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We test drive new Nissan Navara 4x2
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2018/11/14 10:46:32 AM
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FIRST there were cars for town and bakkies for the farm. Then people wanted town cars that can do what bakkies do, such as towing a caravan or carting around pets and building material, but which look a bit better than a bakkie and feel like a car to drive.
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Mitsubishi`s Triton bakkie gets a bold new look
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2018/11/09 11:22:14 AM
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The latest-gen Mitsubishi Triton is a good and solid, if somewhat underrated entrant in the bakkie market, and we suspect that it’s anonymous styling - particularly at the front end - has held it back to some degree.
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GLOBAL NCAP CRASHES SA MODELS (AND A BAKKIE SCORES ZERO!)
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2018/11/05 10:53:30 AM
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In November 2017, Global NCAP partnered with the Automobile Association to launch the “Safer Cars for Africa” campaign in South Africa, releasing independent crash-test results of five budget vehicles. Now the two have teamed up again, this time evaluating four popular local vehicles … including a zero-star bakkie.
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Kia`s enhanced Grand Sedona MPV touches down in SA
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2018/10/31 09:50:12 AM
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Kia’s facelifted Grand Sedona MPV has touched down in South Africa fresh from its debut at the New York Motor Show earlier this year, complete with enhanced looks, new variants, extra spec and a redesigned gearbox.
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Jaguar reveals SA-bound Chequered Flag F-Type edition
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2018/10/29 10:45:49 AM
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Despite it being announced on the morning after Lewis Hamilton was crowned world champion for the fifth time, Jaguar’s F-Type Chequered Flag edition is not paying tribute to the Formula One driver with which it shares a nationality.
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No more walk-ins at Gauteng driving licence centres
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2018/10/22 11:26:47 AM
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With close to 50% of driving licence application bookings being made online, Gauteng will cease walk-in bookings at all its driving licence testing centres with effect from November 1, the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) said on Sunday.
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Supersize me! BMW reveals first-ever X7
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2018/10/17 09:16:21 AM
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BMW is taking on the Mercedes-Benz GLS and Volvo XC90 in the super-sized premium high-rider market with its first-ever X7 and it’s coming to South Africa in March next year.
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7 New Cars Under R3 000 p/m
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2018/10/15 10:58:54 AM
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Are you looking for a new car with repayments of less than R3 000 p/m over 72 months? Here are 7 new cars for you to consider…
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Atos is back: Hyundai reveals new SA-bound budget hatch
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2018/10/10 10:05:36 AM
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At the end of 2017, while discussing the then-new Grand i10 1-litre, a Hyundai representative casually mentioned that an all-new Atos was heading our way in 2019, also sourced from India, along with an EcoSport rivalling budget SUV.
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Hyundai Creta 1.6D Executive (2018) Quick Review
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2018/10/05 10:27:46 AM
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The Hyundai Creta was recently updated and remains a popular choice in the compact family car segment. Just how good is the range-topping Creta 1.6D Executive? We recently tested it to find out if it`s worthy of appearing on your shortlist, read on...
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#RoadTest: Swiftly does it
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2018/10/03 10:45:48 AM
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Are you a driving enthusiast on a shoestring budget? Suzuki`s latest incarnation of its sporty city runabout might satisfy your quick-cornering craving and still save you money on monthly instalments. Let`s see if the new Swift will fit in with your lifestyle.
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New Renault Duster: Less beast, more beauty
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2018/09/27 09:26:40 AM
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The original Renault Duster might have been a sales hit, but it certainly didn’t win any beauty prizes. Seven years later, the second-generation Duster replaces some of its brutalist, Eastern European DNA with a welcome touch of French finesse. But can it still cope with the rough stuff?
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Suzuki`s Dzire is a solid, affordable sedan option
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2018/09/26 10:48:26 AM
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The Suzuki Dzire is its own car now, just like many people insist on their Twitter profile that their thoughts are their own, meaning their stream of consciousness wasn’t mysteriously transmitted into their craniums by some sinister extraterrestrial force or the Donald Trump Administration.
