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Merc’s V300d is a van with a plan

Motoring News 22.10.2020 08:40 am

Merc’s V300d is a van with a plan

Flagship model has plenty of vooma and creature comforts.

When you think of a big black van, a few images spring to mind. FBI agents manning surveillance equipment in a parking lot or thugs fitting balaclavas on their way to making a withdrawal at the bank tend to feature high up on the list on what we think goes down behind the tinted windows in the back.

All-new Opel Corsa still coming this year followed by refreshed Crossland in 2021

Motoring News All-new Opel Corsa still coming this year followed by refreshed Crossland in 2021

Unveiling of the new Mokka still being planned with 2022 appearing most likely.

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“Wake-up call” for Formula One

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Honda’s decision to pull out leaves F1 bosses with a lot to ponder.

Coachbuilt Renault Duster pick-up becomes a reality but only in Romania

Motoring News Coachbuilt Renault Duster pick-up becomes a reality but only in Romania

A joint development approved by Dacia, the Duster pick-up is classified as a workhorse and comes with a six-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel-drive.

South Africa bound Nissan Magnite debuts in production form

Motoring News South Africa bound Nissan Magnite debuts in production form

Out of the two 1.0-litre engines offered, expect only the 74 kW turbo model to be made available next year

Hummer is back as GM reimagines it as a dedicated 746 kW pick-up

Motoring News Hummer is back as GM reimagines it as a dedicated 746 kW pick-up

Producing the same amount of power as a Bugatti Veyron, the Hummer EV will get from 0-96 km/h in three seconds in Watts to Freedom mode.

Next Toyota Land Cruiser Prado now coming in 2023 with hybrid petrol option

Motoring News Next Toyota Land Cruiser Prado now coming in 2023 with hybrid petrol option

Hybrid will replace the long serving normally aspirated 2.7-litre petrol and serve as alternative to the 2.8 GD-6.

Hyundai’s WRC inspired Polo GTI rivalling i20 N officially unleashed

Motoring News Hyundai’s WRC inspired Polo GTI rivalling i20 N officially unleashed

The familiar 1.6 T-GDI engine pumps out 150 kW but will propel the i20 N from 0-100 km/h in a claimed 6.7 seconds.

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BMW 840d: Unassuming, but this 8 is still great

Motoring News BMW 840d: Unassuming, but this 8 is still great

Don’t scoff at this ride because there is no M in its title.

Really now? Toyota Land Cruiser 300 will have a V8, debut in September 2021

Motoring News Really now? Toyota Land Cruiser 300 will have a V8, debut in September 2021

Bent-eight motivation will be retained but only in petrol form and reportedly from the carryover 4.7-litre engine.

PSA readying the pin on Citroën C1 and Peugeot 108 in Europe

Motoring News PSA readying the pin on Citroën C1 and Peugeot 108 in Europe

Small car segment in European has continued to shrink on the back of stricter emissions regulations limiting petrol engines.

Mahindra Pik-Up’s mine shift starts now

Motoring News Mahindra Pik-Up’s mine shift starts now

Mining Specification Pack does not change the standard S6’s spec sheet or drivetrain.

Promise delivered: Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid blasts silently into being

Motoring News Promise delivered: Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid blasts silently into being

4.0-litre twin-turbo V8’s twining with a 100 kW electric motor has resulted in an output of 515 kW and 315 km/h top speed.

Specially detailed BMW X5 and X6 M Competition confirmed for South Africa

Motoring News Specially detailed BMW X5 and X6 M Competition confirmed for South Africa

Only 250 First Edition models will be made with final unit allocation still to be confirmed.

Mahindra KUV 100 Nxt puts on working attire

Motoring News Mahindra KUV 100 Nxt puts on working attire

Spec is unchanged from the standard K2 trim level bar the inclusion of a fire extinguisher.

Powered-up GD-6 heart finally beats in Toyota Land Cruiser Prado

Motoring News Powered-up GD-6 heart finally beats in Toyota Land Cruiser Prado

Range still consists out of three trim levels with the 4.0-litre V6 petrol being retained.

