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Rolls-Royce unveils world’s most expensive new car at Over R220 million

May 29, 2017August 2, 2018 Car and Bike SA

Yacht-inspired Sweptail the ultimate in bespoke luxury. This could be the most expensive car in the world. Tipped to cost R220 Million to R260 million, the bespoke Rolls-Royce Sweptail coupe is a limited-edition one-of-one machine created to satisfy the vision of a particularly exacting customer. Making its public debut at the Concorso d’Eleganza at Villa d’Este in Lake Como, the machine features hand-crafted bodywork inspired by racing yachts. Dramatically sculpted lines see glossy blue panels and immaculate bright work meet a full-length panoramic roof unlike any other car on sale. Rolls-Royce…

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New Hyundai baby SUV to be named Kona?

April 5, 2017August 2, 2018 Car and Bike SA

Hyundai has revealed that its baby SUV will be named Kona. Set to arrive locally in the third quarter of 2017, the model will be based on Hyundai’s i30, which could make the car slightly larger than the Mazda2-based Mazda CX-3 that has proved popular locally. The Kona is expected to build on technology offered in the next-generation i30, offering advanced driver aids as well as a premium infotainment system. Following in the footsteps of the Tucson and Santa Fe SUVs named after geological locations, the new model takes inspiration…

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The South African Launch of the 2017 Alfa Romeo is a must-win event for the century-old Italian carmaker. So what’s it like?

March 23, 2017August 12, 2025 Car and Bike SA

The global launch of the all new Alfa Romeo Giulia isn’t just a big deal, it’s quite possibly a make or break moment for the century-old Italian car manufacturer. None of Alfa’s top-line executives were prepared to put a precise figure on the investment in the model, suffice to say that billions have been invested in a completely new modular architecture dubbed ‘Giorgio’, which not only underpins the rear-wheel drive Giulia, but an entire Alfa Romeo family including a raft of new sedans, coupes, and SUVs that will soon follow.…

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2018 Jeep Compass

March 1, 2017August 12, 2025 Car and Bike SA

Better than before, and that’s no backhanded compliment. For some, saying goodbye is easier said than done. Just ask Jeep. Despite the arrival of this all-new, second-generation 2017 Jeep Compass crossover SUV, the brand will keep selling the first-generation Compass also as a 2017 model before sending that decade-old ute to the great scrap heap in the sky. Consumers may be confused. We, however, are happy to bid adieu to the lackluster first-generation Compass, as well as its boxier twin, the Jeep Patriot. Like its predecessor and short-term stablemate, the…

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2017 Maserati Levante S Q4

March 1, 2017August 12, 2025 Car and Bike SA

With the Levante SUV, Maserati looks the Porsche Cayenne in the eye. And blinks. By JOSH JACQUOT Photography By MARC URBANO Maserati has been here before. Preserving soul-stirring brand values while managing the balance-sheet realities of being a tiny carmaker has never been easy. The last time this Modena-based brand pulled it off, however, was long before Lamborghinis went from sharing farm fields with bulls to being named after bulls. In 1957, Maserati was a builder of low-volume sports cars and even lower-volume race cars. Back then, it was also…

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New Volvo S90 saloon 2017 review

February 9, 2017August 12, 2025 Car and Bike SA

We put the new Volvo S90 executive saloon through its paces, but should BMW, Audi and Mercedes be worried? Volvo is right to deny SA buyers the T6, because a four-cylinder turbocharged petrol executive saloon of this size would sell in tiny numbers. However, there’s plenty of promise in the S90 package as a whole, and we’re not about to revise the view, gleaned from that winter drive a few months back, that you should give Volvo’s new flagship saloon serious consideration if you’re in the market for a 5…

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2017 Volkswagen Amarok range revealed

