The Land Rover Freelander 2 is now more premium than before, thanks to a few changes made by its maker. Pegged as the entry-level premium Landy, Freelander is essentially playing in the same space as the likes of Audi Q5, BMW X3, Volvo XC60 and upcoming Mercedes-Benz GLK. But as a Landy, the company will tell you it can even go where these four can’t.
Friday, 24 August 2012
LAND ROVER UPDATES FREELANDER 2
The Land Rover Freelander 2 is now more premium than before, thanks to a few changes made by its maker. Pegged as the entry-level premium Landy, Freelander is essentially playing in the same space as the likes of Audi Q5, BMW X3, Volvo XC60 and upcoming Mercedes-Benz GLK. But as a Landy, the company will tell you it can even go where these four can’t.
Wednesday, 22 August 2012
BMW PRICES 7 SERIES FACELIFT, X5 M50D, M6
A few new models have
snuck in through the back door while we were not looking, all from BMW
South Africa. Good thing we often keep the back door slightly open, and noticed when the draft came in a little harder this time around. So what are these
cars and how much do they cost? Sit and find out.
Tuesday, 21 August 2012
ONE-OFF 2013 SHELBY GT500 COBRA REVEALED
Friends of Carroll Shelby, including Ford Motor Company,
Shelby American, Ford Racing and many others have built a unique 2013 Shelby
GT500 Cobra as a tribute to the late Carroll Shelby.
Monday, 20 August 2012
BMW M135i HOT HATCHES PRICED IN RANDS
BMW SA has
published prices of the new 1 Series 3-door hatch, a good few weeks before its official launch. Nevertheless if you are interested you can go place your
order now as the order books are wide
open. In addition, we have some specs
and prices for some new models in
the range, like the 125i.
VOLVO V40 PRICED FOR SOUTH AFRICA
The all-new Volvo V40 is nearing local shores
and due to the high amount of order requests, Volvo Car South Africa (VCSA) has
decided to release the pricing and line-up of its gorgeous new five-door
five-seat premium hatchback.
BRAND NEW 2013 TOYOTA AURIS UNVEILED
Toyota has lifted the veil off the brand new 2013 Auris hatchback. New Auris, which
goes on sale in South Africa before June 2013, will compete against leaders such as Hyundai i30, Volkswagen Golf and Ford Focus among others. Expect it
to feature prominently on people’s
shopping lists from now on.
2012 LEXUS GS BREAKS INTO MZANSI
Lexus South
Africa, tired of twiddling thumbs on the sidelines while the German trio have their way with
potential customers, has launched the brand new redesigned 2012 GS range into the market. Led by the ultimate GS – in the absence of a possible GS-F – the 450h, it seems Lexus is in a rather foul mood this time
around.