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at the <b>Nurburgring’s Nordschleife</b>. The
1 Series GT follows BMW’s new GT series first started by the <b>5</b>, and then the <b>3</b>. We should see the <b>little
big c</b>ar on our roads sometime in late <b>2014</b>,
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">According to spy reports, the car would either be offered as
a <b>5</b> or <b>7-seat</b> option, making it one hell of a long 1 Series. Another <b>important</b> departure will be the fact
that it will be based on a <b>front-wheel-drive</b>
platform, something BMW has always frowned upon but has now embraced as a <b>quick</b> solution to interior space
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company’s new <b>1.5-litre</b> petrol and
diesel turbos. The punchy <b>3-cylinder</b>
engines can produce anything between <b>90kW</b>
and <b>165kW</b> in petrol guise, and <b>60kW</b> to <b>135kW</b> (<b>330Nm</b>) for the
diesels.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Africa</b> has not had an entry or lower-level performance car, keeping <b>performance</b> up in the skies where only people
who can afford <b>Ute</b> and <b>Lumina SSVs</b>. That’s about to change as
we prepare for the arrival of the new <b>Sonic
RS</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ok, it’s not the most powerful pocket <b>rocket</b> on the block, displacing <b>1.4-litre</b> and producing only <b>103kW</b>
and a healthy <b>200Nm</b> of torque. Yet its
relative lightness, at <b>1 257kg</b>,
means it can probably perform as well as the previous-generation <b>Ford Fiesta ST</b> (110kW). Go is helped
along by a <b>6-speed manual </b>gearbox
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100km/h in about <b>8 seconds</b> and
consume an average of <b>5.9 litres per 100km</b>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Some visual differentiators include a special RS front <b>grille</b>, <b>17-inch</b> sports wheels, different spoiler and exhaust <b>tailpipe</b>, exclusive RS interior with
special <b>RS stitching</b>, RS foot pedals
and a near-flat bottomed steering sports wheel with <b>satellite controls</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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making its public debut at the <b>Johannesburg
International Motor Show</b> (JIMS) next month. We also hope it will come in at
between <b>R220 000</b> to <b>R230 000</b> a pop.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6436668179260028413.post-33554490262418947092013-09-20T12:20:00.001+02:002013-09-20T12:20:55.341+02:00REAL CATERHAM AEROSEVEN COMING IN 2014<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">C</span>aterham Cars</b> has
made their dream come true by showing us the new <b>AeroSeven Concept</b> car. The <b>British</b>
brand looks to be going after the same market as the likes of <b>Ariel Atom</b>, <b>KTM X-Bow</b> and <b>Caparo T1</b>.
These are essentially track cars that can also be <b>legally</b> driven on the road. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Caterham promises it will have a production version of the
AeroSeven on sale in <b>2014</b>, but no
word on which markets it will be available in. What makes the car special then?
First it’s bucking the turbo trend by using a naturally aspirated <b>2.0-litre Ford</b> engine for its <b>177kW</b> at <b>8500rpm</b>. All power goes to the rear wheels of course, and the <b>0 – 100km/h</b> run can be completed in “<b>under 4 seconds</b>”. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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manual</b> transmission, again going against the current grain of <b>double-clutch</b> automatic transmissions. AeroSeven
is the first Caterham to feature <b>traction
control</b> for those of us who aren’t as confident around bends and corners. This
is another way of attracting new buyers to the segment. <b>Launch Control</b> is one of the fun parts and is probably the main
reason for the “under 4 seconds” bit.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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for this segment. What is probably missing however, is a windscreen so driving
the thing will probably require some form of <b>headgear</b> like a <b>helmet</b>
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the <b>Graphical Display Unit</b> (GDU). The
GDU displays all sorts of useful info, such as <b>speed</b>, current gear, fuel and using an advanced <b>real-time 3D</b> rendered display. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the Caterham factory in <b>Dartford</b>, about
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launched the current-generation <b>GT-R </b>back
in 2007 (<b>2009 in Mzansi</b>), the world
stood still. It’s kind of been standing still ever since with each improvement
of this <b>stunning</b> performer. Well it’s
not over. There is a new version coming next year called the <b>GT-R Nismo</b>. These are the spy pictures
as you see them, taken at the <b>Nurburgring</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We have reason to believe this is the <b>last hurrah</b> for the current GT-R as a replacement is already under
conceptualisation. Still powered by the same <b>3.8-litre V6</b> twin turbo engine, the GT-R Nismo is going to use
several different <b>weight-loss</b>
mechanisms, like liberal <b>carbon fibre</b>.
