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A connected drive for older Audi vehicles – Free Audi connect plug and play OBD device

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Audi South Africa has introduced the national availability of its new Audi connect plug and play device. This innovative technology solution is freely available to all customers whose vehicles have a model year introduction from 2008 onwards and that doesn’t currently offer Audi’s latest connected integrated technology. The Audi connect plug and play app (available on iOS/Android) lets your smartphone use Bluetooth and the Audi connect plug and play hardware to connect to your vehicle, turning it into a connected car. “We understand that Audi customers are keeping their vehicles…

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Maserati MC20 Cielo

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I was lucky enough to see the Maserati MC20 super sports car in April 2022 when I was visiting Scotland, in a showroom in Hamilton, a rare find as it was the only MC20 in the UK at the time. An incredibly special experience from an incredibly special supercar. Now a few weeks later Maserati has launched the MC20 Cielo, the Spyder version of this one-of-a-kind true performance supercar. MC stands for Maserati Corsa (Racing) and the 20 refers to 2020 the year the brand’s new era began. Cielo meaning…

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Updated Toyota GR SUPRA with manual gearbox

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The Toyota Supra was first introduced to the market in 1978 and soon became known for its front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout powered by an in-line six-cylinder engine. The latest model sold fifty units in South Africa in 2021 and competed in various motorsports, confirming the supra is a model that can be enjoyed on both public roads and racing circuits. Now five major enhancements have been made to the Supra including the introduction of a manual gear box option for the 3.0 models to complement the high-output engine and supremely capable…

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Suzuki Vitara Brezza 1.5 GLX Auto (2021) Road Test and Review

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We had the new bold compact SUV from Suzuki on test and spent some time getting to know the fun little SUV which has lots of talent. The compact SUV market is suddenly booming in South Africa and everywhere you look you will see a Kia/ Hyundai or even a VW  SUV running around. This styling is on trend and the go to for new car buyers. I think it makes you feel like you can go anywhere even with its very limited ground clearance as it still gives you…

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Kia Sportage GT-Line (2021) Pricing and Spec

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Kia Sportage GT-Line Over the years both Globally and in South Africa, the Kia Motor company has built a brand which is represented in most countries in the world. The Sportage model is a global best seller and is also the top selling SUV range in Kia’s stable.  This flagship vehicle has almost three decades in the market and has now introduced the Sportage GT-Line positioned at the top of the Sportage range. This move will fill a gap before the fifth-generation model debuts next year in 2022. The fourth…

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Toyota Land Cruiser 300

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Probably considered the best in its class the Toyota Land Cruiser 300 has arrived on our shores. It’s been 14 years since the model has had a design change resulting in the all-new designed LC300 representing the new age of Land Cruisers. The 300 has certainly moved forward from the 200 in style terms with the front façade featuring a large and prominent radiator grille with sculptured rectangular headlamps on each side. While the unmistakable box-look remains the 300 has greater dynamic presence with a sense of agility. The immediately…

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Volkswagen Golf 8 GTi (2021)

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Across the globe the VW Golf GTi has become a Legend amongst car enthusiasts and has created a loyal fan base in most countries. South Africa is certainly one of the countries that feature at the top of this list due to the many local buyers who just love this machine. Not many Sports cars can compete with this four-seater icon which has earned huge respect from South African petrol heads who demand an exciting drivers experience from the car off their choice. Now just arrived on our shores the…

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New 3.0-litre in-line six-cylinder diesel and petrol engines with 221kW/700Nm and 294kW/550Nm respectively

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The Jaguar F-Pace came to South Africa in early 2016 and contributed significantly to unit sales of the Jaguar range, soon becoming the best- selling model in the line-up. By November 2016 the F-Pace had sold 304 units followed by the XE at 228 units, F-Type at 153 units and XF with 148 units. The XJ was losing ground at this stage only managing to sell 19 units. Now in August 2021 Jaguar have upgraded the F-PACE SUV to ensure the model continues to sell and be appealing to Jaguar…

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New Land Rover Discovery(2021)

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The versatile family SUV Land Rover Discovery arrives in South Africa with enhanced features to both exterior and interior along with cutting edge technologies. New LED headlights revised front bumpers, new Gloss Black panel with trademark Discovery script positioned between the taillights all add to the upgraded exterior design. The new R-Dynamic model brings a more assertive character with its own design elements including Gloss Black and shadow Atlas exterior accents on the outside and two-tone leather and contrast seat stitching on the inside. As an option the tailgate can open and close when the wave of a…

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All New Lexus NX(2022)

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Moving forward Lexus has announced to the world the first model in the next generation range the NX. Since 1989 Lexus has been committed to innovation, and diversifying needs in a new carbon-neutral society. The NX a “premium Urban Sports Gear” concept offering luxury crossover, agile driving performance and powerful design. Since introduction until April 2021 the NX has sold cumulative a total of approximately 1 million units in over 90 countries and regions making it a global player. The new NX features improved linear response thanks to the strengthening of the car’s fundamentals and new technology. The…

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