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Amarok

VW’s Next Amarok Bakkie Will be Built as Chinese Collaboration

A South American spec Amarok bakkie won’t call on the services of Ford but instead Chinese state-owned automaker SAIC. The updated model will be built from 2027 onwards and reportedly sit atop a monocoque chassis instead of the traditional ladder frame construction. Details here.
By Alex Shahini - 11 April 2025
Toyota Celica

The Modern Toyota Celica Could Look Like This

Rumours of a Celica return have been emanating for several years and a digital render provides insight as to how it would look if Toyota does choose to revive the nameplate in the configuration of a sporty coupe.

By Siyavuya Mbaduli - 27 July 2024
1 Series

Rumoured Electric 1 Series Aimed at Younger BMW Buyers

By 2027, BMW plans on offering a Neue Klasse-based electric 1 Series which will coexist alongside traditional ICE powertrains as a way of enticing younger eco-conscious buyers to the brand.
By Siyavuya Mbaduli - 23 June 2024
GWM Tank 300 HEV

Diesel-powered GWM Tank 300 for SA?

Impressing during our SUV Shootout, the one drawback to the petrol-powered GWM Tank 300 was its high fuel consumption which has prompted the question of whether an oil burner is on the cards for SA. Here is what we know so far.
By Marius Boonzaier - 21 June 2024

Toyota is Planning on Introducing a Fun, Compact MX-5 Rival

Toyota unveiled the SF-R concept as an MX-5 rival at the Tokyo Auto Salon in 2016 and despite being all those years ago, the firm is rumoured to go ahead with production. Details are scarce but it could include a front-mounted turbocharged three-cylinder motor powering the rear wheels. Would this be a winner here?

By Alex Shahini - 10 May 2024

Elon Musk Hints that Pending Tesla Roadster Could Fly

A sub-second 0 – 100 km/h promised by Elon Musk for the pending Tesla Roadster wasn’t even the largest bombshell dropped during a recent interview, the model may even have the ability to fly! Here are some features the South African-born entrepreneur has hinted at.
By Alex Shahini - 20 March 2024
MG

MG Rumoured for South African Return

Following an underwhelming stint of sales under Chinese-owned SAIC a decade ago, MG is rumoured for a South African comeback.
By Alex Shahini - 14 March 2024
GT-R

2025 Nissan GT-R Rumoured to be the Last

It may be one last run for the GT-R as reports out of Japan suggest 1 500 final edition production units for the iconic Nissan. Is it the right time to pull the plug?
By Alex Shahini - 12 March 2024

Nissan NP200 Rosslyn Production Set to be Replaced by New Model

Set to end its 16-year production run at Rosslyn in March, there is a replacement bakkie in the wings for the venerated NP200 but it isn’t a Nissan. Here is what we know about the rumoured model set to replace the half-tonner.
By Alex Shahini - 1 March 2024

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