JAGUAR XF SPORTBRAKE "SPY" PICS "LEAKED"

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In a move precedentedonly by BMW, Jaguar has leaked these “spy” pictures from its own sources. The car is a wagon version of the XF, which is called the Sportbrake. Mmhh, why is this very similar to Audi’s Sportback models? Anyway, South Africa is unlikely to import these wagons as our people are simply...

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2014 VOLVO XC 90 SKETCHES SHOWN

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Volvo launched the XC 90 SUV way back in 2003. It actually represented a new design language for the normally-conservative Swedish brand (now owned by Chinese company Geely). But 8 years later it looks so long in the tooth that even sabre-toothed tigers would be envious. Unfortunately there’s still...

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SUBARU SHOWS OFF BORING BRZ

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Following sister brand Toyota’s unveiling of its 86 (or GT 86 in Europe), Subaru has now shown us full pictures of the mechanically identical BRZ. While we weren’t exactly bowled over by the 86’s styling, we reckon the Scoobyhas done an even worse job, preferring to stay clean and staid. The car looks...

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BMW TO MARRY TOYOTA?

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An internet report claims that BMW and Toyota are courting each other with the aim of sharing technologies. BMW, the world leader in premium car sales, and Toyota, until recently the world’s biggest seller of all cars, are said to be walking down the aisle. A report by AutoNewsEurope says powertrains...

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COULD HONDA BE DEVELOPING THE NSX AGAIN?

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A couple of years agoHonda was rumoured to be close to finishing off development of a new NS-X supercar. That project was apparently killed off due to the 2008/ 2009 recession. But now a new rumour has suggested the Japanese automakeris preparing for a second stab at it. And the 2012 North American...

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1983 PEUGEOT 504 CLOCKS 1 MILLION KM!

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Peugeot’s reputation for reliability is legendary across much of the African continent, where vintage 404 and 504 models are still regularly seen on roads that are often little more than dusty tracks.One Peugeot owner who will attest to the brand’s never-say-die reputation is Robert Hotz, who is the...

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GARY FORMATO TAKES 2011 CHAMPIONSHIP

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Team Ford Racing are the 2011 Class T Bridgestone Production Car Champions. The team claimed the championship honours after taking three race wins at the final round of the WesBank Super Series held at Zwartkops Raceway on Saturday 26 November.The team didn’t have things all their own way, with Volkswagen...

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TOYOTA GT 86 BREAKS OUT!

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Toyota is beginning to claw its way back from the design and performance abyss. First the Lexus IS-F and LFA supercar showed their mettle, and now officially the GT 86. Previously known as the concept FT-86 in its many different guises, the new sports coupe that sits four people is Toyota’s first performance...

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SUZUKI TO SHOWCASE SMALL CARS IN TOKYO

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Suzuki will showcase its unparalleled expertise in the development, design and production of small cars at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. Taking centre stage will be the Regina – Suzuki’s vision of a next-generation global compact car. The Regina focuses on reducing mass and improving aerodynamics to improve...

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A LOOK AT TOYOTA'S FUTURE THROUGH TOKYO 2011

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Toyota is using the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show to reinforce its position as an environmental technology leader with one compact hybrid (available soon in Japan) and three concept cars - one available in the near future, one mid-term and one way out there.Now...Premiering is the Toyota AQUA (also called the...

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GILDENHUYS FINISHES GRAND SEASON ON A HIGH

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BMW’s second season in the top echelon of South African motorcycle racing came to a successful end at Zwartkops Raceway west of Pretoria on Saturday. In the final race meeting of the season, newly crowned Superbike champion Greg Gildenhuys (BMW Motorrad Motorsport BMW S1000RR) finished third and...

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AUDI TAKES PRODUCTION CHAMPIONSHIP

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THERE is a new Bridgestone Production Car champion in class A, and it is Audi S4 quattro racer Michael Stephen (A3 – Engen Xtreme). Stephen wrapped up the 2011 championship title in a duel with fellow Audi S4 quattro competitor, Johan Fourie (A14 – IndyOil), at the final round of the series at Zwartkops...

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DAIMLER FINALLY KILLS MAYBACH FOR S-CLASS

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Previous rumours of Daimler’splan to get rid of the super luxury Maybachbrand seem to have been confirmed. An interview in Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung quotes Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche as saying that the company has come to the conclusion that Maybach is not as viable as previously thought. That...

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MORE PREMIUM 2012 BMW 1 SERIES HATCH LAUNCHED IN SA

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BMW designer Nico Huet is French by origin. And the Frenchare well-known for their chic style, less brash, more detail. He’s the guy who designed the exterior of the all-new 1 Series. While I personally liked the previous car – penned by American Chris Chapman, some criticised it for its loud personality....

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