SSC reclaims world’s fastest car crown with 508 km/h Tuatara

Motoring News SSC reclaims world’s fastest car crown with 508 km/h Tuatara

Second run saw the Tuatara hit a top speed of 532 km/h, itself a new production road car record.

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Long-term: Supa goodbye to our Volkswagen Polo GTI

Motoring News Long-term: Supa goodbye to our Volkswagen Polo GTI

Our long term Polo GTI meets its SupaPolo sibling in one last roadtrip.

Spied again: Facelift Nissan Navara leaked from front to rear

Motoring News Spied again: Facelift Nissan Navara leaked from front to rear

Despite the Frontier badging, the images are that of the actual Navara that will differ from the Frontier heading for North America.

BMW X8 shows its camouflaged self as more M rumours emerge

Motoring News BMW X8 shows its camouflaged self as more M rumours emerge

X8 M’s V8 hybrid drivetrain could produce 559 kW and 1 001 Nm of torque.

Free State readying itself as season ending Cross Country Series battleground

Motoring News Free State readying itself as season ending Cross Country Series battleground

Two events in one will crown the champions in the respective production and special vehicle categories.

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Pushing all the wrong buttons in Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

What She Said Pushing all the wrong buttons in Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

2H, 4L? Who cares? It can go anywhere.

Ford Mustang Mach 1’s terminal velocity lowered for Europe

Motoring News Ford Mustang Mach 1’s terminal velocity lowered for Europe

Likely to apply to South Africa as well as, the 5.0 Coyote V8 has been detuned to the same 338 kW as the discontinued Bullitt.

Renault Kwid becomes Dacia badged all-electric Spring in Europe

Motoring News Renault Kwid becomes Dacia badged all-electric Spring in Europe

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Gen Z goes car-hunting – from Rangers to M4s and Golfs

Motoring News Gen Z goes car-hunting – from Rangers to M4s and Golfs

Iconic Aussie Holden tuner applies unique touches to Volkswagen Amarok V6 TDI

Motoring News Iconic Aussie Holden tuner applies unique touches to Volkswagen Amarok V6 TDI

Audi celebrates quattro’s 40th with S1 inspired limited edition TT RS

Motoring News Audi celebrates quattro’s 40th with S1 inspired limited edition TT RS

Bentley Flying Spur loses weight and four-cylinders as V8 joins W12

Motoring News Bentley Flying Spur loses weight and four-cylinders as V8 joins W12

AA advices caution on the back of predicted November fuel price decrease

Motoring News AA advices caution on the back of predicted November fuel price decrease

Volkswagen rules out new Golf GTI Clubsport spawning an S version

Motoring News Volkswagen rules out new Golf GTI Clubsport spawning an S version

All-new Isuzu MU-X teased ahead of 28 October world debut

Motoring News All-new Isuzu MU-X teased ahead of 28 October world debut

Facelift Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross drives out of the shadows

Motoring News Facelift Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross drives out of the shadows

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Sheer class helps Discovery Landmark overcome sibling rivalry

Motoring News Sheer class helps Discovery Landmark overcome sibling rivalry

Titan inspired facelift Nissan Navara leaks

Motoring News Titan inspired facelift Nissan Navara leaks

Volkswagen Taos revealed as North America’s T-Cross

Motoring News Volkswagen Taos revealed as North America’s T-Cross

Midnight hour Nissan Qashqai emerges from the shadows

Motoring News Midnight hour Nissan Qashqai emerges from the shadows

R-lite? Volkswagen unleashes new Golf GTI Clubsport as TCR replacement

Motoring News R-lite? Volkswagen unleashes new Golf GTI Clubsport as TCR replacement

JAC T8 shows Chinese cars have come a long way

Motoring News JAC T8 shows Chinese cars have come a long way

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Does F1 races have too much practice time?

Motorsport Does F1 races have too much practice time?

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