Lexus IS-F Coming to SA

The launch of the exhilarating Lexus IS-F opens a new chapter in the South African Lexus story. The luxury brand has carved a successful path for itself in SA since re-launching the brand in 2006 and continues to expand the model line-up to appeal to new markets at every turn.

SA’s most satisfying car to own (according to J.D. Power and Associates), the Lexus IS250, came to SA in 2006 and quickly became known as the car that offered options as standard. The well-specced IS250 S and IS250 SE were joined by a mid grade EX model grade late last year, and now the high-performance flagship IS-F whets the appetite of performance car enthusiasts.

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Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade

 

Mention the word Honda to anyone today and they will immediately know exactly what you are talking about. Today Honda is recognized as one of the biggest car manufacturers in the world and the biggest motorcycle manufacturer in the world. However Honda came from humble beginnings and is truly an inspirational story to anyone.

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Alfa Romeo Giulietta: Coming to SA 3rd Q

This is truly a red-letter day – the shroud of secrecy surrounding Alfa Romeo’s most highly anticipated new C-segment hatch has finally been lifted. It’s name? The Alfa Romeo Giulietta, possibly one of the most evocative names in motoring history.  The all new Alfa Romeo Giulietta will be presented to the world at the forthcoming Geneva Car Show early next year. Sales of the new model will start in Europe in spring gradually be extended to all the major markets. Its South African debut is planned for the third quarter of 2010 (around October). Read more

Peugeot SR1 Concept Car

Through the Peugeot SR1, the Marque reveals the stylistic design trends for its future models. The concept car embodies the new world of Peugeot, reflected by the new Lion badge which adorns its body.

 Dynamic, balanced, sensual, with an exclusive high-tech interior, this “dream car” explores and reinterprets the theme of the “Grand Touring Car”. The use of HYbrid4 technology allows the Peugeot SR1 to offer an engineering specification in keeping with its styling: 230 kW (313 bhp) with emissions of only 119 g/km of CO₂ (0 in electric mode), 4 wheel drive and steering…. for an ideal blend of excitement and efficiency. Read more

Major design award for the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

The new SLS AMG is to receive an internationally renowned design award, the “iF product design award 2010″. The iF product design award was first presented in 1953, and ranks among the most important design awards of all. The 24-member jury chose 778 entries from around 2500 candidates in 16 categories.

“This sought-after award for the new SLS AMG is a great honour for us. It also reflects the extremely positive feedback on the design of the SLS that we have been receiving since the September world premiere at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt/Main,” says Prof. Gorden Wagener, Head of Design at Mercedes-Benz. Read more

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