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RS Trophy is the most expensive Renault yet

Renault has introduced the latest version of its renowned Megane RS Trophy. These French hot hatches, all built in a dedicated assembly facility in…

South Africa’s govt ministers really love German cars and big Toyotas report reveals

According to a new report by IOL, it seems the ministers in government — effectively the cogs of administration of South Africa — are…

South Africa’s motor trade sales increased in November 2018

Car sales increased marginally in November 2018, according to Statistics South Africa’s motor trade sales report. Published on Thursday, the report notes that nominally,…

F1: here’s what 2021 engine formula could look like

The current F1 engine formula is set to stay in place for a few more years, but the V6 turbo hybrid era is set…

F1 owners plan streaming service in 2018 – report

Formula One fans have been clamouring for a streaming service for quite some time, enabling them to potentially cut the cord. Now, F1 owners…

Volvo to deliver eclipse viewers for your sunroof (in USA)

An upcoming eclipse is set to envelope a large part of the United States in darkness on 21 August. And if you’ve got a…

General Motors to pull out of South Africa, Isuzu to step in

General Motors (GM) has announced that it is “transforming” its business globally and, as a result, will be pulling out of South Africa. The…

Luca di Montezemolo resigns as Ferrari chairman after two decades in charge

If anyone thought Ferrari was having a bad time of it in Formula 1, one should have a glance at operations behind Maranello’s closed…

The new Mercedes AMG-GT is worth a double take, or three [Gallery]

Mercedes has finally unveiled its AMG-GT to the world, and what a glorious unveiling it is. Previously we were disappointed, that the SLS —…

Mazda finally unveils scrumptious new MX-5 with SKYACTIV technologies

It’s probably the car most teenagers didn’t have hanging on their walls but thought: “Hmm, that’s quite nice” as it rolled by. And now…

Mercedes’ Porsche-pummeling AMG-GT coming 9 September

There’s a new Mercedes hurtling towards us, but sadly (at least for those who liked the car) the SLS will likely be the model…

Audi debuts higher-voltage system for more efficient, powerful drivetrains

Although simple in nature, Audi’s latest development is a massive testiment to how far automotive engineering has come, and how the current technology is…

LG to supply Audi with batteries in new multi-billion dollar deal

While Panasonic and Tesla are drinking tea under the Stateside sun following their latest Gigaplant deal, LG and Audi are having celebrations of their…

Nissan Pulsar to get 275hp Nismo-tuned variant to break Nordschliefe lap record

It seems every auto manufacturer today is obsessed with out-classing each other on the Nurburgring’s Nordschliefe. The latest marque to stake their claim is…

Tesla partners with Panasonic to bring Gigafactory into reality by 2020

Tesla’s proposed Gigafactory promises to revolutionise the electric motoring industry, providing seemingly endless capacity for a huge reduction in cost. But automakers, like Nissan,…

Polaris’ Slingshot proves that three wheels are more fun than four

It’s difficult to describe exactly what Polaris has built here. Some say it’s a roadster, others a trike. Allusions are even made to Ariel’s…

Upcoming Volvo XC90 parades two ‘world first’ safety technologies

Volvo has an ambitious vision. The company wants to ensure that no serious injuries or deaths will come at the wheel of its cars….

Smart’s latest ForTwo and ForFour cars ooze tiny tech and city swagger

After we revealed sketches showcasing what they could look like, Daimler-owned Smart has finally unveiled its new bite-sized ForTwo and ForFour city cars. And…

Tesla’s Model III all-electric family saloon to go on sale by 2017

Tesla, according to its eccentric CEO Elon Musk, is planning to build a mid-range, all-electric family saloon by 2017, dubbed the “Model III.” Although…

Jaguar XE all-aluminium super saloon set for September launch

Following the announcement of their arcade-like driver’s assistant, Jaguar has spilt a few more blueprints of their latest sports saloon, announcing the technology and…

Self-braking Hyundai Genesis slows down before speeding cameras

Breaking the cusp of technology is always an exciting prospect in the motoring world, but for drivers, breaking the speed limit comes with all…

Dodge’s Challenger SRT Hellcat packs a Lamborghini-killing 707 horsepower

Dodge was a marque largely absent from this weekend’s Goodwood Festival of Speed powerfest, but this doesn’t mean the company is softening up by…

Toyota’s hydrogen-powered FCV will go on sale from mid-2015

Most recent advancements in automotive engineering has been biased, favouring either electric or rechargeable petrol and diesel units. Toyota however, wishes to differentiate slightly….

Acer’s New Nitro AI Gaming Gear Is Here—But Is It Worth It for South Africans?

R19,000 for Bass? Sony Tests South Africa’s Audio Appetite

Tech Stocks Tank – Can SA Survive a Global Meltdown?

SA Business Confidence: Fintech Lula Sounds Alarm on SME Reality

Why MVNOs are gaining ground — and how Huge NXTGN is accelerating the shift

Acer Unleashes Beastly New Predator BiFrost and Nitro GPUs with AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series

Philips Evnia Drops Jaw-Dropping QD OLED Monitors: 240Hz, Ambiglow, and All the Good Stuff

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

Gravity is a true driver’s EV SUV

L2 charging and the power of dwell time

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