Motoring News 23.1.2020 03:08 pm

BMW design boss brands revived 6 Series as 911 rival “a nice idea”

6 Series would most likely have ride on the same platform as the Toyota Supra, the decision was eventually overturned.

BMW is reportedly toying with the idea of breathing new life into the dormant 6 Series moniker as a rival for the Porsche 911.

Motoring News Hyundai puts a price on new Aura

For now, sales of the Aura, like the Xcent, are limited to India.

Motoring News Suzuki Jimny facing new European emissions regulations axe

Current outputs of 154 g/km for the five-speed manual model and 170 g/km for the four-speed automatic will make it difficult for Suzuki to bring its emissions below or close to the set mark.

Motoring News Alfa Romeo’s 110th birthday bash could see revived GTA and production Tonale

GTA will slot-in above the current range-topping Giulia Quadrifoglio Verde (QV), and reportedly produce in the region of 620 horsepower or 463 kW.

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Motoring News A slower but safer shelf-shifting (Datsun) Go

The automatic Datsun Go will appeal to people who do not wish to put a lot of effort and skill into endeavours behind the steering wheel.

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Road tests Petrol-fuelled Hyundai Tucson Sport kicks hard

The extra 20 kW and 35 Nm offered by the software upgrade is real fun to have under the right foot.

Motoring News Mitsubishi barred from using Absolute moniker for planned Raptor-rivalling Triton

Failed submission comes as a result of the Absolute name belonging to Absolute Batteries based in the Queensland city of Toowoomba.

Motoring News Three-pedal Volkswagen Amarok V6 TDI added Down Under

Manual retains the 3.0-litre bent-six oil-burner that produces 165 kW or 180 kW on overboost, but with torque reduced from 550 Nm or 580 Nm on overboost to 500 Nm.

Motorsport Legends of motorsport’s past heading for Zwartkops Passion of Speed

To view will be a 1957 Maserati 250F, of which just 26 were built. The car, never before seen on these shores, is to be driven around Zwartkops at racing speeds,

Motoring News Leaked product slide reveals alleged outputs of hot Volkswagen Golf models

GTI will produce 180 kW while the TCR will keep hold of its name and receive a power bump from the Mk 7.5’s 213 kW to 221 kW.

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Motoring News Automatic gearbox uplifts Mahindra Pik-Up’s appeal

Love or hate the styling, no other bakkie in South Africa looks like it.

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Motoring News Real-deal Ford Ranger Raptor has the claws to grip

Accessories of choice centre around Raptor-ising the Ranger – and by this I mean you add a bunch of stickers and some body trim. But they are not Ford Raptors.

Motoring News Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban transformed into plusher GMC Yukon/Yukon XL

AT4 comes with a model specific front facia, a low range transfer case, unique 20-inch alloy wheels wrapped in Goodyear all-terrain tyres, front and rear skidplates, a four-corner Air Ride Adaptive Air Suspension system.