Lexus has added the updates GS range to the local South African market. The new model will boast a new front grille, revised alloy wheels and subtle styling upgrades. There will be unique clear lens rear tail lamps as well. “The addition of the GS300 EX to the range complements this minor facelift and fills a widening gap between the S and SE,” says Kevin Flynn, General...

Volkswagen South Africa has updated the pricing for the 1.4l 63kW Comfortline and 1.6l 77kW Trendline models. The previous pricing was incorrect, says the company. Petrol 1.4l 63kW Trendline                R144 900 1.6l 77kW Trendline                R161 900 1.4l 63kW Comfortline            R166 900 1.6l 77kW Comfortline           ...

Ferrari has unveiled their new F10 Formula one car. The new model will boast a front end similar to that of the Red Bull Racing car from the 2009 season. The first tests will start today, where Massa will be behind the controls. Check out the images and clips below. ...

This year’s Geneva Motor Show will see the Kizashi saloon on show. The model is already on sale in the American market, where it will soon be available for European customers. The new Kizashi will rival the Ford Mondeo, Citroen C5, Toyota Avensis, VW Passat and Opel Insignia. Expect to see a 2.4-litre petrol engine with 185-horsepower and a CVT transmission. There...

Martin Winterkorn, the bossman for VW, has kind of confirmed new smaller Porsche sports cars. “The Porsche model range is firmly based on the 911, Boxster, Cayenne and Cayman, and it will stay that way,” said Winterkorn. “We are also investigating opportunities for a smaller sports car and a smaller SUV – but I cannot say more at the moment.” When asked about...

BMW’s 2011 line up will see the following changes and additions to the range. New Models: * 2011 BMW 3-Series Coupe and Convertible. * 2011 BMW 335is Coupe and Convertible. * 2011 BMW 1-Series Coupe and Convertible. * 2011 BMW ActiveHybrid 7. * 2011 BMW 74oi, 740Li. * 2011 BMW 5-Series. * 2011 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo. * 2011 BMW...

Suzuki’s new Kizashi has undergone NHTSA testing at where the car received a 5-star rating for both the frontal and side-impact tests. “The all-new Kizashi includes a class-leading list of standard safety equipment, including class-exclusive standard eight airbags and a tire pressure monitoring system,” Suzuki said in a statement. “Additionally, the 2010 Kizashi...

Honda South Africa has recalled the previous generation Jazz in an attempt to fix a problem with the driver’s door power-window. The switches in the door might caught for a short circuit. The short circuit could lead to a fire in the car, and this previous occurred back in September 2009. As a precaution, Honda is recalling the 2002-2008 model Jazz, the dealers...

Mercedes-Benz has created a new marketing campaign for their SLS AMG. The new marketing idea falls in connection with the start of production for the new supercar. The adverts as the following question, “Is it still a car?” The promotion will be on both traditional, and non traditional media. Expect to see the car pop up in magazines, newspapers, and on television. Furthermore...

Ferrari has said that they will unveil their Ferrari 599 Hybrid at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The 599 will seat two people and it was designed by Pininfarina. This model is expected to boast petrol/electric power which runs on lithium-ion battery packs. There will be KERS — kinetic energy recovery system – followed by regenerative braking and start/stop...

American’s might soon be able to benefit from a R-line version of the new Jetta. The Jetta R Sport will compete against cars such as the Honda Civic Si, Scion tC TRD and the Ford Focus RS — should it find it’s way across the pond. The news was hinted at the Golf R launch which took place in Austria. “Our modular construction and production process...

B&B has released a brand new tuning kit for the Volkswagen Golf R. The package will be available in three different types of configurations where the power can be boosted to 310, 324 and 362 PS. The details are limited on these models, however we do know that there will be a larger turbocharger, a new sports exhaust system, revised engine electronics, a new air intake,...

Johannesburg drivers, you’re about to rage. Uncontrollably. The government people up north have said that as of January, 2010 there will be new-car registration numbers starting in the letter ‘Y’. It’s been said that the Gauteng province is running of letters and digits to use on cars, and this is predicted to run out by October, 2010. Plans for...

Leaked images concerning Volkswagen’s Touareg have found their way online. The new images reveal a basic shape of the current model, followed by the latest styling cues which are found on the current Golf and Scirocco models. The official premiere will be later this year. ...

Mazda will turn 90 years old on the 30th of January, and the company will celebrate the event with a new special edition range. We know that the Japanese automaker will release a special edition Mazda3 and Biante minivan for the local market. These two special editions are simply just upgraded models which include new paint and i-stop start&go. *Whoop-di-doo!* ...