There’s also a massive rear wing to assist with <b>downforce</b>, lest the beast desire to take off and fly high in the
sky. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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sprint from 0 – 100km/h in just <b>2
seconds</b>. Two seconds. That’s quicker than a <b>Bugatti Veyron</b>!</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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of anything as far as <b>Mzansi</b> is
concerned, it may be worth noting that <b>BMW</b>
has priced its <b>new i8 </b>super hybrid
in the <b>United States</b>. Basic trim is
going to cost US$135 700, which is <b>about
R1.4 million</b> over here. However, should we believe that this starting price
is possible here too, then we can certainly <b>dream</b> of a likely final launch price.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Taking into account all sorts of <b>import duties,</b> other government taxes and margins, we reckon that a
starting price of <b>R1.95 million</b> would
not be too bad for our local i8. Then again, this being a sort of <b>halo</b>, highly <b>technologically-advanced</b> sports car, BMW would probably want to put
a nice premium on it and price it just above the <b>R2 million</b> mark. Who knows.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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of a <b>1.5-litre petrol turbo</b> engine
displacing three cylinders and developing <b>170kW</b>
and <b>320Nm</b> of torque. The other
partner is an electric motor accompanied by a liquid-cooled <b>5kWh </b>lithium-ion battery pack making <b>96kW</b> and <b>250Nm</b>. All in all we are looking at a system output of <b>266kW</b> and <b>570Nm</b> of torque. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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litres per 100km</b> for average fuel consumption, with the i8 able to travel distances
of up to <b>35km</b> on electricity alone (that
is with the petrol engine switched off).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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smaller, more practical <b>i3 all-electric</b>
car.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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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.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The 208 Access 1.0 VTi showcases the French marque’s latest
design language, but its three-door configuration adds a further element of
youthful flair and sportiness to the already popular range. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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dark aluminium surround, is flanked on either side by boldly proportioned
headlights, with close attention to fine detail as true of this entry-level
model as it is across the 208 range.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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distinctive feature, while the overall silhouette is sleek and wind-cheating,
but also compact and athletic. A smooth roofline and sculpted sides add to the
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yet durable cloth upholstery, while the overall fit and finish is exemplary.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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locking, Isofix child seat mounts, and an on-board trip computer. ABS brakes
with EBD and dual front airbags for the driver and front passenger ensure a
high degree of active and passive safety. A full-size spare wheel is
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The three-door Access 1.0 is powered by an efficient,
in-line three-cylinder engine. The 999 cc unit has a maximum raptured output of
50 kW at 6 000 r/min, combined with a torque peak of 95 Nm at 3 000 r/min. That
urge is delivered to the front wheels via a five-speed manual gearbox.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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km/h sprint time of 14 sec, and a 163 km/h top speed. Of even greater interest
is the Peugeot 208’s fuel efficiency, which comes to an impressive average of
4,3 litres/100 km. Open-road consumption drops to an exceptional 3,8 litres/100
km.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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three-year warranty, as well as Peugeot’s Premium Plan - a five-year/60 000 km
maintenance plan - included as standard. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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affordability, making the newcomer an ideal purchase for first-time buyers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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within weeks (although we’ve seen a few on the roads already), is bringing some
interesting <b>new powertrains</b>. One of
these is the new <b>S 500 Hybrid</b> range.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Top of the pops is the Plug-in Hybrid which features several
<b>fuel-saving technologies</b> that one
would sit in awe about, especially for a car its size. The main thrust of
things comes from a <b>3.0-litre V6 turbo
petrol</b> engine, and an <b>80kW</b>, <b>340Nm</b> <b>electric motor</b> with rechargeable batteries. That means it will
either recharge using <b>on-board</b> systems,
or you can literally plug into the wall socket at home or work to fill up the
lithium-ion batteries. Under certain conditions it can go for up to <b>30km</b> on electric power alone, thus
saving <b>litres</b> and litres of fuel.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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its own <b>245kW</b> of power and <b>480Nm</b> of torque. In terms of
performance, the <b>S 500 Hybrid </b>will
push off from 0 – 100km/h in <b>5.5 seconds</b>,
according to Mercedes-Benz. Top speed is set at the usual <b>250km/h</b>. Amazing is the claimed average fuel consumption of only <b>3 litres per 100km</b> and C02 emissions of
<b>69 g/km</b>. Unbelievable. Even if you
could double that, which you can under realistic conditions, you still get <b>6 litres per 100km</b> and a tank range of about