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Hyundai Tucson: 5 Key Changes
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2018/09/11 10:54:47 AM
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The facelifted Hyundai Tucson family car launched in SA recently. Take a look at 5 key changes that the latest Tucson brings to the road.
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Renault reveals X6-inspired Arkana `coupé SUV`
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2018/08/30 10:23:57 AM
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With its coupé-like sloping roofline, Renault’s new Arkana seems to have taken a fair amount of inspiration from the BMW X6 and Mercedes GLE Coupe, although it won’t be gunning for that end of the SUV market.
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The all new Opel Grandland X
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2018/08/27 10:25:45 AM
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Being a motoring journalist, I had the pleasure of driving and testing many SUVs. I drove the Opel Grandland X for a week and it just does it for me. I wished I kept it for a longer period.
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The Lamborghini Urus lands in SA
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2018/08/22 11:22:49 AM
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It was a real privilege to receive an invite to attend the unwrapping of the recently launched Lamborghini Urus at the all-new Lamborghini showroom at Century City in Cape Town.
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#TriedAndTested: Volkswagen Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI
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2018/08/15 02:00:12 PM
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If you were hoping to get your hands on the new Volkswagen Touareg, I`m sorry to be the bearer of bad news. It turns out they`re all sold out already. All 200+ of them. So if you slept too late, better get your name on a waiting list sooner rather than later.
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Ford raises the stakes in the compact car segment
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2018/08/13 10:38:14 AM
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The all-new Ford Fiesta is set to raise the stakes in the compact car segment by building on the proud heritage of the very successful outgoing model, while lifting the benchmark significantly in terms of quality, refinement, technology and safety.
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SA launch drive: Ford`s freshened up EcoSport
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2018/08/01 10:02:55 AM
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Ford’s EcoSport has pretty much owned the baby SUV segment since the day it first landed in 2013. Five years later and it’s still selling up a storm, despite having a whole lot more competition to worry about.
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Mercedes details SA prices, line-up for new C-Class
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2018/07/31 10:55:47 AM
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It sounds a bit odd, but the locally built new-look Mercedes-Benz W206 C-Class has now officially arrived in South Africa with the local introduction this week of sedan, coupé and convertible variants, all with new styling, new S-Class electronics and a range of new engines.
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Fuel price breather as prices stay stable - AA
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2018/07/27 10:47:15 AM
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Better exchange rate performance and retreats in international oil prices will mean virtually unchanged fuel prices in August. This is according to the Automobile Association (AA), which was commenting on unaudited month-end fuel price data.
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VW releases new premium Touareg SUV in SA: We have details, pricing and images
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2018/07/24 11:31:32 AM
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Volkswagen is launching its third generation Touareg in the Eastern Cape this week and the automaker says the new flagship takes a top position in the premium class SUV segment with its expressive design, its innovative operating, convenience, and safety systems, as well as the high quality of its materials and craftsmanship.
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Built-in service and maintenance plans need more transparency
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2018/07/18 10:46:27 AM
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With the imminent publishing of the second draft to the Code of Conduct for Competition in the South African automotive industry, vehicle repair and servicing and parts supply, the National Automobile Dealers` Association (Nada) says the association supports the concept of customers having a choice of where to maintain their vehicle.
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Tested: Mercedes-AMG`s absolutely manic GT R
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2018/07/13 11:01:23 AM
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The Mercedes-AMG GT R is the type of car we used to draw when we were at school. Those flamboyant lines look like the work of a starry-eyed teenager doodling exotic sportscars in a notebook at the back of the classroom.
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Historic Alfa Romeo GP car has SA connection
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2018/07/12 09:53:44 AM
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Goodwood, West Sussex - The second South African Grand Prix in 1936 attracted an outstanding international entry, including a Bugatti Type 35, two Bugatti Type 59s, a Maserati 8CM, an Alfa Romeo 8C Monza and this car, Richard Shuttleworth’s one-year old Alfa Romeo P3 Tipo B Monoposto.
