2011 BMW X3 ARRIVES IN SOUTH AFRICA

BMW South Africa launched the all-new X3 in Mpumalanga, along a variety of roads, including gravel (dirt) and tar. Thankfully South Africa is in summer during the Christmas period so there was no snow. You’ll be forgiven for staring at the X3; not everyone will instantly recognise that this is an all-new vehicle, that it’s not another facelift of the old one.

CRICKETER KALLIS ALLEGEDLY CRASHES AUDI R8

Jacques Kallis has reportedly crashed a white Audi R8 early this morning in Cape Town. A man told Sport24.com that he heard a very loud bang outside his home and rushed to see what was happening, only to be confronted by the cricket superstar’s sports car crashed through his neighbour’s front gate. The man’s wife then called the police, who apparently arrived in three squad cars. He says Kallis had at no time left the car, which was later towed away by a tow truck.

"GREEN" MERCEDES-BENZ S350 BLUETEC LAUNCHED

Mercedes-Benz has launched what is now termed the cleanest diesel car in its class, the new S350 BlueTec. Notice there is no CDI anywhere near the name, although this is a diesel car. Its cleanliness is guaranteed by a liquid substance called AdBlue emission control which is added to the car.

FORD FIGO IS 2011 INDIA CAR OF THE YEAR

The phenomenal Ford Figo was selected as Indian Car of the Year (ICOTY) 2011 today, earning the country's top automotive award in the fiercely competitive and rapidly growing Indian market. Now in its sixth year, the ICOTY is awarded to a new vehicle after comprehensive testing by a jury of leading automobile journalists in India.