MERCEDES-BENZ CLA REVEALED IN PROMO SHOTS

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The baby Mercedes-Benz CLS is going official at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Called the CLA, it rides on the same platform as the A and B-Class compact premium cars, but is a sedan. Its main competition will come from the upcoming Audi A3 sedan and BMW 1 Series sedan....

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AUDI'S R150 BILLION INVESTMENT PUSHES AHEAD

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Audi, having targeted the year 2016 as the one in which it unsettles BMW as the world’s biggestmaker of premium cars, changed its mind and shifted the target to 2020. And in order to do this effectively it will invest €13 billion (about R150 billion today) in itself. It was almost exactly a year ago...

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MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS FACELIFT FOR 2013

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Amid “Festive” cheer and noises, Mercedes-Benz revealed the new facelift E-Class. We were expecting the car much earlier in the year, but that it’s come in 2012 is still fine by us. South Africa,which will see its launch in 2013, could also benefit from the Hybridmodel. Said E 400 Hybridlooks like...

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GENERAL MOTORS, PEUGEOT TO CO-DEVELOP NEW CARS

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Ever since PSA Peugeot Citroen established its new alliance with General Motors, things have been happening behind the scenes. The latest of these is that the two companies have confirmedthat they are developing several products together, including some major products. While not being specific, a joint...

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INFINITI CHANGES CAR NAMING STRATEGY

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Marking another significant step in its plan to further expand its presence in the premium automotive sector, Infiniti today announced details of a new nomenclature strategy to be applied to its complete product range beginning with the 2014 model year. The first model to carry Infiniti’s new Q badge...

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JAGUAR F-TYPE: FIRST TEST VIDEO

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The F-TYPE has undergone its first dynamic challenge outside of Jaguar’s internal development programme, following an invitation to three world-renowned drivers – Martin Brundle, Christian Danner and Justin Bell – to put both 280kW V6 and 364kW V8 prototype models to the test.In cold and challenging...

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TOYOTA SA DAKAR 2013; FIRST MAJOR HURDLE SKIPPED

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Toyota Motorsport has won the first 2013 Dakar Rally battle by meeting the South African Airways deadline last Friday for delivery of the two Imperial Toyota Hilux double cab pickups that will contest the nearly 9 000-kilometre 15-day marathon race in South America in January.SAA flew the precious cargo,...

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PACEY MINI PACEMAN JCW ANNOUNCED

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The MINI Pacemanis listed as a “go” for BMW South Africain 2013. That’s the good news. The better news is that it comes in huffing JCW form too and that will of course be available for the Mzansi market as well. The Paceman, in case you didn’t know, is what one might call a two-doorversion of the Countryman....

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SUBARU SA CONFIRMS FORESTER FOR 2013

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Following its international unveiling at the Tokyo Motor Show in early November 2012, the all-new Subaru Forester has been confirmed for launch to the South African market in March 2013. Featuring an all-new design, vast improvements to interior design and quality, enhancements to fuel efficiency and...

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OFFICIAL: BMW M6 GRAN COUPE BLASTS OFF!

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Out! The BMW M6 Gran Coupeis officially revealed and the stunner is quite magnificent. Based on the recent-launched 6 Series Gran Coupe, the M6 version represents the epitome of the range, featuring the same four doors and four tailpipes. The car is blessed with the same 4.4-litre twin turbo V8 engine...

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FORD SA EXPANDS ENGINE PRODUCTION FOR USA

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Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) today announced that the Ford Struandale Engine Plant will be increasing production capacity of the Duratorq TDCi diesel engine to cater for new demand from the North American market.The locally produced 3.2-litre Duratorq five-cylinder (i5) turbodiesel...

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2013 RANGE ROVER PRICED FOR MZANSI

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Land Rover South Africa is launching the new Range Rover big body in January 2013, but prices are now available for those who want to present themselves with the car for New Years. The Range Rover is completely redesigned and features plenty of new kit and apparel. It’s even lost weight. South...

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MERCEDES-BENZ DELIVERS NEW "POPEMOBILE"

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By delivering a new Popemobile to Pope Benedict XVI Mercedes-Benz continues a tradition, which lasts for 80 years now. Dr Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars, personally handed over the Mercedes-Benz M-Class, specifically produced for the...

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SWEET 2013 FORD FIESTA ST COMING TO MZANSI

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Hot on the heels of the launch of the new Focus ST, Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) can confirm its smaller sibling the new Fiesta ST is destined for local shores in the first half of 2013.The all-new model will take Fiesta ST performance to a new level with its 1.6-litre EcoBoost engine...

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VW SA APPRENTICE ONE OF WORLD'S BEST

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Magdalene Pokbaas and Lesley LeeThe Volkswagen Group recently presented its ‘Best Apprentice Award 2012’ to its top young achievers from all over the world. Volkswagen Group South Africa’s (VWSA) Mechatronics technician, Magdalene Pokbaas was one of the talent recipients at this year’s international...

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