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Suzuki details all-new, SA-bound Jimny mini-4x4
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2018/07/06 09:32:44 AM
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Suzuki’s new Jimny has officially broken cover after months of speculation and semi-official leaks, with the confirmation from Suzuki Auto SA that yes, it will be released in South Africa in the fourth quarter of 2018.
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REVIEW: 2018 Hyundai i20 Active
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2018/07/05 09:34:27 AM
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Make no mistake, Hyundai South Africa made a smart move to introduce the i20 Active to the local market especially considering the recent launch of the Polo Vivo Cross, another pseudo crossover.
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Facelifted Mini range launched in South Africa
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2018/07/04 10:14:55 AM
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MINI`s range of compact cars in South Africa (three-door, five-door and convertible, but not the Clubman and Countryman models) have been updated to feature a raft of new technologies and style upgrades.
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Suzuki`s Celerio baby hatch gets upgraded - at no extra cost
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2018/06/29 11:59:16 AM
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Suzuki South Africa`s entry-level car, the Celerio, has acquired a fresh new look inside and out – all at the same price as before. The A-segment subcompact hatch, which Suzuki describes as SA`s `biggest small car`, will retain its promotional five year/200 000 km mechanical warranty as standard.
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Road Accident Benefit Scheme a setback for crash victims?
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2018/06/25 10:20:46 AM
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Picture the scenario: a drunk, unemployed driver skips a traffic light, smashes into a car, kills the breadwinner and severely injures the family. Under the current Road Accident Fund, only the crash victims are able to lodge a claim against the scheme. They are likely to receive lump sum compensation, factoring in career path and inflation, will be paid out for lost earnings, medical costs, funeral expenses, general damages and more.
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What you say after a crash can make you liable
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2018/06/13 10:09:23 AM
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South Africa’s roads are among the most dangerous in the world, with around 15 000 people losing their lives each year and many more hurt. Yet even accidents involving minimal or no injuries can have harrowing consequences for those involved.
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Suzuki Swift (2018) Launch Review
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2018/06/11 11:35:16 AM
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The repackaged, next-generation Suzuki Swift has landed in South Africa. Suzuki`s compact hatchback has formed the backbone of the Japanese company`s global sales success, so a radical departure to a winning formula would probably be ill-advised. Does the new Swift still deliver?
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Motor vehicle licence fees
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2018/05/29 11:37:04 AM
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Fees [Road Traffic Act Regulation 24 (2) (b)]
Each province determines its own registration and licence fees which are increased, from time to time, by proclamation in the respective provincial gazettes. Annual licence fees are assessed on a vehicle’s tare weight with separate scales for different vehicle types.
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Striking Lexus LC 500 Limited Edition for SA
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2018/05/28 10:31:10 AM
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Lexus has developed a special blue paint treatment inspired by the wings of the American Morpho butterfly and it will feature for the first time in South Africa when the LC 500 Limited Edition model arrives on our shores in August 2018.
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Less is more: Meet the new Lexus LS
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2018/05/22 10:15:51 AM
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The all-new Lexus LS 500 sedan delivers premium levels of powertrain smoothness, spaciousness, handling, ride comfort, safety, craftsmanship and attention to detail.
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SEE: Global petrol prices
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2018/05/10 11:36:38 AM
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The recent fuel hikes have been taxing on South African motorists. First the 45c cents per litre increase on May 2, and the steep 95c per litre increase which is looming at the end of this month.
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A legend reborn: Aston Martin V12 Vantage 600s
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2018/05/09 09:32:13 AM
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The legendary Aston Martin Vantage V600 has been reborn in the form of a customer commissioned limited run of all-new breathtakingly beautiful Aston Martin V12 Vantage V600s, inspired and influenced by the original V8 Vantage V600.
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