KELVIN VAN DER LINDE (15) IMPRESSES IN EAST LONDON

Kelvin van der Linde, the 15-year-old rising star of national championship circuit racing, reached a new milestone last weekend when he totally dominated his class in the Pro Tour’s regional championship Goldwagen Challenge for Volkswagen Golfs at East London’s famous former grand prix circuit.
 

SUZUKI SUPPORTS THE HELP-NET CHILD WELFARE FUND

Suzuki Auto South Africa has put its weight behind child welfare by supporting The Help-Net Fund, a Gauteng-based non-profit organisation focussing on the care and rehabilitation of abused, neglected and abandoned children.

BMW 6 SERIES COUPE PRICED FOR SOUTH AFRICA

Another price list from BMW has landed on our table. The 6 Series Coupe will be in South Africa within the next few weeks but already IN4RIDE is privy to its prices. Launched first was the Convertible, which we rated quite nicely, and is now being followed by the hard top Coupe model. Same luxury equipment yes, but same engines? Not quite.

FERRARI KHAYALAMI TRACK DAY A SUCCESS

On Saturday 16 July 2011 South Africa witnessed the largest annual gathering of Ferraris when approximately 80 of the sleek sports cars screamed onto the Kyalami Race Track in Midrand.

PIRTEK PEUGEOT TEAM IMPROVES PERFORMANCE

The VW Rally delivered on its promise of a closely contested competition across the four makes of car in the S2000 class. The technical nature of the special stages in Longmore forest tested both the endurance of the vehicles and the skill of the teams for a close fought event through most of the two days.

BMW 1 M COUPE SA PRICES REVEALED

BMW will be launching the 1 Series M Coupe this week, and we have prices. M Division’s smallest car will break you off at least R546 392 at the dealer’s, excluding a few prized options. The rear-wheel-drive 1 M Coupe is based on the 2-door 1 Series Coupe that’s due for a facelift this week as well. It has the same 3.0-litre twin turbo N54 engine found in the 135i. But with extra kick.

9TH PLACE FOR TEAM TOTAL

The South African Rally Championship’s largest privateer team once again proved to its loyal fans and its rivals that it is a force to be reckoned with.

FIAT 500 WINS PRESTIGIOUS DESIGN AWARD

The Fiat 500 won the “Compasso d’Oro ADI” (ADI Golden Compass), Europe's oldest and most prestigious design award. An international panel chaired by design guru, Arturo Dell'Acqua Bellavitis, and made up of industry experts selected the Fiat 500 and presented the trophy to Roberto Giolito, Fiat Design director, who attended the awards ceremony this week held in Rome at the Pelanda Museo Macro del Testaccio.

RANGE ROVER EVOQUE PRICES FOR SOUTH AFRICA

We aren’t too sure when exactly the Range Rover Evoque is being launched in South Africa, but we already have pricing and other information, thanks to Land Rover’s official website. Evoque will be available in two forms, one called the Coupe and the other, the 5-door, is just plain Evoque. Both almost touch R600 000 in standard garb.

SUZUKI TO TACKLE ECONOMY RUN

South Africa’s only legitimate fuel economy contest will be joined by a brand new team in 2011. Suzuki Auto South Africa has announced that it will support two factory-entered cars in the annual Total Economy Run.