The latest Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG will launch with a 5.5-litre biturbocharged V8 engine and power from this motor amounts to 400kW with 800Nm of torque, before the AMG Performance Package which boosts power to 420kW with 900Nm of torque. Mercedes-Benz has added a 7-speed Speedshift MCT transmission to the S63 AMG. Merc’s new S-Class AMG boasts a start/stop system...

Renault South Africa will launch six new models before the end of 2010. At the moment Renault has released 12 new vehicles in only 18 months, and they aren’t done just yet. The next four months will see the following being released. Renault Clio S A 1.6-litre Dynamique derivative for younger drivers. More news here. Limited number of Renault Sport models Two...

To celebrate 25 years of the BMW M3 in South Africa, the firm will release a special edition version of the M3 Coupe which uses a V8 motor. The BMW M3 Frozen Edition will be available in a limited run of 25 units where it will come in two colors: Frozen Black and Frozen Grey. The new paintjob is followed by red brake callipers, black leather with red stitching, and 19-inch...

Mercedes-Benz will offer their special edition SL Night and SLK Grand Edition in South Africa. The two models will offer new 18- and 19-inch wheels as well as new paint work. The SL Night Edition will use a designo magno night black matt paint finish where the SLK Grand Edition will boast a special designo graphite paint finish. “These exciting new additions to the model...

Ford has expanded their Ranger line-up to include an automatic gearbox. The model in question is the 3.0 Super Cab XLT 4×2 which uses a 3.0-litre turbocharged diesel motor with 115kW and 380Nm of torque. “The Ford Ranger line-up is very comprehensive and we are pleased to now be able to offer an Automatic derivative in the Super Cab line-up giving customers an even...

Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. has finally finalized their purchase of Volvo Cars from Ford. The $1.8bn dollar deal was completed when Geely paid Ford $1.3 billion in cash and issued a promissory note for an additional $200 million. The remainder of the amount will be paid later in the year. With the change in ownership, Stefan Jacoby — ex-head of VW...

Reports state that Peugeot will use the Paris Motor Show to unveiled a new high-rider concept. At the moment details are limited however the model codenamed H1 will be a follow-up to the SR1 concept. There’s said to be a diesel hybrid powertrain and the front-end styling of the 2012 Peugeot 208 — and that’s about all we know. For reference, the SR1 concept...

Similar to South Africa, the Ford Focus RS will launch in Australia in limited numbers. The Focus RS boasts a turbocharged Duratec 2.5-litre motor with 224kW and 440Nm of torque. There’s a load of technical parts which make the RS sporty and quick. Inside the RS boasts Recaro sport seats, dual zone climate control and a Sony audio system. Only 315 units will make...

Nissan has revealed their 2011 Rogue facelift which includes a revised grille, a modified front bumper, new spoilers for the front and rear, flared wheel arches, additional chrome trim, and a new set of 18-inch wheels. The only interior change seems to be a navigation system. Power comes from a 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine with 127kW and 237Nm of torque. There will be...

Alfa Romeo has released a special edition GT for the Japanese Market. The Quadrifoglio d’Oro, or Golden Clover, will boast a set of 18-inch five-spoke wheels, red brake calipers and chrome trim for the outside. The interior for the Quadrifoglio d’Oro will include leather sport seats, sport dials and aluminium pedals. Power for the Quadrifoglio d’Oro...

BMW has revealed a special edition 120i Coupe for the Japanese Domestic Market. The BMW 120i Coupe Performance Unlimited will arrive in a limited range of 30 units where they will offer M-Sport packages, and new accessories. Exterior changes include M-Sport bumpers, 180inch wheels, a blacked out grille, carbon fibre mirrors and a boot lid spoiler. BMW’s new special...

German reports suggest that BMW are looking to build the Vision EfficientDynamics Concept under the tag: i100 Coupe ActiveHybrid. The scheduled launch for the i100 Coupe could be in 2013 where it will use a 121kW to 136kW three-cylinder engine connected to two electric motors with 75kW of power. There will be an electric range of around 15 to 50km. The reports state that...

Konigseder in Austria has revealed a tuning package for the hardcore Nissan GT-R R35. The tuning firm has installed a new ECU, a sport air filter, and a titanium Akrapovic exhaust system for a total of 427kW of power. The twin-turbocharged 3.8-litre V6 engine will race from 0-200km/h in 9.8 seconds. Body-wise Konigseder can add an aerodynamic kit which boasts a front splitter...

These are the first images of the Ferrari 458 Challenge on the track with proper racing stickers, and new racing parts for safety and performance. The 458 Italia is a non-street legal version of the original 458 Italia, and it boasts a F1 dual-clutch gearbox, a F1-Trac traction control system, a race suspension, an E-Diff electronic differential and high-performance Brembo...

Details from Europe state that the BMW X4 crossover will be based on the 2011 X3, where it will essentially be a smaller version of the X6. There will be coupe-like styling, a twin-hatch system and seating for four passengers. Power will come from the X3 range, and this means a 2.0-litre turbocharged diesel motor with 135kW and a 3.0-litre turbocharged straight-six petrol...