<b>1 200km</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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possible and only at suitable and most <b>efficient</b>
operating points. It is switched off any time the vehicle is coasting and its <b>drag</b> torque when rolling is used by the
electric motor as <b>recuperation</b>
torque.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The other two hybrids in the range are the <b>S 400 Hybrid</b> and <b>S 300 BlueTec Hybrid</b>. The former pushes out <b>225kW</b> (<b>370Nm</b>) and <b>20kW</b> (<b>250Nm</b>) from the engine and electric motor respectively. Merc says
it returns <b>6.3 litres per 100km</b>. Then
there’s the baby <b>S 300 BlueTec Hybrid</b>,
which would probably be our choice as it uses the same motor as the new
facelift <b>E 300 BlueTec Hybrid</b>. Maximum
power is <b>150kW</b> and <b>500Nm</b> from the <b>2.2-litre turbo diesel</b>, while the electric motor gives <b>20kW</b> and <b>250Nm</b>. It is capable of a <b>4.4
litres per 100km</b> average.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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made available here. We’d pick any of them to be honest. They all <b>promise</b> very good things.</span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6436668179260028413.post-88544770474655044162013-09-18T20:29:00.003+02:002013-09-18T20:29:47.930+02:00FORD EVOS CONCEPT HEADING FOR JOZI<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Concept</b> car at the 2011 Frankfurt International Motor Show. Soon South
Africans who attend the <b>2013
Johannesburg International Motor Show (JIMS) </b>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 <b>design elements</b> and <b>technologies</b> will definitely be seen in
<b>upcoming Ford</b> products.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“The Ford Evos Concept was specifically developed to
introduce the new Ford design direction while also showcasing future <b>smart technologies</b>. While you will
never see this car on the road key design elements and <b>innovations</b> will be applied to forthcoming Ford vehicles,” says
Ford South Africa Marketing Manger <b>Gavin
Golightly</b>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One of these smart technologies is the ability of the car to
communicate with different machines and human beings through <b>cloud computing</b>. A feature that uses
cloud is the <b>heart-rate monitor</b>
under the seat covers, which obviously keeps check on the driver’s heart rate
and will <b>communicate</b> should there be
a need to.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The car can also <b>“learn”
</b>your habits as a driver, including your preferred everyday routes, and can
thus make suggestions to the <b>hybrid powertrain</b>
as to which route is best at any particular point in time, thus saving <b>time and fuel</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“The Ford Evos concept gives us an insight into the future
of Ford products and the <b>exciting design</b>
and <b>smart elements</b> that we can look
forward to. I have no doubt that the <b>South
African</b> public will be eager to view the Evos Concept first hand and the
Johannesburg International Motor Show taking place in October,” concludes
Golightly. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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of the upcoming <b>2014 model year BMW M3
sedan</b> have cropped up. The car has been undergoing some testing in
preparation for its global public reveal, either at the <b>2013 Los Angeles International Auto Show</b> or the <b>2014 North American International Auto Show
in Detroit</b>. Sales will begin next year.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the M3 sedan. Some <b>speculation</b> has
suggested that it will be powered by a <b>3.0-litre
triple turbo</b> straight six engine with over <b>330kW</b> of power and over <b>500Nm</b>
of torque, while others have suggested less. Whatever the case, the M3 will
wear the M3 badge while the two-door <b>coupe</b>
and <b>Convertible</b> will bear the <b>M4 label</b>. BMW says it has worked more
on weight than power, which could ultimately give the car a <b>0 – 100km/h</b> sprint time of around <b>4.4 seconds</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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better traction. We believe the M3 will only be offered in Mzansi with an <b>M-DCT</b> gearbox, with no <b>6-speed manual</b> option on the list. <b>BMW SA</b> already does not trust us with a
manual <b>335i</b>, how much less with a
much more potent M3?</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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taken on a <b>Loch Ness</b> monster-like
reputation! But for the first time, Jaguar has kind of acknowledged it’s
working on something by showing off this <b>C-X17
Concept SUV</b> at <b>the 2013 Frankfurt
International Motor Show.</b> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Everyone knows that Jaguar and <b>Land Rover</b> are owned by the same company, <b>TATA Motors</b> of India. And everyone seems to agree that a Jaguar SUV
could hurt <b>sister</b> brand Land Rover
in terms of <b>sales</b>. But few seem to
realise that Jaguar customers aren’t necessarily looking to buy Land Rovers, or
<b>Range Rovers</b> for that matter. They
want to buy Jaguars. And this could very well be their Range Rover Sport.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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metres</b>, tall as 1.65m, wide as 1.95m and has a wheelbase of some 2.9m.So
it’s not small. It also features Jaguar’s intelligent <b>All-Wheel-Drive</b> (AWD) system and has a ground clearance of <b>213mm</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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say, current choices could include a <b>177kW</b>
2.0-litre turbo, a <b>250kW</b> V6 and a <b>375kW</b> performance R version.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6436668179260028413.post-42872732210605422372013-09-17T15:34:00.001+02:002013-09-17T15:34:12.393+02:00DATSUN GO+ VALUE MPV REVEALED, COMING TO MZANSI<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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its second <b>21<sup>st</sup> Century</b>
