It’s finally official. The Stig is actually Ben Collins, a professional race-car driver. The release of the identity of The Stig is due to Ben wanting to write a book, published by HarperCollins. BBC filed for an injunction to stop the publishing of the book, however they were unsuccessful. Prior to Ben Collins, Perry McCarthy was The Stig where he released...

Unfortunately South Africans are now subject to an ad valorem CO2 emission tax on all new passenger motor vehicles. As of 1 September, 2010 the tax will not only steal money from consumers but also attempt to move buyers to a more fuel, and energy, efficient future. Passenger vehicles which emit over 120g/km will be subject to tax of R75 per g/km over this figure. CO2...

Renault South Africa are looking to expand their range with the new Megane Shake It!. The Shake It! is a 1.6-litre 16v model which uses the same five-door configuration as the Megane Dynamique. The entry-level Shake It! will offer 16-inch alloy wheels, front fog lamps, and a dark charcoal upholstery for the interior. On the safety side of things there will be driver and...

Ford has revealed their brand new law enforcement vehicle. It’s called the Ford Explorer Police Interceptor and it will be released alongside the Taurus Interceptor. Ford will also create an off-road version of the Explorer. The Explorer Police Interceptor will use a 3.5-litre V6 Ti-VCT engine with 209kW, and this motor has the capability to run on E85 fuel. There’s...

Toyota will use the Paris Motor Show to unveil a bevy of new models to the public. First up will be the Verso-S, a model which is said to be “small, spacious and smart”. Following this, the Japanese automaker will reveal an iQ with a new level of quality for the interior. This means a new AYGO Connect system with a comprehensive interface and a new...

Rumours floating around state that Ferrari has unveiled a 599 Roadster at a private presentation in Pebble Beach. The rumours surfaced after a letter from Ferrari North America President Marco Mattiacci leaked onto the Luxury4Play.com forum. If everything above is legit, the Ferrari 599 Roadster will be an ‘upcoming limited edition’. When more information surfaces,...

Lexus has modified the IS-F’s 5.0-litre V8 engine to comply with Euro V emission standards, and this means that there will be an updated model for the 2011 year. This being said, Lexus has revealed the updates for the new model which includes revised headlights with LED daytime running lights and a new colour called ‘Starlight Black GF’. The Inside will...

Details on this story seem to be scarce, however it has been rumoured that Ferrari are looking to build a 458 Spider GTS. The drop-top Ferrari will, apparently, use a glass roof which flips up and disappears behind the seats. None of this seems to be substantial at the moment, and all previous reports of the 458 Spider hint at a holding hard-top roof. All we know is,...

It has been reported that the Mercedes-Benz B-Class for 2011/2012 might arrive in three different styles: coupe, crossover and sedan. Although they’ll be redesigned B-Class models, Mercedes-Benz of America CEO Ernst Lieb, said that they may not wear the B-Class tag. Power for the models could come from various four-cylinder engines, where there’s even a chance...

Mitsubishi has revealed a few extra details on their European-specification i-MiEV prior to the Paris Motor Show in October. The European i-MiEV will be very similar to the Japanese model, however there will be new bumpers, a modified center stack and improved comfort for the occupants. Safety features for the European version will include side air-bags and Active Stability...

Nissan will use the Los Angeles Motor Show to reveal three new vehicles; the 2011 Quest MPV, Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet and the Ellure concept. Starting with the Ellure concept, Nissan said that this will be an entry-level sedan with dramatic styling. Unfortunately, there’s not much else known about the Ellure at this point in time. The 2011 Quest MPV on the other...