Why The Hell Is Lexus Testing LFAs At The Nurburgring?

The Lexus LFA has been out of production for nearly six years, ending production in December of 2012, but the supercar is still highly praised by those who ever had the opportunity to drive them.  Toyota has, however, all but ruled out a successor to the LFA happening any time … Read more

Ferrari Purosangue SUV Confirmed, and 14 Other New Cars

Purr-oh-song-way, that’s how you pronounce the name of Ferrari’s new SUV, the Ferrari Purosangue.  That’s the name that was confirmed at a recent investor meeting, where the Italian supercar manufacturer also outlined its future product plans for the next generation, revealing that there will be in total, 15 new Ferraris … Read more

Mercedes-AMG A35 4MATIC Unveiled To Take On Golf R

Just a few short years ago, the Mercedes-AMG A45 presented a new entry point into the AMG range – but prices have skyrocketed since then, and there’s always been a gap in the A-Class line-up – the A250 was targeted at the Golf GTI, and the A45 aimed at the … Read more

RUMOUR: No More 169kW Golf GTI for South Africa?

The rumour mill’s been a churning, and this time it seems that the rumours might have some truth to them.  According to various sources, including several dealer sources, Volkswagen South Africa is no longer bringing in the 169kW Golf GTI for sale in South Africa.  Now I understand how this … Read more

Updated Mazda MX-5 Gets More Power, Revs Higher

Mazda has today unveiled the updated MX-5 sports car ahead of the 2019 model year, with the biggest update being something Mazda MX-5 fans have been begging for – more power!  The updates apply to both the soft-top roadster and hard-top convertible RF models.   Mercedes Plotting More Luxurious V-Class … Read more

Porsche SA takes over Lamborghini SA distribution

For some time now, Lamborghini has been imported into and distributed throughout South Africa by the Imperial Group under the Imperial Collection moniker.  Imperial Collection were also responsible for the distribution of Lotus and Bentley – with the rights to the latter being acquired a year or so ago by … Read more

Porsche 911 GT3 RS (991.2) Debuts in Geneva

If there’s been one overriding theme to this year’s Geneva International Motor Show, it’s that we wait for one particular type of vehicle to come along, and we end up with two or more of that type of car.  We’ve seen it already with the super-saloon pairing of the Mercedes-AMG … Read more

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