2013 SHELBY GT500 IS BOSS

Official word from Ford says the next edition of the Shelby GT500 will be well-endowed. In fact so endowed will the mad Mustang that it will come fitted with “the most powerful series production V8 in the world”, according to a statement from Ford North America. Quite a dare this is.

HONDA RECLAIMS PRECIOUS METALS

In a joint announcement, Honda Motor Company and the Japan Metals & Chemicals Company have confirmed the establishment of the world's first process to extract rare earth metals from various used parts in Honda products.
 

AUDI CONFIRMS S6, S7 SPORTBACK AND S8 FOR MZANSI

Audi has detailed its upcoming S6, S7 Sportback and S8 sedan during an international launch. The cars are powered by the same engine, but it puts out a different power output for the big S8. The new twin turbo V8 petrol essentially replaces the old naturally aspirated 5.2-litre V10.

NEW SMOKIN' ENGINES FROM JAGUAR

Jaguar has announced three brand new engines, probably as a precursor to the arrival of the F-Type Roadster. The two are supercharged V6s, while the other one is smaller four-cylinder turbocharged motor. All these petrol engines will not be confined to the F-Type, but will be widely used in other models.

LAND ROVER SA SUPPORTS FIGHT AGAINST MALARIA

Humanitarian adventurer Kingsley Holgate is using adventure to combat malaria and improve and save lives throughout Africa. His humanitarian adventures – many of which are world firsts – have seen him criss-crossing Africa by Land Rover in a series of spectacular expeditions, all the while helping those in need.

ULTRA-POSH MERCEDES-BENZ VIANO BUS FOR CHINA

Mercedes-Benz will be presenting its Viano VISION DIAMOND superlative show car at the 2012 Beijing Auto Show (April 25 - May 2, 2012). This chauffeured vehicle makes a big impression right from the start with its black radiator grille, chromed grille louvers, and two-tone exterior paint job. A fine, shimmering gold line painted by hand separates the two body colours of black and diamond white, and a painted diamond adorns the B-pillar. The two-tone effect is repeated in the rims of the five-spoke wheels, and the brakes feature the words “Mercedes-Benz” in gold.

VOLKSWAGEN SA ANNOUNCES ECONOMY PARTS FOR OLDER CARS

The Group Parts Division of the Volkswagen Group South Africa has introduced a range of affordable parts for its Volkswagen models that are older than five years.

‘Economy Parts’ as they are branded, have been specifically designed for Volkswagen and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles models whose warranty period has expired.
 

LAMBORGHINI URUS SUV BREAKS COVER

Lamborghini has finally delivered on its threats to unveil an SUV concept, which could be produced within the next two years. The Urus concept will debut in China at 2012 Auto China in Beijing and is named after the Aurochs bull. You can Google that if you like.

NASSER SALEH AL-ATTIYAH TAKES VICTORY IN SA-BUILT HILUX V8

The Qatari Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah and his Spanish co-driver Lucas Cruz Senra on Saturday scored a crushing victory for the Belgian Overdrive Racing Team in the 2012 Sealine Cross-Country Rally, round three of the FIA World Cup for Cross-Country Rallies.