RENAULT AIMS TO CAPTUR YOUR IMAGINATION (AND POCKET)

Renault’s next-generation design language is becoming much more apparent after the unveiling of this concept car called the Captur. It follows the DeZir Concept of 2010. Renault is presenting the Captur at Geneva 2011, and hopefully also at JIMS 2011 in Johannesburg later this year.

FORD STRENGTHENS RUGBY SPONSORSHIP

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) has teamed up with the Puma Rugby Team for the duration of the 2011 rugby season, taking its participation in South Africa Rugby one step further. From now on the team will be known as the Ford Pumas. 

HI-FIVE TO HYUNDAI IX35

The Hyundai iX35 has received a EuroNCAP five star rating, an award that recognises those vehicles that have exceeded rigorous safety testing standards and come out on top – yet another large global accolade for the brand, following the i20 and i30 compact hatchback.

2012 KIA RIO: WRAPS COME OFF

Kia Motors Corporation has today revealed the first official photos of the forthcoming next generation Rio, which boasts a bold and distinctive personality, bringing the newcomer in line with the rest of Kia's striking design-led model range.

FINALLY, MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS COUPE REVEALED!

Mercedes-Benz has finally released images and some engine details of the all-new C-Class Coupe, a car they have never had in this segment. It will compete with the likes of Audi A5 Coupe and BMW 3 Series Coupe.

UPCOMING FORD RANGER GETS 6-SPEED AUTO IN AUSTRALIA

Ford’s all-new Ranger bakkie (pickup) is being offered with a 6-speed automatic gearbox for the Australian market, which is pretty unique in the segment. Available with selected models fitted with 2.2-litre and 3.2-litre Duratorq TDCi turbo diesel engines, the gearbox is complemented by a 6-speed manual choice for those who prefer clutches.

DODGE CHARGES IN WITH BEASTLY SRT8

Dodge unveiled its veins in the new 2012 Charger SRT8 in the bowels of Chicago city. The stomping Charger is a bold statement in power-mongering and personifies muscle cars of old like few other modern cars. In short, the car just looks like Sly Stallone with a Vin Diesel attitude.

LAUNCHED: BMW'S SIZZLING 6 SERIES CONVERTIBLE

While admiring the lines carved all over the all-new BMW 6 Series Convertible down in the Western Cape, my eyes were caught unawares by another 6 Series Convertible parked right next to it. Said car was the old-generation but to the naked eye it looked brand spanking new. For this I’d like to credit the genius of Chris Bangle, for without him who knows what kind of sausage printing machine BMW would be today.

NISSAN ALL-ELECTRIC ESFLOW CONCEPT MADE FOR GENEVA 2011

The world’s electrification of the motor car drives on as companies like Nissan race against time to be first and ahead of the pack in getting rid of the internal combustion engine. For Nissan it began with the LEAF, already on sale in the US and Japan, soon to arrive in Europe. By next year they should have added others, including something based on this concept car, the ESFLOW.

BODACIOUS AUDI A8 V8 TDI ARRIVES

Hot on the smoking tyres of the all-new Audi A8 4.2 V8 comes the new V8 TDI model. Audi launched the petrol 4.2 V8 as the only model in the new range last year and has now augmented it with a large turbo diesel. During the launch Audi executives explained the brand’s change in direction from diesel-intensive to a petrol-based one, given the types of engines that sell best at this level in SA.