430KW PORSCHE PANAMERA TURBO S FOR CHINA?

We knew it would eventually come but we didn’t think it would be this soon. But now a rumour says Porsche will introduce a Panamera Turbo S at the 2011 Shanghai Auto Show (Auto Shanghai) in China next month. It will feature a petrol engine with more power than any other in the lineup.

BAFANA HERO KATLEGO MPHELA CAUGHT DRUNK DRIVING

Reports by Eye Witness News (EWN) state that Mamelodi Sundowns and South African football star Katlego Mphela was nabbed for drunk driving over the weekend. Mphela, nicknamed Killer by his fans, scored the only goal during Bafana Bafana’s win over Egypt on Saturday night. Obviously he then went out to celebrate with his mates and was caught by traffic police near Sandton the following day (Monday). He was held at the police station for four hours and released on R1 000 bail.

TOYOTA FT-86: NEW PICTURES EMERGE

We have some new pictures of the Toyota FT-86 Concept car that was jointly developed with Subaru. The two-door coupe will have a twin badged as a Subaru when it goes on sale this year. But of course, the two will not look the same on the outside.

BMW, TOYOTA, CITROEN AND PEUGEOT LEAD C02 RACE

Three automakers, BMW, PSA (Citroen and Peugeot) and Toyota, are in the top three of auto companies who are closest to complying with tough upcoming legislation on exhaust pipe C02 emissions. The three are ranked by market research company JATO Dynamics as having the shortest drive towards their goals. Over the coming years motor manufacturers will be heavily penalised for not complying with this European legislation.

DAIMLER TRUCKS DOMINATE WORLD STAGE

The global economy recovered in 2010, although the pace of this positive development varied greatly from region to region. The economic upturn led to a significant increase in demand for transport services, and thus for commercial vehicles. Whereas the European truck market grew moderately in 2010, the truck market in Brazil expanded by more than 50% compared to the prior year.

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.