February 7, 2017 Car and Bike SA

German brand details facelifted four-cylinder workhorse ute line-up. by Dom Tripolone Volkswagen rolls tweaked styling and fresh tech into its Amarok range. Following on from the arrival of the new range-topping V6-powered Amarok Ultimate late last year, the German car makers has extended the styling cues and in-car features to the rest of the range. The 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo diesel remains unchanged, with two different tunes of the four-cylinder available. The TDI400 produces 132kW of power and 400Nm of torque while the more potent TDI420 version boasts 132kW and 420Nm. The former is…

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BMW i3 vs Nissan Leaf Battle of the EV’s in SA

February 1, 2017August 22, 2022 Car and Bike SA

Battery-powered BMW i3 goes head-to-head with the Nissan Leaf in hi-tech electric car shoot-out The buzz surrounding electric cars is increasing all the time. More new models than ever are being launched, while lots of brave buyers are taking the plunge. So it’s no surprise that BMW has jumped on the eco-friendly bandwagon with its bold i3 hatchback. We’ve already been impressed by the petrol-electric range-extending version, so expectations are high for the all-electric model. Boasting the same advanced carbon fibre-reinforced plastic structure, jaw-dropping looks and cleverly packaged interior as…

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Porsche’s Panamera will get a brother, and it will be a production version of the Sport Turismo Concept.

January 24, 2017January 24, 2017 Car and Bike SA

by Sebastian Toma Those of you who are Porsche fans will remember that the German automaker unveiled a concept named Panamera Sport Turismo back in 2012. Since then, the project was slightly postponed, but we have seen spyshots of the future shooting break from Porsche last year. With that in mind, people were beginning to wonder when Porsche will reveal the second body style of the Panamera range. The Brits at Car Magazine have spoken to Dr. Stefan Utsch, the director of sales and marketing for the Panamera, who has…

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New 911 GT3 to get 4.0-litre flat-six and manual gearbox

January 23, 2017 Car and Bike SA

500bhp model will offer six-speed manual or seven-speed PDK by Dan Prosser The new Porsche 911 GT3, set to be unveiled at the Geneva motor show in March, will feature a naturally aspirated 4.0-litre flat-six engine and will offer the option of a seven-speed PDK transmission or a six-speed manual. Yes, you read that right: the manual GT3 is making a return. Details of Porsche’s 2017 GT car strategy emerged at the launch of the 911 Carrera GTS in South Africa. A well-placed insider revealed Porsche’s plans for its Motorsport…

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain Review

January 22, 2017August 12, 2025 Car and Bike SA

by Anthony ffrench-Constant Verdict Given that Mercedes’ ambition to fill every off-road niche is still a motor show reveal or two short of completion, you’d be forgiven for thinking it a mite odd that the company should suddenly peel off down the potential sales cul de sac of the off-road estate and introduce this E-Class All-Terrain. Established competition from Audi and Volvo Then again, with the E-Class already widely celebrated as a Jolly Good Thing, allied to the somewhat tardy recognition that the likes of the Audi A6 Allroad and Volvo’s V90 Cross Country have…

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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles accused of emissions cheating in USA

January 18, 2017August 12, 2025 Car and Bike SA

The Department for Transport has asked for details of an American investigation into diesel emissions software; As another car maker is investigated for possible use of an emissions cheat device, we look at the potential implications for British car owners. What is the issue? The American Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has accused Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) of not telling the authorities about diesel emission software “that could allow excess diesel emissions”, according to the Financial Times. A report by Reuters states that the EPA believes the software is similar to…

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BREAKING: Another Ford Kuga is ablaze in Johannesburg

January 17, 2017 Car and Bike SA

Graeme Hosken | 17 January, 2017 11:45 The company maintains that the Kuga fires were caused by a coolant system fault exacerbated by South Africa’s hot climate. The fire comes a day after Ford SA CEO Jeffery Nemeth announced a safety recall on over 4,500 1.6l EcoBoost Ford Kugas built between 2012-2014. The company maintains that the Kuga fires were caused by a coolant system fault exacerbated by South Africa’s hot climate. Investigations have revealed that the fires were caused by overheating, which led to cylinder heads cracking and oil…

