Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 3.8L Auto “Mountain Edition”

Chrysler South Africa has extended the best selling Jeep range by adding one special addition, namely, the Jeep Wrangler Mountain.  This derivative adds to the comprehensive range of Jeep product already available in South Africa.

Chrysler has now relaised that there is an untapped market for a more ‘accesorized’ wrangler.

The Jeep Wrangler Mountain Edition will be available in Mango Tango and Rescue Green exterior paint colours.

Pricing for this model is:  R339 900.

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Range Rover turns 40

Range Rover recently turned 40 years old, so we thought we would let Range Rover tell you how the Range Rover came about from its early beginnings to the luxury vehicle that it is today. See the adventures the Range Rover has completed and also a list of famous people who drive one.

“Land Rover has a unique history of product innovation. But the Range Rover probably remains the most historically significant vehicle we have ever launched. It is one of the most important vehicles in the history of motoring.”

Phil Popham, Land Rover Managing Director.

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Mazda Vehicles that changed the Industry

When Mazda’s very first passenger car, the diminutive R360, rolled off the assembly line in 1960, the timing was perfect with the economies of Japan and Germany re-awakening like sleeping giants. Mazda’s passenger car business would remain small for a couple more years, however, while it continued to make light commercial vehicles needed for the building-boom. This was not a disadvantage, as it gave Mazda the time it needed to design well thought-out cars that offered more than people expected. Several of these vehicles even changed the motor industry.

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ridden: Aprilia Mana 850

When one glances at the 850 Mana you would be forgiven to think that this is an 850 twin, race derived Aprilia, capable of throwing you onto the tar should you make the smallest of errors, however beneath the gorgeous and somewhat intimidating design is a bike that is exceptionally easy to ride and is no more ferocious than your neighbors’ Labrador. However don’t be mistaken, this is not a fong Kong 125cc delivery scooter. In fact the 850 Mana incorporates unique engineering that enhances the riding experience.

The 850 Mana does not feature a conventional clutch, instead it features an automatic 7 speed CVT transmission with variable settings that can be adjusted on the fly. Above your right thumb is a mode button that allows you to change the gearbox settings from Rain, Touring or Sport. These different settings dramatically change the bikes personality and power delivery.

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Renault Clio 1.6 Automatic

Press Release:

• Comprehensive standard features include integrated TomTom navigation
• Frugal 1,6-litre powerplant offers superior economy and performance
• Uncompromising Euro NCAP 5 Star safety via both active and passive systems
• Value-added pricing includes:
  • three-year/60 000 km service plan
  • five-year/150 000 km warranty

When Renault South Africa launched the latest-generation Clio compact hatchback in August last year, the company indicated that the consolidated range would be augmented by additional models in due time.

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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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BMW Z4 M E85

The M division at BMW is renowned for making focused, high performance, sports cars that posse’s agility as well as everyday practicality. They have fine tuned almost every car in the BMW range, from 4 door saloons to 2 door convertibles. M cars are bred from the proving grounds of high octane motorsport and are often understated and subtle. M cars are designed for the enthusiastic driver and the performance orientated amongst us but BMW does not let this detract from the other criteria we look to find in the cars we purchase. Read more

Renault Megane Sport F1 edition 2007

The Renault Megane was a controversial car when it first came out due to its looks. Not from the front or side but from the back, with an almost vertical window and a boot that bulges out. However over time this shape has grown on me and I rather like it now. Read more

2010 Honda VFR1200

Honda  just unveiled its all-new 2010 VFR1200F sport touring bike.

Drawing from a longstanding legacy of innovation within Honda’s V-4 lineup, the 2010 VFR1200F embodies the new generation of V-4 technology and unsurpassed rider benefits, setting the stage for Honda’s next 50 years. Honda’s V-4 heritage and VFR tradition is fully realized in the VFR1200F. It has been re-created in astonishingly innovative form through the fusion of advanced technology imported from the MotoGP world and other cutting-edge environments. Net result: a futuristic sport motorcycle created for the sheer joy of riding, custom tailored for experienced hands who ride hard, ride long, ride far and ride often.
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Birel Max 125 Kart

Karting, for those of you who don’t know, doesn’t just mean a trip to Strydom Park and a fifteen minute bumper bashing session with your lawnmower powered trolley. Although this is fun, the truth is that the difference between recreational karting and professional karting is the same as being the ref for a rugby game or the loose head prop getting your head caved in. In fact, professional Karting is one of the most intense forms of motorsport, with extremely close racing, high power to weight ratios and high levels of skill a prerequisite. Teams arrive in large trucks with thousands of engineers and pretty pit ladies pouring out the back. So if you want to be competitive I hope your pockets are deep and your waist line is small. However if you are a large chap there are many classes to look at that might suit you, but everyone who races in nationals feeds on celery sticks and Ephedrine. Read more

BMW M5 (E60)

There are many family oriented cars on our roads today which have sporting pretensions, the word ‘sport’ has been used by manufacturers so often that almost any vehicle with a set of 17 inch rims and an oversized exhaust pipe is now bestowed with this name. Read more