin to Bones

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 And it will be made in the good ole U.S.A. Subaru revealed the Impreza sedan concept at the L.A. Auto Show, and we must say, it looks pretty good! The company had already released a concept of a hatchback version at the Tokyo Auto Show, but we’re glad to see that the four-door maintains the same styling. Of course, the production version will vary from the concept (door handles are nice to have, after all) and will likely be a bit boxier (it is a Subaru), but this sleeker Scoobie is at least a good indicator of the brand’s…

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Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio: A Million Rand, 375KW, Italian Super Sedan

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 And the base Giulia will be R550 000 and have 203 KW. We’ve been waiting for Alfa Romeo to return in earnest to South Africa with a Super car for what feels like an eternity. Yes, they sent a few of the 8C Competizione here a couple years back, and you can now buy the 4C, but neither one of those cars are a volume proposition. The Giulia totally changes that. And it’s the first car Alfa is bringing to the SA that is actually an Alfa Romeo. What I mean…

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FIAT 124 SPIDER REVEALED – FIRST PICTURES AND DETAILS

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While Fiat has yet to confirm performance figures, sources suggest that the 0-62mph time could well match that of the more powerful 2.0-litre MX-5 (7.3sec), since the 124 Spider trumps that car’s torque but is said to match the kerbweight of the lighter 1.5-litre Mazda. The Fiat 124 Spider is a new rear-wheel drive, two-door, two-seat sports vehicle which is based on the Mazda MX-5. Fiat says that positioning the engine far back in the engine bay has improved the car’s handling. Paying homage to the original 124 Spider almost…

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Is the 1.5 Liter Mazda Mx-3 More Fun Than Its Faster Brother?

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The world gets the option of two engines for the Mazda mx-3. There’s the familiar 2.0 liter SkyActiv that’s on every US market car, but there’s also a smaller 1.5 liter unit that the base engine in nearly every other market. While the 2.0 liter makes 155 horsepower, which isn’t a lot, it’s basically a Hellcat compared to the 1.5 liter’s 129 horsepower. But the 1.5 also revs higher and makes the car slower, which means you can thrash it harder without exceeding the speed limit.  Which is more fun?…

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Bugatti Chiron Prototype Caught by Instagrammer on Italian Highway

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 This test mule sure looks a lot like a production-ready version of the Bugatti Vision Gran Turismo show car. When Bugatti debuted the Vision Gran Turismo concept at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September, the hypercar company hinted quite loudly that whaat we were looking at was the probably Veyron replacement. Now, Instagrammer Erico Hessel seems to have captured further proof, when he snapped this photo of an apparent Bugatti test mule on an Italian highway. Just look at the lines, and compare them to the Vision Gran Turismo show…

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BMW’s electric S1000RR revealed

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HERE’S BMW’s just-unveiled electric superbike using the chassis of an S1000RR. Called the eRR, it’s been created to unite the high-speed performance of the S1000RR with the apparently even better 0-30mph acceleration of BMW’s electric scooter, the C evolution. BMW Motorrad head Stephan Schaller said the S1000RR was ‘setting standards’ in sport for acceleration, top speed and handling, adding: ‘However, if acceleration on the first metres, up to 50 [or] 60kph, is the point, the RR’s 199hp have to admit defeat by another BMW product: the C evolution with its electric drive.…

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KTM 1050 Adventure Bikes

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KTM unveiled the 1050 Adventure at the 2014 EICMA motorcycle show in Milan, Italy. The 1050 Adventure will be the first litre-class offering from KTM in the SA two-wheeler market. Powering the bike is a 1,050cc V-twin motor churning out 96PS of peak power. The 1050 Adventure is a modern KTM ADV bike, well equipped with Ride Mode Technology, ABS, and traction control. The ABS can be shut off, as well as the traction control, and the level of electronic intervention is dependent on the chosen ride mode. Though the…

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Aprilia RSV4 Bikes

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Overview The new Aprilia RSV4 is the facelift to the 2014 machine and has been given cosmetic and mechanical updates to compete with the new generation of litre-class superbikes that were unveiled at the 2014 EICMA motorcycle show. In terms of design the 2015 Aprilia RSV4 RR looks similar to its predecessor but the Italian manufacturer claims that the front portion of the bike has been redesigned from the ground up. The front fairing has been aerodynamically honed to offer better wind protection whereas LED lights make their appearance felt…

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Fiat Abarth 695 Biposto – Mad, Stupid-Mad… And Irresistible

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It is nuts in every way, the Abarth 695 BiPosto. Stupidly expensive, ridiculously small, and absolutely bonkers to drive. To drive it, you have to punch it in the mouth on every gear-change. And it responds by thumping you in the back. And if you were to buy one – but you’ll have to be quick, there are less than 20 ear-marked for Australia – your friends will wonder quietly if you are totally “out-of-your-flakey-tiny-microscopic-mind”. That’s what they’ll think. This is Abarth’s 695 BiPosto: “the world’s smallest supercar”. Engine/transmission: 1.4 litre…

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Some Reasons For The Increasing Popularity Of Japanese Used Cars

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By Jasper Morison It is known fact that Japanese Companies are well renowned for the highest quality of their products and services all throughout the world. The Japanese used cars are not exception to this fact. More and more people are considering Japanese used cars when they are making decision about buying a used car for their personal use. There are many reasons for this increasing trend worldwide. Some Reasons For The Increasing Popularity Of Japanese Used Cars 1. First and foremost the quality of Japanese cars is one of…

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