MERCEDES-BENZ UNVEILS ALL-NEW 2012 B-CLASS

The all-new Mercedes-Benz B-Class for the year 2012 has now seen the light of day. Set to replace the current mommy premium MPV, the B-Class is said to be one of the most innovative Mercs ever introduced, as well as the one with the most new stuff fitted from the onset. Perhaps we’ll see it at JIMS 2011? Let’s hope so!

BENTLEY ANNOUNCES GTC CONVERTIBLE IN TIME FOR SPRING

Bentley has released pictures and lots of details regarding the brand new 2012 model year Continental GTC (Convertible). The car gets unveiled at the 2011 Frankfurt International Motor Show next month. It is of course based on the new GT that launched a couple of months ago in South Africa.

MERCEDES-BENZ JAW-DROPPING SLS AMG ROADSTER FOR JIMS 2011

Those of us who will be lucky enough to attend the 2011 Johannesburg International Motor Show this October, will witness the sweet Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster. The car is based on the SLS AMG Coupe, but obviously features a soft roof with an electronic button function to open and close.

RENAULT DEALERSHIP NETWORK BOOMS

Renault South Africa’s dealer network has been central to the car-maker’s distribution strategy since its return to local shores 15 years ago.

MG COMING BACK TO SOUTH AFRICA. YET AGAIN

MG, the famous British brand of sporting cars, is returning to South Africa and will use the Johannesburg International Motor Show on October 8 - 16 as the launch pad. 

TOYOTA TO DEBUT NEW PLUG-IN PRIUS AT FRANKFURT

Toyota will debut the production version of the Prius Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) at the Frankfurt Motor Show on 15th September.

NEW 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK NOW IN MZANSI

South Africa welcomes the all-new Mercedes-Benz SLK range, a car filled with innovative stuff, not just in a Mercedes-Benz sense but also industry wise. Only two models will initially be available from launch, with the super performance SLK 55 AMG making its debut later.

HONDA SA DOING BUSINESS WITH SADC COUNTRIES

Honda South Africa is expanding its commercial operations, and has commenced selling its products in the SADC region. As a result, the company, which recently celebrated its 10th anniversary, will become known as Honda Motor Southern Africa.

TOYOTA FJ CRUISER TO BRUISE SUV MARKET

Toyota South Africa is going pimp after launching the FJ Cruiser 3-door SUV to the market. The car is not completely new, having been in the US, China, Australia and the Middle East since at least 2007 and 2008. Nevertheless, a classic pimp with the right profile, does not age. He only gets better with time.

PORSCHE RELEASES NEW 911 PERFORMANCE DETAILS

Porsche has released a few details of the brand new 911 Carrera and Carrera S, set to debut in South Africa in 2012. Pictures of the car were leaked a few days ago ahead of its debut at Frankfurt International Motor Show.

TINIEST VOLKSWAGEN UP! FOR FRANKFURT 2011

Volkswagen has unveiled the Up! small city car, sometime ahead of its global debut at the 2011 Frankfurt International Motor Show. Up! with the exclamation mark, will be the brand’s smallest car, going up against the likes of Toyota Aygo, Chevrolet Spark and Peugeot 107.

9 KILLED IN KZN BUS CRASH, NDEBELE RESPONDS

Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele has conveyed condolences to the families of the nine people killed in a road crash involving a bus in KwaZulu-Natal earlier today.

FERRARI 458 ITALIA SPYDER LEAKED

Thanks to Cheers & Gears, a car fan site, we now have official pictures of the Ferrari 458 Italia Spyder, two years after the coupe version made its world debut. Of course the word spyder denotes that this car is a convertible. What is yet unknown is whether it uses a soft or a hard top.