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Driving impressions

Driving impressions

Cerato is a Cartier Korean
[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] The new Kia Cerato's marketing pitch is: "The power to surprise" but it does a lot more than just surprise. If I was driving the marketing campaign for this smart new Korean I would change the pitch to something like "The power to blow your socks off". 3 Jun 2013 08:39
Mini Paceman pushes design boundaries
[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] The latest addition to the Mini stable has Paceman blatantly tattooed on its derriere and its design is so spaced out it could easily be the love-child of the equally off-the-wall BMWX6 and Range Rover Evoque. 28 May 2013 07:54
Ford vans bring pain and pleasure
[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Volkswagen's Transporter and Hyundai's H1 which have been slugging it out for the top dog status in the local van market suddenly face a new challenge now that the once-popular Ford Transit has stepped into the ring proudly waving a string of international accolades. 27 May 2013 09:09
Cool Citroen with red-hot appeal
[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Citroen's cute little neck-twisting DS3 Cabrio, which caused as much of a stir at the Paris Motor Show last year as French supermodel Laetitia Casta strutting her haute couture stuff on the runways of the fashion capital, is now brazenly flaunting its sexy topless appeal in local dealer showrooms. 24 May 2013 06:00

Motoring news

Motoring news

Enhanced Top Gear Festival Durban Street Circuit layout ready for fans
Durban will join the international names of street racing on June 15-16 2013, as the enhanced Top Gear Festival Durban Street Circuit layout opens up the revs for fans. Sasha Martinengo and Gugu O' Zulu will present the enhanced 2.8 km Street Circuit show. 23 May 2013 09:49
Step carefully when buying a car
[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] The Consumer Protection Act (CPA), which came into effect in April 2008, has far-reaching implications for vehicle buyers, particularly those interested in acquiring a used vehicle, yet there is still a lot of ignorance around with buyers being taken for a ride because they don't know their own rights. 22 May 2013 09:26
Call to enter inaugural Mzanzi Trophy challenge
The first Mzanzi Trophy challenge will take place from 12 to 31 August 2013. Teams will travel from Cape Town, travelling through Namibia, Botswana, Zambia and Malawi and will finish at an undisclosed location in Mozambique. 16 May 2013 08:35
The Hamster to join Clarkson and May in Durban
Richard Hammond has just been confirmed to join his co-presenters at this year's Top Gear Festival, Durban, which will make Durban one of only four cities worldwide that will have all three presenters performing live together this year. 6 May 2013 11:33
Big jump in new vehicle sales
[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Local new vehicle sales showed a surprisingly high jump of 19,5% during April with 8,312 more units sold than during the same month last year. Exports also continued to register another strong performance reflecting an improvement of 29,7%. 6 May 2013 06:28
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Bizcommunity April 1 price freeze is no joke
[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Believe it or not, we've made the decision to freeze most of our rates for 2013! This is not an April Fool's prank but a strategic decision in line with our core objectives to assist businesses to grow and thrive via our portfolio of publishing platforms. 26 Mar 2013 10:37
New KTM 1190 Adventure range launched
At the end of 2012, KTM announced that they were stopping the production of the highly successful and cult-status KTM 990 Adventure after a decade of production. 19 Mar 2013 05:45
Bizcommunity.com
If you're content, we're content
[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] "Content" is currently on everybody's lips, with everyone from the existing media to brand owners and individuals being encouraged to become content providers. Bizcommunity has been ahead of the content curve for over a decade. 18 Mar 2013 09:03
New Harley-Davidson Street Bob Special Edition
The new Street Bob Special Edition is a rare beast: a pure bobber, pushed further. Inspired by Harley-Davidson's Factory Customisation programme, this strictly limited edition motorcycle is only available in international markets, including the European, Middle East and African regions. 13 Mar 2013 07:44
The new Harley-Davidson Breakout belongs to the street
The 2013 Harley-Davidson Breakout motorcycle is an urban prowler. With authentic swagger that is designed to turn heads in traffic, the Breakout is presented as a premium model in its segment with distinctive finishes and specific components not available on other Harley-Davidson bikes. 11 Mar 2013 12:16
Boxster crowned SA Car of the Year
[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] The Porsche Boxster has won the coveted title of South African Car of the Year by scoring 40 points more than it nearest contender, the Range Rover Evoque. 7 Mar 2013 12:52
Bill Davidson to visit Harley-Davidson 110th anniversary celebrations in SA
William J. "Bill" Davidson*, Vice President of the Harley-Davidson Museum, will visit South Africa for the first time to join the iconic brand's 110th Anniversary celebration at Africa Bike Week from 26 to 29 April 2013. 7 Mar 2013 11:21
New vehicle sales idling along
[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Local new vehicle sales lost some momentum in February with a gain of only 1.6% over February last year but exports rocketed 22.4% higher than the previous year. While local sales were only up 832 vehicles to 53,220, exports increased by 5,057 to 27,611. 4 Mar 2013 10:27
Fortune cookie says new car for R99,990
[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] A good few years ago Chinese carmaker Geely rattled the entry-level car market in this country by offering an entry level city car for only R9,999. Now they have done it again by adding a zero to that figure and by putting its small, rather well-specced sedan on dealer floors for just R99,990. 14 Feb 2013 05:38

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