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Motoring News 9.7.2020 07:11 am

Top-spec Mazda CX-3 not just a pretty face

Today, when most hatchbacks, crossover and SUVs look pretty much the same, Mazdas stand out as beautifully designed, almost sculptured, cars.

When evaluating test vehicles, this writer is expected to be impartial, not letting pre-conceived notions influence my findings.

Motoring News Lamborghini Sián loses its roof with dramatic effect

Roadster will dispatch the benchmark 0-100 km/h sprint in a mere 2.9 seconds and reach a top speed of “over 350 km/h”.

Motoring News All-wheel-drive Mazda3 Turbo officially detailed

Although considerably down on the 191 kW produced by the MPS’s smaller 2.3-litre turbo, the amount of torque is 54 Nm up.

Motoring News Toyota Corolla Cross(es)over the SUV divide

Compared to the conventional Corolla hatch, the Cross is 85 mm longer, 185 mm higher and 35 mm with the wheelbase remaining unchanged.

Motoring News America’s new Nissan Frontier spied, preview of facelift Navara?

Not expected to be carried over from the Frontier though is the 231kW/381Nm 3.8-litre V6 petrol engine.

Motoring News V6 petrol and diesel four-pot revealed as new Kia Grand Sedona’s powerunits

Sedona will have a choice of seven, nine or eleven seats.

Motoring News So it is happening: All-new BMW M3 spied with controversial kidney grille

Chances are that only the Competition will be offered in South Africa.

Motoring News New drivetrain and infotainment system finally make it into Ford Tourneo Custom

Ford has kept the 2.2 TDCi engine, but opted to pair the new six-speed self-shifter with the 2.0-litre EcoBlue oil-burner.

Motoring News Suzuki Jimny axed in the UK over emissions, could benefit local demand

It becomes an effective run-out model that won’t be renewed once dealer stock runs out.

Motoring News Hopes gone: Right-hand-drive Nissan Titan ruled-out

Right hooking model is now a definite no-no from Nissan themselves.

Motoring News Concept e-tron Sportback revealed as preview of all-new Audi Q4

Q4 will make its debut in production spec next year as both a conventional model and the Sportback.

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Motorsport Racing doesn’t die for Tasmin Pepper

“People do stuff they would not attempt at a real circuit, where crazy overtaking often proves violent, costly and a vexation to your team”.

Motoring News Facelift Kia Stinger spied again as engine conundrum looms

Spotted right-hand-drive prototype came equipped with the 3.3-litre engine, suggesting it would come with no changes up front.

Motoring News Lexus LS gently updated

Adding to the comfort focus further, Lexus has also developed a completely new Adaptive Variable Suspension system.

Motoring News Scorching BMW X5 and X6 M Competition priced

Both the X5 and X6 M Competition will get from 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds and hit the electronic speed buffers at 250 km/h.

Motoring News Toyota Prado getting Hilux’s updated GD-6 Down Under, could South Africa follow?

The power hike from 130kW/450Nm to 150kW/500Nm will be implemented from August.

Motoring News Still happening: Hyundai Tucson N arriving in 2022 with stronger heart

The 2.0-litre turbocharged will make way for the 2.5 T-GDI used in the Santa Fe and the Kia Sorento.

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Motoring News Forced induction kick has swift effect on Suzuki Swift Sport

In simple terms, the Sport is an absolute riot and a hoot to drive.

Motoring News Nissan set to take over from cancelled Ranger Raptor V8 with bent-eight Navara?

“As much the next petrol head, I’d love to see some of the other engine offerings that we’ve got, make it into a Navara”.

Motoring News Audi A9 E-tron poised to debut in 2024

It will take on the look of either a traditional three-box sedan or a fastback like the A5 and A7.

Motoring News Next Ford Ranger Raptor will have V6 petrol and diesel grunt

Four-wheel-drive system will be dropped in favour of an all-wheel-drive configuration similar to its soon-to-be-sibling, the Volkswagen Amarok.

Motoring News Mitsubishi puts Ranger Raptor rivalling Triton off again

While the possibility for a Raptor-esque Triton remains, nothing has yet been cast in stone.

Motoring News Turbocharged Mazda3’s outputs revealed

Unlike the MPS, the Turbo sends its amount of twist to all four wheels, but loses out on a manual gearbox.

Motorsport Volkswagen’s expansive commitment to local motorsport revealed

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Motoring News Taking the Citi on for less than R100k

Motorsport 2020 SACCS season could be on the brink of restarting

Motoring News Truck wrap: Twin-turbo V8 lined-up for next Toyota Tundra, supercharged Silverado mulled

Motoring News Forbidden fruit: Dodge debuts facelift Durango along with power-crazed Hellcat

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Motorsport Restart your engines…

Motoring News Kia Picanto readied for the commercial run

Motoring News Beginning of the end? Renault Koleos dropped from UK line-up

Motoring News South Africa bound facelift Honda WR-V premieres in India

Motoring News Mercedes-Benz G-Class heading to four-cylinders despite six-pot designation

Motoring News Audi inserts S charge into e-tron and e-tron Sportback

Motoring News Lexus IS 500 happening but don’t expect it to be an M3 alternative

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Motoring News Competition M-powered BMW X4 strikes the right notes

Motoring News New vehicle sales improve in June but still down on 2019

Motoring News Toyota RAV4 refaced as new Suzuki Across

Motoring News BMW previews new M3/M4 in first official teasers, engine outputs confirmed

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