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2020 Porsche ‘Mission E’ electric car spy shots

January 16, 2017 Car and Bike SA

Porsche confirmed in 2015 to put into production an electric car based on its Mission E concept unveiled at that year’s Frankfurt auto show. Today we bring you the first spy shots of a test mule for the car, spotted undergoing cold-weather testing near the Arctic Circle. The test mule is using the modified body of a second-generation Panamera but there are a handful of clues that reveal the true identity. You’ll immediately notice that the test mule is somewhat taller than the Panamera. This is due to the flat…

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After record 2015, McLaren doubles sales in 2016

January 12, 2017January 12, 2017 Car and Bike SA

McLaren Automotive, the road car division of the McLaren Technology Group, is on a tear. Over the course of 2016, the company managed to double the number of cars it sold in the previous year, with the tally coming in at 3,286 cars. That compares with 1,654 cars in 2015, which was a record year. McLaren also reached the milestone of building its 10,000th, shown here alongside CEO Mike Flewitt. It’s appropriate that the 10,000th car, a Ceramic Gray 570S completed on December 15, is a member of the Sports…

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Prepare Your Checkbooks If You Want To Get The Final Production Ferrari LaFerrari

January 12, 2017August 12, 2025 Car and Bike SA

Ferrari CEO Sergio Marchionne announced last September that the Italian automaker was building a 500th example of the Ferrari LaFerrari that would eventually be auctioned off to benefit the victims of the massive earthquake that devastated Central Italy. No details were given then on the when and where of the auction, but now, the information’s out. The 500th and last production Ferrari LaFerrari will auctioned off by RM Sotheby’s on December 3 during the Ferrari Finali Mondialia event at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. The event is…

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Tesla Model S set to race in Electric GT Championship 2017

December 14, 2016December 14, 2016 Car and Bike SA

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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2018 Mercedes-AMG E63 S first drive: It’s … complicated

December 6, 2016December 6, 2016 Car and Bike SA

Mercedes’ AMG E astounds with power, confounds with tech It’s a simple process: enabling drift mode on the 2018 Mercedes-AMG 4Matic E63 S, that is. First, you grab the chrome drive mode rocker switch and click it down into race, which quickens shifts, steering and throttle application. Then you hold the traction-control button for a few seconds to turn the system completely off. After that, you hit the M button for manual mode, grab both wheel-mounted shift paddles and pull back. The twin 12.3-inch dash/gauge cluster/infotainment screens will ask you if…

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Vorsteiner Porsche Cayman GT4

September 27, 2016September 27, 2016 Car and Bike SA

Vorsteiner has introduced the carbon fibre aero kit for the Porsche Cayman GT4, and the GT4 with this new aero kit looks absolutely stunning. The aftermarket tuning company Vorsteiner is known for its forged alloy wheels and carbon body kits for a whole host of top marques that include Lamborghini, Ferrari, McLaren, Porsche, BMW, Audi, Range Rover and Mercedes. The Porsche Cayman GT4 is a performance focused version of Cayman, and comes with a 3.8-litre flat six engine borrowed from 911 Carrera S. A 3.8-litre Powerkit delivers 385hp (at 7000…

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Meet the world’s strangest Ferrari 458

September 23, 2016August 12, 2025 Car and Bike SA

This will never be a standard Ferrari 458 Italia again. The wheel arches and wings are cut, bashed and pulled to accommodate the ultra-wide 20-inch wheels. It has a (very) wide arch body kit screwed on. Yep. Screwed on. There’s an aftermarket exhaust. Essentially, it’s been modified the same way da yoof customise 80,000-mile Golfs. But it’s a Ferrari 458 Italia. An Italian thoroughbred that cost someone £178,526 (assuming they didn’t get jiggy with the options list), gets from 0-62mph in 3.4 seconds, tops out at 202mph, and has a 4.5-litre V8…

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