product in the <b>GO+</b>, which of course
is based on the <a href="http://in4ride.blogspot.com/2013/07/new-datsun-go-unveiled-in-india-heading.html"><b>GO</b> hatch</a> that was
revealed a few months ago. Both <b>GO</b>
and <b>GO+</b> will be available for sale
in <b>Mzansi</b> in <b>2014</b>. The GO+ is essentially a <b>value
MPV</b> for mid-sized to large families who enjoy travelling together. It’s only
marginally smaller than a <b>Livina</b>,
but is also expected to <b>cost less</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Size and dimensions are as follows: <b>3.995 metres long</b>, 1.63m wide, 1.485m high and with a wheelbase of <b>2.45m.</b> Add to that is the fact that it
has a third row of seats available for two more passengers. The engine is a naturally
aspirated <b>1.2-litre</b> motor producing <b>51kW</b> and <b>104Nm</b> of torque, driven by a <b>5-speed
manual</b> gearbox. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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quite <b>popular</b> with <b>township</b> taxi owners doing short local
routes. That of course, will depend on how much it costs here. In <b>Indonesia</b> it has launched at a <b>price</b> the equivalent of around <b>R86 000</b>. <b>Fat</b> chance of seeing that kinda price in Mzansi.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6436668179260028413.post-12121489424227966032013-09-17T09:16:00.000+02:002013-09-17T09:16:09.033+02:00RUNDLE AND MOHR JOIN DAKAR 2014 FRAY<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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2014 Dakar Rally in South America in January in the same Toyota Hilux in which
Duncan Vos and Rob Howie finished 10th in the 2012 Dakar Rally and which
took the Toyota Motorsport pair to victory in the 2012 national off road
championship.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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toughest motor race and the realisation of a long-held dream for both
experienced off roaders. The pair earned a free entry, valued at around
R400 000, after they won the Dakar Challenge that formed part of the
Toyota Botswana 1000 Desert Race in June, where they finished sixth overall..<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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racer and it has always been my dream to compete in it,” said Rundle. The
30-year-old group manager of the family-owned BARDEN company in Pretoria
started his off road racing career in 2004 in a Toyota Hilux and is delighted
to be back in a Hilux.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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racing career and have received tremendous help and encouragement from him and
his team. We concluded a deal for me to take over Duncan’s Hilux at the end of
the current season in Gauteng in November.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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team and support vehicles, our Hilux will be prepared for us by Toyota
Motorsport and shipped to Argentina in December along with the two factory
Hilux V8s.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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over the past few years and, with his previous experience of the Dakar and the
Dakar-proven Toyota Hilux, we are quietly confident we can do ourselves and our
country proud.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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36-year-old project manager at Century Property Developments, who was the 2008
national off road co-driver champion, commented, “To compete in the Dakar
alongside Thomas will be the highlight of my racing career.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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under the tuition of desert driving expert Don Nieuwoudt of West Coast 4x4 and
also accompanied Toyota Motorsport to the Namibian dunes for more experience.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the High Performance Centre of the University of Pretoria’s Institute for
Sports Research for strength and conditioning training and sessions with a
dietician, physiotherapist and sports psychologist.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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terrain in Argentina and Chile and we need to be in top physical and mental
condition,” said Rundle, who added that they were also benefiting from working
with Dr Sherylle Calder from Eyegym at the Sports and Science Institute of
South Africa in Cape Town.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6436668179260028413.post-39178554587131345562013-09-16T13:51:00.000+02:002013-09-16T13:51:04.758+02:00SUZUKI iV-4 CONCEPT REVEALED AT FRANKFURT. COMING IN 2015<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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car</b> at a motor show, like <b>Suzuki</b>
did the <b>iV-4 SUV Concept</b>, then
proceeds to tell the world when it will come into <b>production</b>. But that’s exactly what the <b>Japanese</b> brand has done. So, now we know the iV-4 production
version goes on sale in <b>Europe in 2015</b>.
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The iV-4 (which stands for Individuality, vehicle, 4wheel
drive) is dubbed a “personal compact SUV”, which could either be just another <b>21<sup>st</sup> century</b> marketing <b>buzzword</b>, or could really mean something
to the customer looking for extraordinary solutions in an ordinary world. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In terms of dimensions, it measures <b>4.2 metres</b> in length, 1.85m width, 1.66m high and has a wheelbase
of 2.5m. It runs on <b>20-inch wheels</b>
with matching <b>235/ 55 R20 tyres</b>. Suzuki
promises that while urban dwellers will find it very <b>accommodating</b> to their everyday needs, those seeking some <b>off-road adventure</b> will also be well-catered
for, thanks to <b>AllGrip</b>, the company’s
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were not mentioned but Suzuki says the iV-4 will emit some of the lowest <b>C02 gases</b> in its class. To us that
could mean only one of two solutions: <b>small
turbo</b> (petrol or diesel), or <b>hybrid</b>.
