UNATHI MSENGANA LANDS FAB FORD KUGA DEAL

Ford South Africa handed over the keys of a brand new Ford Kuga to Unathi Msengana - Metro FM DJ, accomplished singer and judge on South African Idols today in Silverton, east of Pretoria.

BMW IS THE COOLEST CAR BRAND IN MZANSI - YOUTH

BMW South Africa has once again retained its title as the “Coolest Motor Vehicle” and the “Coolest Corporate Citizen” amongst our youth in the recent published Sunday Times Generation Next Brand Survey 2012.

LAND ROVER LIMITED EDITION FREELANDER 2 ANNOUNCED

A special run of 50 Limited Edition Freelander 2 models will be made available this June. Featuring unique interior and exterior design elements the Limited Edition model offers added appeal.

FORD 1.0-LITRE ECOBOOST IS BEST ENGINE IN THE WORLD

Ford has scooped the most coveted engine award in the world by winning the 2012 International Engine of the Year Award for its 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol turbo motor. The little 3-cylinder pusher kicks out 73kW and 92kW - which is close to the early 2000s Ford Focus 2.0-litre power, depending on configuration. It’s also rated at 109g/km and 114g/km in C02s respectively when used by the Focus.

STEVE MCQUEEN FERRARI 275 GTB4 SHOWN

Ferrari Classiche recently took delivery of one of the more interesting cars ever to leave the factory - a 275 GTB4 that originally belonged to legendary American star, Steve McQueen who took delivery of the car in San Francisco when he was on the set filming Bullitt.

CHEVROLET GOES SPINNING

The 2013 Chevrolet Spin, an all-new, small multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) designed for families on the go and their gear, will join Chevrolet’s growing global portfolio when it launches in Brazil later this month. The Spin will go on sale in Indonesia in 2013 and additional markets will be announced at a later date.

OFF-ROAD LEGEND GROBLER TO RETIRE

Multiple SA off road and rally champion Hannes Grobler plans to finish his remarkable 36-year motor sport career at the end of the 2012 motor racing season.  He will make his final appearance in racing overalls, boots and gloves on November 24 at the season-ending eighth round of the Absa Off Road Championship.
 

FERRARI 599XX EVO GOES ON AUCTION FOR QUAKE VICTIMS

The on-line international charity auction organised by Ferrari will started has in order to raise funds for the families of the victims of the recent earthquakes in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy.
 

NEW 2012 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER BEGINS PRODUCTION

The first production units of the all-new Chevrolet Trailblazer are now rolling off General Motors Thailand’s (GM) production line in Rayong.

TOYOTA CLOSES RALLY GAP

Johnny Gemmell and Carolyn Swan (Castrol Team Toyota Auris) closed the gap to championship leaders Mark Cronje and Robin Houghton (Ford Fiesta) after finishing sixth in the Toyota Gauteng Dealer Rally, which finished at Zwartkops Raceway west of Pretoria on Sunday.

BMW MAKING A 7-SPEED MANUAL?

New patents filed by BMW show that the company is investing in a new 7-speed manual gearbox. While it would not be a world-first (Porsche already claimed that with the new 911), the transmission would certainly be a first for BMW. Also, it would herald a brand new concept in gear changes, something that would be a world-first.