AUDI S4 TO CHALLENGE DOMINANT BMWS

The Engen Xtreme Team, are one week closer to showing off their ‘new look’ Audi S4’s at Killarney race track on Saturday 2 April, 2011. The team will be racing the new Audi engineering for the first time in the WesBank Series and are more than confident of being on the podium come race day end.

AWD MERCEDES-BENZ ZETROS 6X6 STRONG FOR MONGOLIA

The all-wheel drive Mercedes-Benz Zetros is in its element wherever all-terrain capabilities and a high payload are required. This cab-behind-engine model for difficult off-road conditions is not only suitable as a commercial vehicle, but also as a basis for recreational and expedition vehicles. This is demonstrated by two Mercedes-Benz Zetros 6x6 with special bodies and interior fittings which have recently been delivered to Ulan-Bator, the capital of Mongolia.

RENAULT CLIO RS GORDINI CLEARED FOR MAY DEBUT

Renault South Africa promises to introduce the new Clio RS Gordini here in May. The car joins another Gordini model, the Twingo RS Gordini, which was launched in October last year. The launch event will take place at the 2011 Knysna Hillclimb that happens between the 21^st and 22^nd May.

US SENATORS WARN BLACKBERRY, IPHONE MAKERS

Four United States Senators have written a letter to the big cell/ smart phone manufacturers, asking them to stop supplying an app that warns drivers of DUI (driving under the influence) checkpoints. The Apple iPhone/ iPad and Google’s Android operating system offer such software for users. The information either comes from an existing database or from other users.

S-CLASS GAINS FROM NEW MERCEDES-BENZ FIREPOWER

With a great car comes great power. With great power comes great responsibility. Mercedes-Benz South Africa is now responsible for an awesome range of power, starting with the new S 500 sedan and ending with a car that can only be driven properly in the empty Karoo.

NISSAN UK INTRODUCES LEAF

UK customers are now able to order their all-electric LEAFs (can we say LEAVES?) from their closest dealerships. The reigning European Car of the Year and finalist at the World Car of the Year Awards will cost £25 990 (R292 500) – government incentives included. But alas, those who order today can only get their cars in six months’ time.

TOYOTA: THREE MILLION HYBRIDS SOLD

Toyota began selling hybrid cars in August of 1997 with the Coaster Hybrid EV. In December of the same year the first-generation Prius debuted in Japan. Since then the company has sold a remarkable 3 million hybrids of different types and shapes.

CITROËN LAUNCHES ALL-NEW C4 IN BUSY SEGMENT

Citroën South Africa is now selling the all-new generation C4 hatchback. It replaces the old car which was launched here back in 2005. From looking at the pictures one might not be too impressed, but if you trust what I tell you then you’ll believe me when I say it looks better in the metal. Much better in fact.

HYPER KOENIGSEGG AGERA R DETAILED

Koenigsegg revealed its Agera R at the 2011 Geneve International Motor Show early this month. Now the independent Swedish hypercar maker has made public details regarding this special car. If you thought you’d heard about quick, you haven’t heard about the Agera R.

2012 BMW M5: LATEST TEST VIDEO RELEASED

BMW released a fresh teaser promo video for the upcoming M5. Sadly the camouflage is still on there, but we can see a few details like the four tailpipes and a great view of the front interior. The drivers speak German so for our non-German readers, we’ve translated their speech for you.

G-POWER RELEASES 530KW X6 M

Infamous tuner G-Power has shown us what its new package for the BMW X6 M looks like. We’ve often criticized both the X5 M and X6 M for being too inconspicuous compared to their direct rivals, and G-Power has made sure none of that happens with their new package.

MERCEDES-BENZ C 63 AMG BLACK SERIES ON ITS WAY

Spy photographers have caught the brand new Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Black Series during testing. Merc has had Black Series models before in the form of the CLK 63 AMG and SL 65 AMG (IN4RIDE understands billionaire Patrice Motsepe has one of these), but never on a C-Class.

KELVIN VAN DER LINDE SHINES AT ZWARTKOPS

Kelvin van der Linde continues to impress in his first season of senior circuit racing.  In round two of the Pro Tour at Zwartkops on Saturday, the 14-year-old Dainfern College pupil was the class of the Goldwagen Challenge field in class B, easily winning race one from pole position and setting an new lap record in race two when he led by five seconds before retiring with electrical problems.
 

IS AUDI Q6 OR Q8 TARGETING BMW X6?

Audi wants in on the BMW X6’s apparent sales success. A rumour reported by Autoweek suggests Ingolstadt cannot simply close its eyes to the X6 and is now seriously investigating its own for the segment. Some are calling it the Q6, while others prefer the name Q8. Whatever it will be named, the SUV coupe should be a hit on showroom floors.

THREE AND FOUR-CYLINDER TURBOS FOR BMW

Turbocharged engines aren’t just a new fad for BMW, they are here to stay. Sure the company built a few in the 1970s but it’s since been known for the naturally aspirated power pack. Until recently. Now it says there’s more to come in this arena, including new 4-cylinder and even 3-cylinder turbos. And they won’t just be petrols, they will be diesels too!

PORSCHE 918 TO COST OVER R7 MILLION!

The R7 million Porsche 918 Spyder is now open to order. Porsche announced that it will sell the car, based on the 918 concept, from 2013, soon after production begins in September of that year. To top it off, buyers will exclusively get their hands on a special edition 911 Turbo S coupe or cabriolet. Not for free though, but at the same price as what you pay today. Only 918 examples of the 918 Spyder will ever be built, making it highly exclusive, even for a Porsche.

BASHFUL C 63 AMG COUPE BREAKS COVER!

At last, Mercedes-Benz will get a chance to level the playing fields with its German brethren, thanks to the new C 63 AMG Coupe. For the first time ever, we get a two-door C-Class in this level and as such, get a direct rival to the BMW M3 Coupe and the new Audi RS 5.