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27/09/2025

Is this East vs West head-to-head the perfect metaphor of the current automotive landscape?

Verstappen Wins In A Ferrari Before Lewis Hamilton Does!⁣⁣For most athletes, winning a Formula 1 Grand Prix would be the...
27/09/2025

Verstappen Wins In A Ferrari Before Lewis Hamilton Does!⁣
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For most athletes, winning a Formula 1 Grand Prix would be the highlight of their month. For , it's just a warm-up. ⁣
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In what has been an absolutely dominant September, the reigning world champion has once again proven why he's in a class of his own, and his latest victory might be his most impressive yet.⁣
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This weekend, in what other drivers might consider a 'week off' before the next week, Max made his GT3 debut at the brutal . He didn't just show up; he dominated. Driving a , he snatched the lead at the first corner and built a colossal one-minute lead with a display of pure, relentless speed.⁣
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And here's what makes that truly unbelievable: this masterful GT3 win comes just one week after his dominant victory at the in Baku. That itself followed his win at the in Monza at the start of the month.⁣
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He's not just winning; he's winning everywhere, in everything he drives. This isn't just a racing driver; this is a pure competitor at the absolute peak of his powers, and for his millions of fans, it's an absolute privilege to witness.

This image has become a popular meme, but it's also the latest proof of the 's toughness. A sinkhole opened up, and the...
26/09/2025

This image has become a popular meme, but it's also the latest proof of the 's toughness. A sinkhole opened up, and the bakkie was simply too tough to fall in.

: Proof That BMW Drivers Secretly Want a Mercedes?⁣⁣This week’s find might just be the one to finally settle the oldest...
25/09/2025

: Proof That BMW Drivers Secretly Want a Mercedes?⁣
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This week’s find might just be the one to finally settle the oldest debate in the car world. ⁣
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What you're looking at started life as a 1998 BMW Z3 2.8 with a manual gearbox. However, its owner, clearly a passionate petrolhead, has gone to incredible lengths to give it a full body conversion to look like a classic 1956 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster.⁣
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The commitment to the cause is impressive. Finished in Pearl White, the conversion even includes Mercedes-Benz stickers placed directly over the original BMW badges on the standard Z3 wheels and steering wheel.⁣
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While we can debate the result all day, you have to admire the effort. It might just be definitive proof of what we've always suspected: deep down, every BMW driver secretly wishes they were driving a Mercedes.⁣
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See the full, one-of-a-kind advert here > https://www.facebook.com/share/179QsSZ73Z/

The People's Car Turns 15: VW's Polo Vivo Is Now a True Cult Classic⁣⁣It’s hard to believe, but the Volkswagen is cele...
25/09/2025

The People's Car Turns 15: VW's Polo Vivo Is Now a True Cult Classic⁣
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It’s hard to believe, but the Volkswagen is celebrating 15 years on our roads. Much like the legendary before it, the Vivo has become a true South African cult classic — a car that has defined affordable, reliable motoring for a generation. ⁣
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To mark this milestone, VW has launched a limited-run "Edition 15."⁣
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Limited to just 1,500 units, the adds a host of stylish new features. It gets unique "Edition 15" decals, a black roof and mirror caps, and a new design of 15-inch "Ubomi" alloy wheels, giving it a more distinctive and upmarket look.⁣
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Under the bonnet, it retains the simple, bulletproof engineering that has made it so popular. Buyers can choose between the trusted 63kW 1.4-litre manual or the more powerful 77kW 1.6-litre automatic. The value proposition remains a cornerstone of its appeal, offering a solid, well-built package that is both affordable to buy and run.⁣
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However, its immense popularity comes with a dark side. All these new niceties will undoubtedly make it even more desirable, but it won't exempt it from the unfortunate reality of being one of the most high-risk vehicles for theft and hijacking in South Africa.⁣
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Still, the is a fitting tribute to a car that has become part of our national identity.⁣
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1.4 Life Edition 15 MT: R305,600⁣
1.6 Life Edition 15 AT: R337,900⁣
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The price includes VW’s 3-year/120 000 km warranty and a 5-year/150 000 km engine warranty. Service and maintenance plans are optional.⁣
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Why spend R100k on a Owner's Handbook when you can get it right here for free?
25/09/2025

Why spend R100k on a Owner's Handbook when you can get it right here for free?

