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Mini John Cooper Works GP in South Africa(2021)

October 14, 2020October 14, 2020 Ray Stewart

The original Mini Cooper appeared in 1961 when Formula One team owner John Cooper bored out the standard car’s engine and fitted it with twin carburettors. He also added disc brakes and a close-ratio gearbox making the car a hit on the rally stages. A legend was born giving BMW a reason in 2001 to relaunch the Cooper badge to its customers. Now today in 2020 the New MINI Cooper Works GP is launched in South Africa offering the select few a chance to own the fastest MINI approved for road use. I say the select…

New MEGANE R.S. 300 TROPHY New features and Pricing (2020)

June 24, 2020July 28, 2020 Car and Bike SA

The New MEGANE R.S. 300 TROPHY is the ultimate fusion of exceptional design and heart-racing performance and now offers a multitude of enhanced Renault Sport features, namely: An even sportier exclusive design – On the exterior, the R.S. 300 Trophy boasts exclusive side panel Trophy insignia, a distinctive Sport front bumper with F1 blade, a specific Rear Diffuser, an intelligent central exhaust pipe and unique Jerez Triple Tone 19″ wheels. The interior presents signature Recaro seats, finished in Alcantara, with racy red top-stitching on the upholstery as well as Alcantara…

Renault shows off new Megane RS in Monaco

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

Five-door layout, auto and manual options confirmed for French GTI rival. Renault has fired its first shots in a looming hot hatch battle, presenting the new Megane RS to Formula One spectators at the Monaco Grand Prix. Nico Hulkenberg, star driver for Renault’s F1 program, punted a mildly disguised example of the upcoming model around the circuit during a celebration of the brand’s grand prix history. The 2015 Le Mans winner seemed happy with the car, telling Renault publicists he was “hooked first time out by the excellence of its…