Vauxhall are expanding their Insignia range with a brand new all-wheel-drive diesel powered vehicle. The Insignia CDTi 4×4 will hit showrooms during September where it will be available in four-door, five-door fastback and Sports Tourer body-styles. The Insignia 2.0-litre CDTi diesel will produce 160-horsepower with 350Nm of torque. When connected to a manual gearbox...

Renault has revealed their Latitude flagship sedan which will replace the Vel Satis. The Latitude will be revealed during the Moscow Motor Show in August and then travel to the Paris Motor Show in September. The Renault Latitude is based on the Samsung SM5 sedan, rather, it is a rebadged version of the Samsung vehicle. The French automaker built the Latitude on the Laguna’s...

Buick has announced that they will start selling the Excelle GT on the 23rd of June in China. It will be positioned in the market as a high-end mid-size car with a high build and a comfortable interior. There will be styling similar to that of the Buick LaCrosee. General Motors has used the Opel/Vauxhall Astra platform for the Excelle GT. Engines for the new Chinese addition...

Volkswagen has decided to reveal their Polo V Sedan in Russia. The new model will be built in Kaluga – about 160km outside of Moscow. Volkswagen will reveal the Polo sedan at the 2010 Moscow Motor Show in August. Naturally, the sedan is larger than the hatchback. Sizes start with a 4.38-meter length, a 1.7m width and a 1.46m height. The wheelbase is set...

The next-generation CrossPolo will launch in South Africa with a higher ride height of 15millimeteres. There will be a total power output of 77kW from the engine when connected to the 5-speed manual transmission. VW’s CrossPolo will include 17-inch wheels, a set of roof rails, front fog lights and larger air inlets. The body can come in five different colours: Magma...

Citroen’s C4 for 2011 has been revealed on the internet. The model will go on sale next year where it will feature redesigned headlights, a bold grille and chrome accents. The rear will have a roof-mounted spoiler, a classier rear bumper and modern taillights. Inside the cabin, Citroen has added a new steering wheel, more chrome, and an improved center stack. There...

Gordon Murray’s T.27 City Car is pretty much an electric T.25. There will be a 12 kWh lithium-ion battery and a small electric motor with 25kW of power and 875Nm of torque. The 0-100km/h time is 15 seconds while the top speed is 105km/h. The overall weight is 680kilograms, while the “projected emissions, using a UK energy mix, are 48g/km CO2 for the combined...

Nissan’s 370Z Roadster has hit South African dealers. The brand new convertible from Nissan will be lower, leaner, lighter and faster than the previous 350Z model. Nissan decided from day one that there would be a drop-top and coupe version of the 370Z and this essentially helped them create two cars with similar engineering but different body-styles. “When...

Pininfarina has revealed their brand new Nido electric prototype. The project was designed and built-in house where Pininfarina used a tubular steel frame, added two seats and connected a Zebra Z5 Ni-NaCl battery with an electric motor. Power amounts to 30kW with 125Nm of torque and this setup will allow for a 0-100km/h time of 6.7 seconds with an electronically limited...

BMW’s brand new 5-Series is ready for the South African market where it will be available with new styling, new engines and more equipment upgrades. The 5-Series will include Adaptive Drive, Dynamic Damper Control and Dynamic Drive Stability systems. This will be followed by BMW’s Integral Active Steering. There will be three engines available for the local...

Peugeot’s brand new 308 GTi has been recreated. After a decade of GTi inactivity in this range, the automaker decided to add a 1.6-litre petrol engine with 147kW to the sporty hatch. It’s the same engine found in the RCZ Coupe model. The THP engine will use twin-scroll turbocharger technology and a high pressure direct-injection system with VTi technology....

Alfa Romeo has revealed their brand new 2011MY 159 for the European market. The market attack will start next month where Alfa Romeo’s 159 saloon and Sportwagon will boast upgrades to the upholstery and trim levels. There will four equipment packages which include the Comfort Pack, Sport Pack, Comfort Plus Pack and TI Plus Pack. Engines include the 200-horsepower...

Volkswagen’s brand new Golf GTI Excessive study model has been revealed at the Worthersee event in Europe. The GTI Excessive will boast a load of changes to make it sportier, and a lot more pretty. VW said that there were so many updates that they could create a catalog of accessories. The paint job will be “Firespark Metallic”, while the bodykit will...

BMW has awarded the M3 GTS the green light for production. BMW’s M3 GTS will have a selling price of €136,850 which includes 19% VAT for Germany. There will be a limited production, so expect exhilarating performance. The 0-100km/h time will be 4.4-seconds, or 0.2 seconds quicker than the standard M3 Coupe. The V8 engine will boast an 8.7% power increase to 331kW...

Mazda will enhance their Carol range with a brand new four-wheel-drive model for Japan. The four-wheel-drive model will be called the GS4 and it’s a new version similar to the Suzuki Alto. In fact, it’s almost a rebadged version with a lower grille. There will be a 660cc three-cylinder engine connected to an automatic gearbox. Features include keyless entry,...