Is This the Best-Looking Compact SUV on Sale in SA?⁣⁣⁣We're spending a week with Hyundai South Africa's new Tucson, and ...
23/09/2025

Is This the Best-Looking Compact SUV on Sale in SA?⁣⁣
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We're spending a week with Hyundai South Africa's new Tucson, and we're absolutely smitten with its design, from that unique grille to the striking, jewel-like DRLs that give it a truly distinct face.⁣⁣
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This Executive 2WD variant, priced at R709,900, is an absolute dream to live with. Its 2.0-litre turbo diesel motor delivers a potent 137kW and 416Nm, a combination that has proven to be incredibly efficient. After over 500 kms, we're barely at half a tank and easily averaging just 6.1 L/100kms.⁣⁣
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Inside, it's packed with every luxury imaginable, from heated and cooled seats to a CarPlay system that actually works the way you want it to. Meanwhile, the dynamic Sport mode adds a fun, surprising kick when you need it.⁣⁣
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What else do you want to know about living with this impressive SUV? Drop your questions about the below!

Mzansi, Are You Ready for Another Chinese Bakkie?⁣⁣The JMC brand is set for a major relaunch in the South African market...
23/09/2025

Mzansi, Are You Ready for Another Chinese Bakkie?⁣
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The JMC brand is set for a major relaunch in the South African market. Now under the stewardship of the global Group, the brand will officially recommence local operations in November, spearheading its return with the new bakkie range.⁣
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The initial strategy is to target the core of the commercial vehicle market with the Vigus Single Cab. It is positioned with a highly competitive target price of around R300,000. However, its key differentiator is its powertrain; the will be equipped with a 2.4-litre engine producing a class-leading 103 kW and 310 Nm of torque, offering a significant performance advantage over its direct price rivals.⁣
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This will be followed in early 2026 by a versatile , expanding the brand's reach into the lifestyle segment.⁣
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This structured, product-led relaunch, backed by a powerful and experienced global distributor, signals a far more serious and strategic approach from JMC for the South African market.

20/09/2025

It's Official! The Fastest Car in the World Is Now Chinese⁣
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The era of European hypercar dominance is over. In a stunning display of engineering prowess, China's BYD South Africa has officially announced that its luxury brand, , has shattered the world record for the fastest production car. ⁣
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Their new has achieved a staggering top speed of 496.22 km/h, a number that sends a clear and brutal message to the old guard.⁣
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This is the car that has dethroned the Super Sport 300+. It's a quad-motor electric monster, powered by a world-first 1,200-volt architecture that allows it to unleash a mind-bending 2,220 kW. ⁣
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This is Chinese innovation at its most aggressive and most brilliant, a level of power that the established European brands simply cannot match right now.⁣
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And to prove it's not just a straight-line brute, the U9 Xtreme also conquered the Nürburgring with a blistering lap time of 6:59.157, demonstrating a level of chassis and aerodynamic sophistication that is truly world-class.⁣
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Limited to just 30 units, the is a symbol of a new reality. For decades, the fastest and most advanced cars on the planet have come from Europe. That's no longer the case. China is here, and they are playing for keeps.

20/09/2025

Can an S58-engined hold its own against a and a in a drag race? Place your bets!

When the road ends, the real fun begins. Which bakkie do you trust the most to get you this dirty, and still get you hom...
19/09/2025

When the road ends, the real fun begins. Which bakkie do you trust the most to get you this dirty, and still get you home?

What Is the Difference Between an Audi and an AUDI?⁣⁣It's one of the strangest branding moves we've seen in a while. Aud...
19/09/2025

What Is the Difference Between an Audi and an AUDI?⁣
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It's one of the strangest branding moves we've seen in a while. Audi, one of the most recognized car brands on the planet, has launched a new brand in China called... AUDI, but in all caps. ⁣
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It sounds like a joke, but it's actually a brilliantly clever and very serious strategy to win in the world's toughest car market.⁣
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So, what's the logic? Think of it this way: 'Audi,' with its four rings, has a century of heritage. It's a premium, established, and somewhat conservative brand. 'AUDI,' on the other hand, is a new, all-electric joint venture designed to be a nimble, tech-focused disruptor that can compete with fast-moving local Chinese EV startups. ⁣
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It allows them to experiment with wild tech and aggressive pricing without diluting the image of the traditional Audi brand, while still leveraging the powerful "German engineering" association that Chinese buyers value so highly.⁣
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And their first car, the , is the perfect example. It's a tech-lover's dream, with a colossal 27-inch pillar-to-pillar screen dominating the cabin. The value is staggering: the flagship dual-motor model has a whopping 579 kW and a 647 km range, yet it costs the equivalent of just US$45,000 (ZAR 781,000) in China.⁣
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This incredible value has led to massive demand, with over 10,000 orders in 30 minutes. So, while we won't see the all-caps AUDI in South Africa, it's a fascinating lesson in how a legacy brand is reinventing itself to fight and win in the new electric world.

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