South Africa has received the automatic Clio 1.6 Dynamique model. The new Clio will offer an easier style of driving for the lazier styled driver — if that makes sense. “Our research indicated that there is a definite niche for a contemporary, well-equipped subcompact hatchback with an automatic gearbox,” says Xavier Gobille, managing director of Renault...

462kW with a 500 unit production run. Those are two numbers for the Porsche GT2 RS, a new sports car from the German automaker. The weight drop on the model will be 70kilograms, while the engine will be a 3.6-litre boxer unit connected to a pair of turbochargers. There is a total of 1,370 kilograms in the weight department, a set of 19-inch wheels, a Porsche Adaptive...

Lancia has released the Delta ‘Hard Black’ which is a model that was previewed at the Geneva Motor Show. The Lancia Hard Black is currently available with a shiny black roof, chrome mirror caps and a unique matte black body color — hence the name. There will be a set of 18-inch alloy wheels and a pair of chrome tail pipes. Inside will house the same...

South Africa has received Hyundai’s iX35, the latest Crossover Utility Vehicle from the Korean automaker. The iX35 is the replacement for the Tucson, a previously popular vehicle on the local road. “The iX35, which replaces our popular Tucson, is another manifestation of the rapid progress which the Hyundai brand continues to make,” says Hyundai’s Director...

BMW will honour their 1940 Mille Miglia victories of first, third, fifth and sixth place with a brand new special edition Z4 Roadster. The Z4 sDrive35is Mille Miglia will be sold in Italy. There will be a limited range of 99 Mille Miglia special edition BMW’s available and each one of them will use a twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre straight-six with 253kW. Looks will...

To celebrate South Africa’s 2010 FIFA World Cup, Opel has revealed a brand new limited edition Corsa supermini. The Special Edition Corsa has been dedicated to Germany’s soccer team which will compete in Johannesburg over the June month. The German SE Corsa Football Championship Edition boasts the soccer team’s colours, as well as a set of 17-inch wheels...

Fiat has revealed the brand new Uno for South America. The Italian automaker has revived the legendary nameplate in a completely new body with loads of extra technology and safety features — of course. The Uno will be compact, and practical. It was created as a people carrier — which means, looks were traded for simplicity. Fiat’s Uno measures in at...

Similar to the UK Nissan Navara, South Africa’s version will now include a few upgrades. There will be a brand new double-cab leisure bakkie in an LE range. The luxurious Nissan Navara LE will boast a 2.5-litre dCi diesel engine with 140kW and 450Nm of torque. 4×4 power is included the LE range. Johan Kleynhans, Director of Sales, Marketing & Aftersales...

Porsche’s up and coming 911 GT2 RS has been photographed prior to its mid-May launch. The image was snapped at a dealer event. Unfortunately it’s slightly choppy, however it’s better than nothing, right? Right. Moving onto important details, like performance. The 911 GT2 RS will be a racer, it should house a roll cage, an active suspension and...

Peugeot has revealed the brand new Hoggar — a small pick-up designed for Brazil. The name comes from the two-seater buggy concept from 2003. The Peugeot Hoggar uses a hybrid platform developed from the rear-end of the Partner van, as well as the front end of the 207 supermini. There will be a load capacity of 742kg, or 1,151-litres. The tailgate can hold up to 300kilograms...

Audi has announced an R8 GT. It’s a limited production supermachine based on the V10 R8 Coupe. The German automaker has made the GT lighter and more powerful than the model it has been based on. There will only be 333 models made, and they will each start with a price tag of €193,000 in Germany. Changes to the Audi R8 GT include a windscreen created from thinner...

The latest, and greatest, Hyundai Elantra has been unveiled at the Busan Motor Show. Dubbed the Avantre, it boasts a sportier look and a more ‘fluidic sculpture’ when compared to the previous generation model. In other words, there’s a four-door-coupe-like look. There are no interior shots, and the windows have been blacked out. With real dark black....

Following the news of Chevrolet coming to Korea, the General Motors Company is planning a rebadged LaCrosse for the Asian market as well. Meet the Daewoo Alpheon — a Buick LaCrosse based sedan. There is a 3.0-litre V6 engine with a six-speed automatic transmission. The Alpheon is said to be a “stand-alone luxury product brand in GM Daewoo’s product portfolio”. GM...

Mercedes-Benz will once again allow UK drivers to choose the G-Class variant. The new G-Class will be available with petrol and diesel engines. The first notable UK model will be the diesel powered G 350 CDI unit which pumps out 221-horsepower with a 25.7mpg UK fuel rating. The range topper will be the G 55 AMG KOMPRESSOR, and this model pumps out 500-horsepower with a...

Zagato has finally revealed their TZ3 Corsa. The official model was teased a numerous amount of times, and we’re happy to see full specifications followed by a full image gallery. The TZ3 Corsa is a racecar built to celebrate 90-years of collaboration between Alfa Romeo and Zagata. The TZ3 was commissioned by German Alfa Romeo Zagato collector, Martin Kapp. The new...