Lexus South Africa has announced that 467 models will need to be recalled due to a brake fluid leak. The model in question is the 2003-2006 RX range. The problem, as stated by Lexus is as follows: “A seal in the brake master cylinder may leak slightly if the incorrect brake fluid has been used at any time during the car’s life. This could lead to the brake fluid...

Renault will celebrate the Clio’s 20th anniversary with a RS Special Edition which boasts a new colour combination: A Deep Black roof and a Pearlescent White body. The Renault Clio RS 20th will offer a Formula 1-style rear diffuser, upper hatch rail, a new assertive front-grille, a front lip spoiler, and a front splitter. There are new bumper mouldings for the front...

Renault has revealed the Twingo Gordini RS for South Africa, a model which features Malte Blue metallic paint with white racing stripes. The front end has been enhanced with foglamps and a lipspoiler, where there are new side mirrors and tinted rear windows. There is also a set of 17-inch aluminium alloy wheels available, and Gordini Series badges. Inside will boast two-tone...

Uwe Gemballa–original Gemballa tuning firm owner–has been found dead in South Africa. It was said that when the body was found it was wrapped in cellophane as he was executed when a deal went bad. Details are limited, however police believe that Uwe was involved in an alleged illegal money laundering scheme with Czech crime boss Radovan Krejcir. According to...

BMW has released more images of the BMW M3 Coupe Frozen Edition which comes with two different paint jobs: Frozen Black and Frozen Grey. The Frozen M3 will be built in a limited run of 25 units where they will boast red brake callipers, black leather and 19-inch wheels. Following this, the transmission unit is a M Dual Clutch Transmission, where the engine pumps out 330kW...

Mercedes-Benz South Africa is currently trying to obtain a contract to produce the new C-Class in South Africa. It was said that the bid currently sits around R2 billion, where the contract will secure around 2,000 new jobs. The production is expected to take place in four-years time, and Mercedes-Benz South Africa are trying their best to land the deal. They are chatting...

Volkswagen has released their 1-ton bakkie into the South African market. It’s called the Volkswagen Amarok and it offers “Best in Class” payload and cargo-loading abilities. The Amarok offers two different engines, and a double-cab body-style. In 2011 VW will introduce a Single-Cab with a longer load bed. The first engine for the Amarok is a 2.0-litre...

Volkswagen South Africa has adjusted the pricing on their Polo Vivo. The entire range–except the 55kW 2-door–will now include air-conditioning, as a standard feature. “The new Polo Vivo is manufactured in South Africa exclusively for South African motorists. In fact, local content levels in the new Polo Vivo now exceed 70% – illustrating the true South...

General Motors South Africa has announced that the new Opel Astra will launch sooner than expected, in South Africa. The 2011 Astra was originally scheduled to launch in 2011, however Opel now will stock the new models in the next few weeks. There will be five-doors, with a sporty-coupe like design. Power comes from a 1.4-litre, a 1.6-litre turbocharged, and a 1.6-litre...

Ford has tweaked their Focus line-up for the South African market. We’ve attached the price list as of September 3, 2010 as well as a lot of images below the price list. Five-door Hatchback: Four-door Sedan: Focus 1.8 Ambiente Focus 1.8 Ambiente Focus 1.8 Si Focus 2.0 Trend Focus 2.0 Si Focus 2.0 Trend A/T Focus 2.0 TDCi Si Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift...

Kia’s Sportage for South Africa will launch with three different engines, two petrol and one diesel, ranging between 122- to 130kW of power. Following this, there’s a choice of manual or automatic along with two- and all-wheel drive layouts. Safety features include Electronic Stability Control, a Rollover Sensor which deploys the airbags, Hill-start Assist...

General Motors have released the first images, and details, on the brand new Chevrolet Cruze hatchback, prior to its reveal at the Paris motor Show. The production and Paris-version of the five-door Cruze will not differ too drastically when it goes on sale. There will be a coupe-like roofline for a sporty look, a new body-frame integral system for greater stability, and...

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...

Renault has upgraded the Koleos SUV range for South Africa. The updated model will receive better performance, and new specifications under the standard guise. Renault’s base Koleos 2.5 Dynamique 4×2 will offer cruise control, an upgraded sound system incorporating Bluetooth, integrated TOM TOM Navigation and hands-free keycard as standard features. The two...