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Fastest Bentley ever: new Continental GT Speed docks in South Africa

Bentley unveils the Continental GT Speed, the fastest model in its history. Here's how much it costs in South Africa:

Motoring Launches
Jason Woosey|Published

Jaguar backs up controversial rebrand with radical Type 00 concept

Featuring a bold design and natural material totems that alter the mood inside, the Type 00 is not slated for production, but it does showcase Jaguar's new design identity.

Motoring Industry News
Jason Woosey|Published

Ford Mustang Dark Horse rumbles into South Africa: pricing and specifications

Hot on the heels of the new-generation Ford Mustang GT arriving, the more sinister Dark Horse version has landed on local shores.

Motoring Launches
Jason Woosey|Published

Revving the roar: New Ford Mustang GT is a classic for a modern age

While many sports car-type cars are turbocharged and too perfect and clinical, the Mustang stays true to its roots with a visceral, engaging driving experience.

Motoring Launches
Willem van de Putte|Published

Ford Mustang Dark Horse locked and loaded for SA - here’s how much it costs

Ford South Africa is preparing a muscle car double-whammy for local Mustang fans, with the Dark Horse following hot on the heels of the new GT.

Motoring Launches
Jason Woosey|Published

Porsche 911 GT3 sharpened for 2025: SA pricing announced

The Porsche 911 GT3 is the purist party piece of the range and fans will be pleased to know that the high-revving formula continues for 2025.

Motoring Industry News
Jason Woosey|Published

Mercedes could cull coupe versions of GLE and GLC SUVs, German report states

Mercedes could be culling more coupe models from its line-up, with the sloping-roofed versions of the GLC and GLE SUV said to be on the chopping block.

Motoring Industry News
Jason Woosey|Published

Ford puts a price tag on all-new Mustang GT ahead of South African launch

South Africans will soon be able to get their hands on the seventh-generation Ford Mustang, with the new muscle car scheduled to go on sale in October.

Motoring Launches
Jason Woosey|Published

Living with a Ford Mustang GT Fastback: Conclusion

Living with a Ford Mustang 5. 0 GT Fastback for three months showed us that it’s not a one-trick pony.

Motoring Reviews
Jason Woosey|Published

New Honda Prelude edges closer to reality with updated concept at Goodwood

Honda has officially confirmed that a sixth-generation Prelude coupé is on the cards, complete with a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain.

Motoring Industry News
Jason Woosey|Published

DRIVEN: New Mercedes-Benz CLE and E-Class are superb road trip companions

Road trips such as these remind one of how gorgeous our country’s landscape really is. Here’s what you need to know about the new CLE and E-Class models.

Motoring Launches
Mpho Mahlangu|Published

Living with a Ford Mustang 5. 0 GT Fastback: Part 1

The GT Fastback is the staple of the current Mustang range, but is it still a strong contender in the sports car market? We’re living with one to find out.

Motoring Reviews
Jason Woosey|Published

Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Coupe debuts as brand’s fastest accelerating production car ever

When you combine Mercedes-AMG’s twin-turbo V8 with a 150kW rear-mounted electric motor, the result is nothing short of explosive.

Motoring Industry News
Jason Woosey|Published

Rest in Peace Audi R8, it was great knowing you

Audi no longer has a dedicated sports model following the axing of the R8 and TT. But is another sports car on the horizon?

Motoring Industry News
Jason Woosey|Published

New ‘multi-energy’ Dodge Charger wants to reinvent the muscle car

While Ford is sticking to its guns with the traditional V8 format in its Mustang, its Detroit rival wants to redefine the muscle car with the all-new Charger.

Motoring Industry News
Jason Woosey|Published

More powerful BMW M4 ushers in facelifted 4 Series line-up for 2024

BMW’s 4 Series Coupe and Convertible range has been treated to a subtle facelift inside and out, and more power for the M4 Competition.

Motoring Industry News
Jason Woosey|Published

McLaren GTS debuts as evolution of luxurious GT with more power

The GT has the distinction of being the most practical member of the McLaren supercar family, but now it is making way for an upgraded model called the GTS.

Motoring Industry News
Jason Woosey|Published

Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 debuts with potent six-cylinder power, drift mode

Mercedes is taking its sleek new CLE Coupe into the performance realm with the debut of the first AMG version.

Motoring Industry News
Jason Woosey|Published

New Ford Mustang locked in for early 2024 South African launch

The new-generation Ford Mustang is finally on the horizon for South African buyers. Here’s what to expect.

Motoring Industry News
Motoring Staff|Published

Watch VideoMazda Iconic SP concept envisions the rotary-powered sports car of the future

The rotary engine is back where it belongs, in a sports car, but not in the way you might have envisioned before the EV era.

Motoring Industry News
Jason Woosey|Published

Honda Prelude is back! Tokyo concept previews likely production model

Honda pulled the covers off the new Prelude Concept at the Tokyo Mobility Show this week, and it’s looking likely to reach production.

Motoring Industry News
Motoring Staff|Published

End of an era as Jaguar announces last petrol-powered sports car

The F-Type ZP Edition marks the end of Jaguar’s petrol-powered sports car lineage, and just two are coming to SA. But what does the future hold for the brand?

Motoring Launches
Jason Woosey|Published

Beautiful MGB reborn as restomod with V8 or electric power

UK engineering firm Frontline aims to bring out the best of the MGB with a pair of restomods that are significantly more advanced than the original.

Motoring Industry News
Motoring Staff|Published

Air France extends suspension of flights to Burkina Faso and Mali

In response, Malian authorities have revoked Air France's permission for flight operations between Paris and Bamako, citing an alleged violation of the agreement terms.

Travel Travel News
Sputnik|Published

Watch VideoFord Mustang GTD is a 600kW street-legal race car for the road

It may look like a racetrack refugee, but this Mustang is a road-legal machine that throws down the gauntlet to European sports cars.

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