Toyota’s Auris X range will use a 1.3-litre petrol engine, similar to the one found in the Corolla. The engine will boast Valvematic technology which is a development of Toyota’s Variable Valve Timing technology, or VVT-i. The 1.3-litre Optimal Drive engine will have an increase of 4% for a total of 74kW. The 1.6-litre engine will have a 6kW upgrade for 97kW...

Yesterday we brought you coverage of the WesBank Super Series from Cape Town, where we now have the official results from all of the races. So, lets get down to is. Bridgestone Production Cars Class A Race 1 First Place — M Priest — BMW Second Place — A Taylor — BMW Third Place — J Fourie — Audi Race 2 First Place — M...

Kia has revealed the first images of their new 2011 Magentis, also known as the Optima. The new model will be revealed at the New York Auto Show and it will be more aggressive than its predecessor as it has a new style. There will be a sharply raked roofline, flared wheel arches, LED daytime running lights, front fender vents and projector headlights. According to Gregory...

Carscoop has come across the official images of the new unnamed Chevrolet which will soon hit the US market. The new Chevy will boast a four-door saloon layout where it will have a Camaro inspired rear-end design. There is no idea on whether or not General Motors is planning to create a Toyota Malibu assassin, or if they are simply just updating something else. Check it...

A new Fiat 500 Convertible Special Edition has been released by the Italian automaker. The new 500 Pink will be limited to 300 examples where it will be in convertible form. The model will be based on the 1.2-litre Pop specification, and it will boast a new unique pink finish with 16-inch alloy wheels and chrome trim. The inside will boast a leather steering wheel and...

South Africa’s battle against drinking and driving has been given a kick to the metaphorical balls as the suspension of the Drager breathalyser could damage the case against the ANC’s spokesman Jackson Mthembu and thousands of others which drove under the influence. The Drager machines are currently, or were currently, used nation-wide and they were recently...

Irmscher, and Opel modifying company, has created a brand new kit for the Meriva MPV which was recently on show at the Geneva Motor Show. The new kit will include exterior changes which consist of a new radiator grille, as well as 16, 18 or 19-inch wheels. There will be limited performance mods which include a 30mm drop to the suspension and new exhaust silencers with...

It has been said that Subaru’s version of the Toyota FT-86 sports car will make its debut sometime next year where it will use a rear-wheel-drive layout, opposed to the normal all-wheel-drive Subaru setup which we’ve all come to love. The reports have said that the price of all-wheel-drive is simply just to expensive, and the rear-wheel-drive layout might...

Novitec has modified the Ferrari California, and this means a brand new supercharger for loads of extra power. The tuner has upped the 4.3-litre V8 engine to 606-horsepower, which is a 166-hp increase over the standard model. The changes come as Novitec is boosting 0.4 bars of air pressure into the V8 engine. The revised power setting allows for a new 0-100km/h time of...

BMW has finally, and officially, unveiled their brand new 2011 5-Series Touring — ahead of the debut at the Leipzig Motor Show. BMW’s new 5-Series Touring will go on sale during the September Month where it will boast Dakota leather upholstery, matt aluminium roof rails, Park Distance Control and some other nifty little features. There will be a luggage capacity...

Sketches regarding the a brand new Maybach have found their way online. The new model is currently being readied for a introduction into China next month. A Dutch newspaper, known as De Telegraaf, has said that there will only be updates to the looks department. The new design is likely to include a new updated front bumper, a new grille, a remodeled hood and new LED daytime...

The first images, and details, of the new Ford Interceptor Police Car have bee released. The new Ford will replace the old Crown Victoria which was used, and abused, for many years in real life and also in film. The new vehicle will arrive soon and it will be as modern as possible for law enforcers. Power details start with a front-wheel-drive 3.5-litre V6 engine for the...

This weekend marked the second round of the WesBank Super Series and it took place at Killarney in Cape Town. On the day we saw production cars, the WesBank V8’s, superbikes, and open-wheel racers take the track. The event was packed with people filling every nook and cranny of the venue. As usual, we took a few images for those that couldn’t attend. We urge...

Fernando Alonso has won the first Formula One race for the 2010 year. The Spanish driver not only won the first race of the year, but he also won his first race for Ferrari. Alsono passed Sebastian Vettel after the Red Bull car developed an exhaust problem. Sebastian said that he was lucky to finish, however he should have won. Felipe Massa was passed by his team mate...

Volkswagen has created a little video concerning the Polo GTI which was recently revealed. You can read the full details here. Check the video below, from Carscoop.