Motoring News 23.8.2019 04:29 pm

Fiat CEO pulls the plug on second generation 124

Despite reviving the 124 Spider moniker four years ago as the spiritual successor to the 1960s Sport Spider and indeed the Barchetta that ended production in 2005, Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has confirmed that a second generation model won’t materialise anytime soon.

According to Britain’s Autocar, FCA Chief Marketing Officer and Fiat CEO, Olivier François, stated that the 124 and its Abarth sibling, both based on the current Mazda MX-5 but fitted with Fiat’s 1.4-litre turbocharged engine, have “no legitimacy” and are not considered important for the marque’s future plans.

Motoring News Suzuki XL6 debuts in India as plusher Ertiga

Having been tested and pictured in pre-production guise undergoing testing in India for a while now, Suzuki officially unveiled its new XL6 this past Thursday (22 August) evening.

Road tests Hyundai Tucson Sport is an oil-burner with attitude

On my way back from Gerotek after testing this week, I spent way too much time thinking of terrible reality TV shows in trying to come up with a clever way to explain new car launches to you.

Motoring News Volkswagen Amarok goes Canyon trekking

Volkswagen capped off its new model unveilings at the Kyalami Festival of Motoring this past Wednesday by officially revealing the Amarok Canyon set to go on sale next month.

Motorsport Pepper’s spiced up for 2020

South Africa’s top women’s racer Tasmin Pepper has earned her seat in next year’s W Series women’s world championship.

Motoring News Citroën returning to South Africa

Peugeot, Opel/Vauxhall and DS parent company PSA has announced that its fifth marque, Citroën, will be returning to South Africa in October after departing the country three years ago.

Motoring News Sound enhanced Volkswagen Polo Vivo joins ‘go-anywhere’ Dune Concept at F.o.M

Swapping positions with its bigger Polo sibling for the best-selling new passenger vehicle come the monthly NAAMSA sales figures, Volkswagen unveiled two unique versions of the locally produced Polo Vivo at the Kyalami Festival of Motoring on Wednesday (21 August).

Motoring News Controversial BAIC B40 Plus unveiled ahead of 2020 market launch

Having opened its new R11-billion production facility outside Port Elizabeth last year, Chinese automaker Beijing Automotive Industrial Corporation (BAIC) unveiled the rather controversial B40 Plus on the first day of the Kyalami Festival of Motoring this past Wednesday (21 August).

Motoring News Powered-up Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR debuts at Festival of Motoring

After much speculation, Volkswagen surprised many when it took the covers off of the Golf GTI TCR at the Kyalami Festival of Motoring on Wednesday (21 August).

Motoring News Ford Ranger FX4 makes comeback Down Under

Having previewed the mildly updated Ranger in Australia last week, Ford has now brought back the FX4 moniker, albeit for a limited time only.

Motoring News Audi RS6 bows with a 441 kW mild-hybrid V8 punch

The initiator of the fast estate when it unveiled the iconic RS2 Avant in 1994, Audi has expanded on its range of hot wagons by unveiling the all-new RS6 Avant.

Motoring News Facelift Haval H2 comes clean at Festival of Motoring

With its footprint in South Africa continuing to grow, the luxury division of Chinese automaker Great Wall Motors (GWM), Haval sprung a surprise by unveiling the facelift H2 at the Kyalami Festival of Motoring this past Wednesday (21 August).

Motoring News Ford Tourneo Custom gets the Limited touch

With the facelift Ford Tourneo Custom having made its debut in November last year, the Ford has now introduced a new flagship model called the Limited.

Motorsport Weekend V8 action coming to Kyalami

This weekend’s Festival of Motoring at Kyalami will host what is probably the largest grid of V8 Supercars to ever race in South Africa at the same time.

Motoring News New BMW 7 Series officially priced

BMW is sharpening the profile of its flagship models in the luxury segment and the new edition of the 7 Series makes a clear statement of intent with its confident presence, sophisticated elegance and strikingly innovative control/operation, driver assistance and connectivity technology.