The latter is very expensive to develop, so unless Suzuki has worked out its
differences with Volkswagen, it is likely a small turbo.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6436668179260028413.post-68666145797224962662013-09-16T12:50:00.000+02:002013-09-16T12:50:00.772+02:00KELVIN VAN DER LINDE STILL IN LINE FOR SCIROCCO R-CUP CROWN<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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one of the two youngest drivers in the competition, will go to the final round
of the international VW Scirocco R-Cup in Hockenheim in Germany on October 19
in first places after the two-race penultimate round was completed in
Oschersleben in Germany on Sunday.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Van der Linde, 17, the reigning South African Volkswagen Cup
champion who has dominated the Germany-based series so far with four wins, had
taken a useful lead into the Oschersleben round, but despite increasing this by
finishing second in Saturday’s opening race to Dane Kasper Jensen, his lead was
reduced when he could only manage 15th in race two on Sunday.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">He had started seventh on the reverse grid and was hoping to
do well enough to put the championship beyond doubt this weekend. But a
mid-race incident when he was lying sixth and on course to take the title
resulted in his receiving a drive-through penalty after race officials deemed
that he had pushed another competitor. Post-race viewing of the video footage
showed that the other car had spun in front of Van der Linde and that contact
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Van der Linde: “At the beginning of Saturday’s race I
tried to attack Kasper. But then I took a conservative approach to the whole
thing and stopped taking risks. After all, what I really want is to win the
championship and it’s looking very positive on that front.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“Absolutely everything went wrong in Sunday’s race. I wanted
to play it safe because of the Cup title. Then I came into contact with another
car and got the drive-through penalty. All in all, I was too cautious and
didn’t take enough risks. I’ll come back stronger in Hockenheim – I want to
claim this title.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Van der Linde leads the standings with 290 points to Jensen’s 247 and fellow
South African Jordan Pepper’s 232. This means that Van der Linde only needs to
finish the season’s last race 12th to win the world’s only single-make
championship powered by natural gas.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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open doors for Van der Linde to an international racing career.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6436668179260028413.post-81187945842742964262013-09-13T13:53:00.000+02:002013-09-13T13:53:01.572+02:00“JEAN BUGATTI” VEYRON REVEALED<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>A</b></span>t the beginning of production, Bugatti had promised to
build only <b>300 units</b> of the
ultra-fast <b>Veyron</b>. We are almost at
the point of 300, with at least one of them having come to Mzansi’s <b>Johann Rupert</b>, and another being owned
by actor <b>Brad Pitt</b>. Latest is the
new <b>Jean Bugatti</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">They have named it after Jean Bugatti, the son of <b>Ettore Bugatti</b>, the company’s founding
father. It’s the second of a series of these cars named after people <b>closely associated</b> with it. Jean
created the 1934 classic <b>Type 57SC
Atlantic</b> which at the time made a “whopping” <b>150kW</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fast forward almost <b>80
years later</b> and you have the <b>8.0-litre
W16 Jean Bugatti</b> with <b>four turbos</b>
and <b>10 radiators</b>. It’s based on the
Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse and only three of them will be made at a
cough-inducing price of around <b>R32
million</b> a pop. The three lucky bastards will each get <b>883kW</b> and <b>1500Nm</b> of
torque under their feet, with the ability to translate it into a 0 – 100km/h
sprint in just <b>2.6 seconds</b>. As we
know from the old Top Gear clip, Veyrons can reach <b>407km/h</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Setting it apart from other special edition Veyrons are
fittings such as the <b>platinum horseshoe</b>
logo on the rear end above the Jean Bugatti signature, <b>black diamond-cut</b> wheels, and a body made of jet black <b>clear-coated carbon fibre</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With this kind of trend happening, it appears the last
Veyron may be the most powerful and exclusive. We bet it will be called the <b>Ettore</b>.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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metres long, 1.79m wide and has a wheelbase of 2.6m metres. Yet height has been
lowered to 1.4m. We’ll all get to ogle it at the <b>2013 JIMS</b> next month.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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opened or closed in a matter of <b>18
seconds</b> at speeds of up to <b>50km/h.</b>
All this is done through the push/ pull of a button. <b>Kerb weight</b> has been reduced despite the gain in dimensions. In total,
the <b>baseline</b> model weighs just <b>1 365kg</b>, which in general is around <b>50kg</b> off the previous-generation car.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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spec, which Mzansi follows quite closely, Audi will offer wheels from <b>16-inch to 19-inch in size</b>, with tyres
of up to <b>235/35</b> in size. Some derivatives
will even come with an adaptive suspension control system, <b>adaptive cruise control</b> and progressive steering. Knowing <b>South Africans</b> and their taste for the
optional, these should go down well in these parts.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Mzansi</b> doesn’t really
get all the available A3 Cabriolet models but in case you are interested, here
is what they are out there. <b>Petrols</b> consist
of a <b>1.4</b> and <b>1.8-litre</b>, respectively making <b>103kW</b>
and <b>132kW</b>. Guess which one we’d like
to take for a spin? Moving along into diesel territory, the <b>2.0-litre TDI</b> is good for <b>110kW</b>. This one is highly unlikely to
see the light of Mzansi, given our general, inexplicable disdain for diesel
cars. Both the <b>7-speed S Tronic</b> and <b>6-speed manual</b> will be made available.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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to be found in the A3 Cabriolet, including <b>MMI
Navigation Plus</b> with <b>Google Maps</b>,
<b>LTE WiFi internet</b> access (in certain
markets), Parking Information which shows available parking spaces in certain
spots, and an optional <b>Bang &
Olufsen</b> sound system.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Africa</b> will start selling the new <b>Alfa
Romeo 4C</b> sometime in <b>2014</b>, at a
yet undisclosed price. As you can see from the pics, <b>production</b> has already begun. It’s being billed as a small, <b>powerful</b>, lightweight sports car in the
mould of the <b>Lotus Elise</b>, but with
much more <b>tech</b> and modern touches.
