What seems to be new, but yet old, news online concerns the Mercedes-Benz C-Class model. It was first thought to be the Facelift model, however it’s apparently just the ILS — intelligent light system — model. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class ILS includes day-time running lights instead of the normal foglight set. Alongside the light changes, there is a new...

South African motorists, be warned as the Arrive Alive campaign has officially kicked off. As part of the fight against drunk-driving, the Arrive Alive campaign will sell disposable breathalyzers at Engen garages country-wide. “We have partnered with the private sector to ensure that you are able to test your own alcohol levels before driving through...

Japan’s Tommy Kaira tuning firm has created a brand new sport package for the Nissan GT-R. The new kit adds aerodynamic changes, as well as a new suspension and interior upgrades into the mix. The modified Tommy Kaira GT-R will make its debut at the Tokyo Auto Salon which runs from 15 to 17 January. There will be a new bumper, lip spoiler, side skirts, extended rear...

Sony’s Gran Turismo video game is just about to get a whole lot sweeter, as a tuning firm known as Studie AG has created ‘The Ultimate Gaming Machine’. The new modified BMW M3 E30 racer will feature a load of new gaming parts to make the experience a whole lot more real, and exciting. The Ultimate Gaming Machine is pretty much a BMW kitted for Gran Turismo,...

General Motors’ new President of European operators, Nick Reilly, made quite a few statements which concern the future of Opel. Nick Reilly was speaking at a press conference where he said that the Opel brand cannot obtain money from the US as GM-USA doesn’t have enough extra cash lying around. The money is also for restructuring in the States, and it will...

Crazy Brits are designing a lawn mower which should break the world record for the fastest grass cutter. The project comes from Stephen Vokins and he known in the National Motor Museum. The Brits are aiming to break the current record of 81mph (130km/) which was set back in 2006 by an American known as Bob Cleveland. “I saw a video of American, Bob Cleveland on YouTube...

Suzuki are ready to supply US dealerships with their brand new 2010 Kizashi this month. The Asian company is so excited about the new model that they are planning to give buyers $100 for adding the all-new model to their ‘might-buy-this-list’. The marketing project is known as the Kizashi Test Drive Challenger and it will target customers considering an Audi...

Ford’s Fiesta will only hit showrooms during the Summer months of 2010, but to build excitement (and allow for people to start saving), the company has released the pricing details. The 2011 Fiesta sedan will come in three trim levels, S, SE and SEL. The 5-door hatchback model will be available in two trim levels which include the SE and SES. Engine wise you’ll...

Green Car Journal has named the Audi A3 TDi the 2010 Green Car Of The Year. The media company said that the A3 TDI was awarded with the title after it beat down the Honda Insight, Mercury Milan Hybrid, Toyota Prius and Volkswagen Golf TDI. This compact luxury car features an impressive EPA estimated 42 mpg on the highway – a 50 percent highway fuel efficiency improvement...

A 2011 Buick Regal press conference saw the company reveal a teaser of an up and coming compact sedan. There is little known about the sedan, however it is expected that the new model is based on the Buick Excelle XT, or simply just the Opel Astra. General Motors will restyle the Excelle for American buyers, and this model will fit below the new Regal (Opel Insignia) model....

Aston Martin’s Rapide will go on sale for £139,950 in the UK. The new Rapide will be produced by Magna Steyr in Austria where it will feature new technologies, four doors and four seats. The overall time to build a single Rapide is said to be about 220-man hours. There will be roughly 2,000 Rapides build in 2010, where each of them will use a 6.0-litre V12 engine...

It’s official! Kimi Raikkonen has exited the Formula One for a move towards a successful rally career. The Finnish driver has signed a full-time contract with Citroen’s junior World Rally Championship team. The signing has been confirmed, and it was sponsored by Red Bull. The move to Rally could once again see the driver move back to F1 in 2011 where he will...

The news about Audi’s TT-RS coming to South Africa is not revolutionary news at all, in fact, their site tells us about this. The Audi TT-RS will only be released in 2010 where it will boast a 2.5-litre in-line five cylinder engine with turbocharging. The power for the TT-RS will be a whopping 250kW. The 0-100km/h time will be 4.6 seconds for the coupe, and 4.7 seconds...

The Nissan Qashqai has received a mid-life facelift for the 2010 year. The cosmetic changes start with a new hood, bumper, fenders, grille and headlights. The look is now more aggressive and sporty for customers with an interest in this look. There will be new exterior colours, as well as revised tail lights with LED technology. The wheels will be a new set of 17-inch...

Hyundai has unveiled their new 2010 Tucson SUV at the LA Auto Show. The new SUV will boast a new exterior design which seems to be a lot more exciting than that of its predecessor. The overall length of the new Tucson for 2010 is 173.2 inches, the width is 71.7 inches and the height is set at 66.3 inches. The overall weight is 61 pounds less then that of the previous...