IN4RIDE MOVES TO NEW HOME

For the past five years IN4RIDE has been hosted quite generously by Google on their blog system. Over 1.1 million hits later and we feel that perhaps the time has come for us to grow out of this cocoon and into our own forest. Therefore, as you might already have noticed, we no longer update on this blog. Instead IN4RIDE has now moved to IN4RIDE.NET. Head over there or click on the image above to experience the fresh new IN4RIDE! You can of course, still follow us on Twitter (@IN4RIDE) and like our FaceBook page.

2014 BMW 1 SERIES GRAN TURISMO SPIED

Our spies have caught the BMW 1 Series Gran Turismo going about its handling testing business at the Nurburgring’s Nordschleife. The 1 Series GT follows BMW’s new GT series first started by the 5, and then the 3. We should see the little big car on our roads sometime in late 2014, if not early 2015.

SPORTY CHEVROLET SONIC RS FOR MZANSI

Chevrolet South Africa has not had an entry or lower-level performance car, keeping performance up in the skies where only people who can afford Ute and Lumina SSVs. That’s about to change as we prepare for the arrival of the new Sonic RS.

REAL CATERHAM AEROSEVEN COMING IN 2014

Caterham Cars has made their dream come true by showing us the new AeroSeven Concept car. The British brand looks to be going after the same market as the likes of Ariel Atom, KTM X-Bow and Caparo T1. These are essentially track cars that can also be legally driven on the road.

NISSAN GT-R NISMO SPIED AT NURBURGRING

When Nissan first launched the current-generation GT-R back in 2007 (2009 in Mzansi), the world stood still. It’s kind of been standing still ever since with each improvement of this stunning performer. Well it’s not over. There is a new version coming next year called the GT-R Nismo. These are the spy pictures as you see them, taken at the Nurburgring.

BMW i8 PRICED FOR AMERICA

While this is not be indicative of anything as far as Mzansi is concerned, it may be worth noting that BMW has priced its new i8 super hybrid in the United States. Basic trim is going to cost US$135 700, which is about R1.4 million over here. However, should we believe that this starting price is possible here too, then we can certainly dream of a likely final launch price.

PEUGEOT ADDS NEW ENTRY-LEVEL 208

Peugeot South Africa has extended its highly successful 208 compact hatchback line-up with the addition of the affordable, three-door Access 1.0 model. The newcomer brings the 208 ownership experience within reach of a wider audience, while still offering buyers an overall exceptional motoring package.

2014 MERCEDES-BENZ S 500, S 400, S 300 HYBRIDS DETAILED

The new Mercedes-Benz S-Class, which officially lands in Mzansi within weeks (although we’ve seen a few on the roads already), is bringing some interesting new powertrains. One of these is the new S 500 Hybrid range.

FORD EVOS CONCEPT HEADING FOR JOZI

Ford first unveiled the Evos Concept car at the 2011 Frankfurt International Motor Show. Soon South Africans who attend the 2013 Johannesburg International Motor Show (JIMS) at NASREC next month will also be able to view it live. Evos may not be built, we don’t know yet. But some of its design elements and technologies will definitely be seen in upcoming Ford products.

NEW 2014 BMW M3 SEDAN SPIED

These spy pictures of the upcoming 2014 model year BMW M3 sedan have cropped up. The car has been undergoing some testing in preparation for its global public reveal, either at the 2013 Los Angeles International Auto Show or the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Sales will begin next year.

JAGUAR C-X17 SUV CONCEPT DETAILED

Over the years there’ve been so many rumours of a Jaguar SUV that the thing has almost taken on a Loch Ness monster-like reputation! But for the first time, Jaguar has kind of acknowledged it’s working on something by showing off this C-X17 Concept SUV at the 2013 Frankfurt International Motor Show.

DATSUN GO+ VALUE MPV REVEALED, COMING TO MZANSI

Datsun has unveiled its second 21^st Century product in the GO+, which of course is based on the GO hatch that was revealed a few months ago. Both GO and GO+ will be available for sale in Mzansi in 2014. The GO+ is essentially a value MPV for mid-sized to large families who enjoy travelling together. It’s only marginally smaller than a Livina, but is also expected to cost less.