And as such of course, it will be offered with a <b>turbo engine</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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upon first glance. Until you look at what this thing weighs on the scale. Alfa
says it will pitch in at <b>895kg</b> dry
for the <b>European spec</b>, while in the
US the same model will pull down about <b>995kg</b>,
<b>American</b> style. We’ll see the <b>DCT gearbox</b> coming into play here, with
a <b>6-speed manual</b> possibly also being
offered. The car should sprint from 0 – 100km/h in just <b>4.5 seconds</b>, according to its makers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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suggests it will run with hot hatches like the <b>Golf GTI</b> and <b>Focus ST</b>,
but its overall performance puts it in the league of <b>BMW M3s</b> and Mercedes-Benz A 45s. Therefore we are guessing a <b>price</b> range to the effect of between <b>R650 000</b> and <b>R750 000.</b></span><o:p></o:p></div>
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International Motor Show</b>, <b>Land Rover</b>
presented a few upgrades for the <b>Range
Rover</b> and <b>Range Rover Sport</b>
models. The <b>upgrades</b> are not about
styling, but concern engines, kit and some <b>technologies</b>.
We reckon we’ll see some of these at the <b>2013
Johannesburg International Motor Show</b> (JIMS) next month.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Design Pack</b> has been put on the Options list. It’s essentially made up of <b>gloss black</b> finishing on the bonnet
moniker, front grille, bumper vanes, side mirrors, door handles and the
tailgate. It also gives the owner a choice of either <b>21 or 22-inch alloy wheels</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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automatically park in parallel parking bays, <b>Perpendicular Park (</b>which might not work very well in <b>Mzansi</b>) – positions the car exactly in
the middle of the bay and <b>360 degree
Park Distance Control</b> which provides virtual object tracking along the
sides of the car at speeds of up to 16km/h.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As far as the engines, Land Rover has developed a powerful <b>4.4-litre SDV8</b> turbo diesel and hybrid
engines to take on the best in the world. The <b>SDV8</b> features twin intercoolers and a new sump among others, as it
loses <b>10kg</b> in weight. Power is <b>249kW</b> and while torque is a good <b>700Nm</b>. In the Range Rover Sport it is claimed
to accelerate from <b>0 – 100km/h</b> in
just <b>6.9 seconds</b>. Both cars are
fitted with an <b>8-speed ZF</b> gearbox. Depending
on country and market, both cars can also be purchased with a choice of <b>3.0-litre SDV6</b> with <b>215kW</b>, <b>3.0-litre TDV6</b> with <b>190kW</b>,
<b>3.0-litre petrol V6</b> making <b>250kW</b> and the big boy, <b>5.0-litre V8 Supercharged</b> pulling out
the usual <b>375kW</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the 3.0-litre SDV6 engine, it also comes with a <b>35kW</b> electric motor. Total system output is <b>250kW</b>, while torque is <b>700Nm</b>.
They say it can run from 0 – 100km/h in under 7 seconds but return <b>5.3 litres per 100km</b>.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">I</span></b>t has been a very busy year for Kia Motors South Africa
(KMSA) so far. The year kicked off with the company opening it first
solar-powered dealership in Weltevredenpark on 19 February 2013. March was
followed by the introduction of 2 new vehicle derivative launches, the updated
Sorento and the new Optima GDi. On 22 May 2013, KMSA launched the all new
Cerato sedan and this vehicle has proven a worthy successor to the previous
generation Cerato and a very competitive offering in its segment.<br />
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The second half of 2013 looks to be as exciting as the first, with another two
vehicle launches planned for the year. KMSA will be unveiling the new Cerato
Hatch as well as the all new Cerato 2-door Koup at this year’s Johannesburg
International Motor Show. The Cerato hatch will offer the consumer a sportier
and more compact driving experience, while its specification level will be
similar to that of the sedan version.<br />
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The big news is the all-new Cerato Koup. It’s swooping roofline and large
wheels give this vehicle an athletic and aggressive stance while the swept-back
headlights with built-in LED lights add to it sportiness. At the front, the
Koup is highlighted by a bold and muscular facia, while tapered LED rear
combination lamps and a twin chrome-tipped exhaust add to its high-tech image
at the rear. The biggest change however, lies under the bonnet. The new Cerato Koup
will feature a brand new 1.6-litre GDI turbocharged four-cylinder engine which
produces 152kW at 6 000 rpm and 264Nm of torque between 1 750 and 4 500rpm.<br />
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“We are very excited to be able to finally offer the first of hopefully many
turbo engine’s into the local Kia line-up. The Cerato Koup has been a great
success story for Kia as far as 2 door models is concerned, but now the Koup
gets some extra horsepower to do justice to its great looks and presence on the
road!“, comments David Sieff, National Marketing Manager Kia Motors South
Africa.<br />
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KMSA is also planning fun activities on its stand, and will be doing a live
broadcast of the KIA Take40 SA chart show on Saturday morning 19 October 2013.
The show will feature exciting give-aways and interviews with celebrities,
including KMSA’s brand ambassadors DannyK, Kabelo Mabalane and the newly signed
pop group Micasa.<br />
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“Kia looks to the JHB International Motor Show as a show piece for our products
where people can compare us with our peers in one exhibition environment. It’s
a great way to understand how well we stack up against the other brands, but it’s
also about having fun at the show by engaging with our brand ambassadors and
chatting to our energetic and passionate Kia staff”, Sieff concludes. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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previously showed us a glimpse of a blip of its upcoming <b>2015 Civic Type R </b>hatch, has apparently confirmed some <b>power figures</b>. And they gave away some
of their own “<b>spy</b>” pictures for all
to enjoy. As far as Honda is concerned, we are all in for a <b>marvellous</b> treat when the new Type R
goes on <b>sale</b> at the end of <b>2014</b> and beginning of 2015.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What they said is that it will sport a new <b>2.0-litre turbo engine</b> (yes, like
everyone else in this league) which will spurt out something above <b>206kW</b>. Note that <b>206kW</b> is the same output as the <b>Opel Astra OPC</b> and the new South Africa-spec <b>Audi S3</b> (and probably brother <b>Volkswagen
Golf R</b>) too. But the above part is good because it says there will be more.
First good sign.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Second promising sign are those <b>four</b> <b>tailpipes</b>
straddling the rear bumper from these pictures. Anything <b>brave</b> enough to <b>whip</b> out
four breathers at any moment deserves a pat on the back, simply for trying. We hope
they deliver.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Third, Honda says it aims to make the new Type R the fastest
<b>front-wheel-drive</b> (FWD) production car
to ever lap the <b>Nürburgring’s Nordschleife</b>.
Major goal this. Mind you, current holder of this particular crown is the
Renault Megane RS Trophy which posted <b>8
minutes and 7.97 seconds</b>. There’s still a year to develop further.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Porsche 918 Spyder has conquered the 20.6-kilometre lap around the Nürburgring
Nordschleife in less than seven minutes. Achieving a time of exactly six
minutes and 57 seconds, the super sportscar equipped with a hybrid drive shaved
14 seconds off the previous record. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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in charge of Research and Development, had the following to say: “We promised a
great deal with the 918 Spyder, namely to redefine driving pleasure, efficiency
and performance. We have kept our word.”<br />
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As is always the case with Porsche, the 918 Spyder is also leading the way for
future generations as the latest in the line of super sportscars. It is
currently making its global début at the International Motor Show (IAA). With
its unique spread, the model blends maximum driving dynamics with minimal fuel
consumption. By taking the Nürburgring record, the sportscar is demonstrating
the enormous potential that lies in Porsche's pioneering plug-in hybrid
concept, and is underpinning the leading role the company enjoys when it comes
to developing sporty hybrid vehicles.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“The radical hybridisation of the 981 Spyder from the very
outset is what made this lap record possible” says Dr. Frank Walliser, head of
the 918 Spyder project. “The lap time on the Nordschleife is and remains the
toughest measure of a super sportscar. Posting a time of 6.57 minutes, we
achieved a result of which everyone in the development team and at Porsche as a
whole is rightly proud.”<br />
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The record, which was previously held for four years, was even broken during
the first attempt in the test drive on the morning of September 4. All three
drivers – Former European Rally Champion Walter Röhrl, Porsche test driver Timo
Kluck and Porsche factory driver Marc Lieb – were quicker than the existing record
with each lap driving the two 918 Spyder models used, and posted lap times of
less than seven minutes on numerous occasions. Ultimately, it was Marc Lieb who
posted the absolute best time of 6.57 minutes, driving at an average speed of
179.5 km/h, as measured by Wige Solutions. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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auto”, was on hand as an objective observer of the record-breaking runs. The
two sportscars, which deliver an output of 652kW, were equipped with the optional
“Weissach package” to increase the driving dynamics, and lead out on the
standard Michelin tyres developed specifically for the 918 Spyder.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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with the team having appeared on the rostrum at every round of the Donaldson
Cross Country championship thus far this season.<br />
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Chris Visser and Japie Badenhorst didn’t have it all their own way but still
managed to put in a tenacious performance to take third place at this weekend’s
Vryburg 400. <br />
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Staged in dry and dusty conditions, the Vryburg route was once home to the
Toyota 1000 Desert Race before the event was moved to Botswana in the early
nineties.<br />
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Visser and Badehorst had an eventful start to the race, following a difficult
prologue session. Their progress in the first loop was hampered when damage to
a rear differential protector forced them to stop, losing them numerous
positions. Nevertheless they knew they had the pace and were able to quickly
make their way through the field in an impressive showing.<br />
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“We could definitely have done without the challenges thrown at us, but having
said that, coming back through the field the way we did proved exciting
and was a tribute to the astounding capabilities of the Ford Ranger,” said
Visser.<br />
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Lance Woolrdige and Ward Huxtable failed to finish the event following a
gearbox problem.<br />
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“Obviously not finishing is a disappointment but if we try to find a positive
in the situation, failures give us the opportunity to better understand the
lifespan of components on the vehicle which will help us in future planning,”
explained Woolridge.<br />
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With the season now entering its final stages there will be everything to play
for in the final rounds. The next round of the championship which takes places
in the Free State will be a Ford sponsored event, further adding to the team’s
overall motivation.<br />
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“We have had a fantastic season thus far with a podium finish at every race,
but we’ll need to go all out for victory if we are to stay in the championship
race,” explained Ford Racing Manager John Nagel. “We’ll have plenty of support
from the Blue Oval fans at the Ford Dealer 400 in October and the team will no
doubt be aiming for a victory.” <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">They were followed home for the second race in a row by team-mates and reigning champions Duncan Vos and Rob Howie, who were 7 min 52 sec behind after 400 kilometres, with former champions Chris Visser and Japie Badenhorst (Ford Ranger) third, a further 2 min 34 sec in arrears.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">The Vryburg 400, which started on Friday with a 60-kilometre qualifying race and was raced over two 170-kilometre loops with a compulsory 15-minute service stop at the halfway mark on Saturday, saw the return of cross country racing to the Vryburg area for the first time in 20 years. Sandy and technical with rocky sections, bush and trees, the route was challenging and typically Kalahari. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Taylor and Murphy, chasing their first championship and Toyota’s third in a row, have now opened up a useful 20-point gap to second-placed Visser and Badenhorst with two rounds remaining. Vos and Howie in third place have closed the gap to Visser and Badenhorst to 23,5 points.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Toyota won the manufacturers’ award for the event and increased their already substantial lead in the overall manufacturers’ championship as they edge closer to a sixth title.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Johan Horn and Werner Horn (Malalane Toyota Land Cruiser) finished 13th and first in class D and closed to within 20 points of class championship leaders Jason Venter and Vincent van Alleman (4x4 Mega World Toyota Hilux) , who were 15th overall and second in class.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">“It was a super result for the team,” said a happy Glyn Hall, team principal of Castrol Team Toyota. “From Friday’s qualifying race, which saw Anthony and Duncan finish well clear of the opposition, the Toyota Hilux 4x4s demonstrated their superiority throughout the weekend and ran trouble-free for 400 punishing kilometres. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">“In addition. Leeroy Poulter and Elvéne Coetzee enjoyed a profitable outing as unofficial competitors in the 2013 Dakar Rally Toyota Imperial Hilux, successfully testing components and set-up for next January’s Dakar and providing Leeroy with some valuable experience and seat time ahead of his Dakar debut in January.”</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Taylor and Murphy were equally elated with their result. “It was a difficult race in difficult conditions on a very tricky route,” said Taylor. “It was a nightmare for co-drivers and Dennis did a great job. It was very easy to make costly mistakes and on the final loop all we concentrated on was staying on the road and keeping out of trouble.”</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">“After finishing second to Anthony and Dennis in Friday’s prologue, our job today was to finish ahead of as many of their championship rivals as we could,” said Vos. “Our car ran like clockwork all day and we are very happy to have helped the team achieve such a dominant result.”</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span id="goog_667614981"></span><span id="goog_667614982"></span><span style="font-size: x-large;">S</span>py cameras</b> have
caught the upcoming <b>Mercedes-Benz S 65
AMG</b>, set to be the most <b>luxurious</b>
and powerful AMG car in the line-up. These spy shots were taken during what
looks like an <b>advertising</b> /
commercial campaign shoot. Our spies had a few close calls with <b>security</b> that did not want them taking
these pics.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The new <b>S 65 AMG</b>
is of course based on the <b>new S-Class
range</b> and sits above everything else at the moment. But instead of the <b>5.5-litre biturbo V8</b> as seen in the new
S 63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz seems to be sticking with the <b>6.0-litre V12</b> philosophy. At this point we can only guess at the
power figure, but currently you are looking at <b>463kW</b> and <b>1000Nm</b> of
torque.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Some of the features are repeated from the S 63 AMG,
including <b>Lane Keep Assist</b>, <b>Alcantara</b> finishings on the door
frames, AMG sports seats, <b>Night Vision</b>,
optional DVD screens and a mini bar fridge at the rear and so on.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The new Mercedes-Benz S 65 AMG will be sold in Mzansi.
Hopefully the <b>S 63 AMG</b> at least,
will be shown at the <b>2013 Johannesburg
International Motor Show</b> next month.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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