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Leaked: BMW 2 Series Coupe?

Images of (what appears to be) the BMW 2 Series Coupe have been posted on a fan forum; considering the polarising styling of the Concept 4 and 2 Series Gran Coupe, the G42 should appease the Bimmer faithful.

Fuel prices to plummet further

As the month draws to a close and South Africa moves towards a partial easing of the national lockdown as a response to the Covid-19 pandemic, news comes that fuel prices for May are set to plummet further.

Jaguar XE facelift is finally here:
How much it costs in our market

The Jaguar XE was given a facelift in early 2019, but we''ve had to wait to see it here. However, Jaguar South Africa has quietly uploaded the configurator and spec details of its updated business-class sedan range.

Toyota Supra RZ acquires full
BMW power; all 285 kW of it

With the announcement of its Supra RZ edition (for the Japanese market), Toyota has finally delivered an answer of sorts about the discrepancy in power between the Supra and BMWs with the same engine.

Renault Clio

From R2 899 p/m

Model: Authentique 66kW Turbo.
Deposit: 0%. Term: 72 months.
Excludes R1 197 initiation fee
and monthly service fee of R69.
Interest rate: 4.98% (linked).
Balloon payment: 35%.

Haval H2

From R269 900

Trade-in assistance available
on all vehicle makes.
Model: H2 6MT 2WD CITY.
5-year/60 000 km service plan.
5-year/100 000 km warranty.
5 years'' roadside assistance.

Peugeot payment holiday

... for up to 6 months

    Full deal assistance amount offered is
an initial lump sum payment to pay for
your initial monthly instalments to your
finance institution, for up to 6 months.  
 Peugeot dealers are working remotely,
and available to discuss these offers.

Renault Kwid

From R1 999 p/m

1 year''s FREE insurance.
Term: 72 months.
Interest rate: 7.87% (linked).
Balloon payment: 35%.
Excludes R1 208 initiation fee
& monthly service fee of R69.

OPINION: Can the automobile
save the (isolated) video star?

Opinionista Calvin Fisher reckons the return of drive-in theatres would be just the, um, ticket to reinvigorate a Covid-19-afflicted movie industry. Do you agree?

Posaidon turns up wick on AMG A45 to 386 kW... and 324 kph!

A German turning firm has ramped up the peak outputs of the world''s most potent 2.0-litre 4-cylinder engine (in production) and created an incredibly rapid super hatch.

Mildly-updated 5 Series pops up
on the ''net - but is it too staid?

It''s handsome, but considering the recent spate of controversial designs released by BMW, the updated 5 Series is hardly a head-turner. It looks more like a grown-up
3 Series than a shrunken 7 Series!

First edition of the SentiMETAL
digital magazine available now

Now available for download, SentiMETAL Edition 1 includes material from local and international writers and photographers. For R49, you get nearly 90 pages of editorial content focusing on classic machines.

Mercedes-AMG is readying a variety of new models for SA

Mercedes-AMG has already introduced an AMG version of its A-Class in SA this year, but there is more to come from ''Benz. In fact, the brand''s Affalterbach-based performance division plans to introduce several more AMGs to the market in 2020.

Vehicle warranty / servicing extensions due to Covid-19

The car industry has ground to a halt due to the Covid-19 pandemic and as a result, servicing and warranty claims have gone unfulfilled. However, we bring you a comprehensive brand-by-brand guide to servicing and warranty extensions.

We compare GTI TCR with GTI

Volkswagen will offer 300 Golf GTI TCRs in SA. The news has lit up our social media channels with various opinions, but there appears to be some confusion regarding what the differences are between the standard Golf GTI and the GTI TCR. Let's then set the record straight, shall we?

Spied: Hyundai bakkie in profile

Even though this spy image does not show the road-ready example of Hyundai''s upcoming, US-built double cab, the side profile of the body reveals cues carried over from the Santa Cruz concept as well as the Korean manufacturer''s new "parametric dynamics" in the bakkie''s sheet metal...

Renault Clio

From R2 899 p/m

Model: Authentique 66kW Turbo.
Deposit: 0%. Term: 72 months.
Interest rate: 4.98% (linked).
Balloon payment: 35%.
Excludes R1 197 initiation fee
and monthly service fee of R69.

Haval H2

From R269 900

Trade-in assistance available
on all vehicle makes.
Model: H2 6MT 2WD CITY.
5-year/60 000 km service plan.
5-year/100 000 km warranty.
5 years'' roadside assistance.

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

From R5 566 p/m

   Model: 2.0 GLS CVT AWD.
Deposit: 0%. Term: 72 months.
Interest rate: 5.41% (linked).
Balloon payment: 35%.
Excludes R1 208 initiation fee
and monthly service fee of R69.

Renault Kwid

From R1 999 p/m

1 year''s FREE insurance.
Deposit: 4%. Term: 72 months.
Interest rate: 7.87% (linked).
Balloon payment: 35%.
Excludes R1 208 initiation fee
& monthly service fee of R69.

Jaguar F-Type: Specs & Price

Jaguar's F-Type sportscar has received a makeover and it looks better than ever! Here''s pricing and specs for the newcomer.

Elantra N: What we know

Hyundai recently revealed its Elantra sedan and a hotter Elantra N is reportedly on the way. Is this what it will look like?

Lockdown ''launch'': Lamborghini reveals its Huracan Evo Spyder

A new rear-wheel-drive Lamborghini Huracan Evo Spyder has been revealed and it looks phenomenal, as most Lambos do!

SentiMETAL launches Legends of Group N print series

Recalling the glory days of SA motorsport, these colourful prints will feature some of the country''s most-loved retro racers.

Isuzu MU-X refreshed for 2020

With the exit of the Chev Trailblazer back in 2017, the Isuzu MU-X has filled the gap in the Adventure SUV lineup. For 2020, it has had a refresh. Here are the details of the changes.

VW shows Nivus compact SUV

Volkswagen''s SUV offensive continues, with the reveal of the Nivus compact crossover. It''s aimed at the South American market, with a European-spec model coming a bit later.

Major updates for the Kia Rio

Kia has given its B-segment Rio hatchback a significant update which includes refined exterior styling, enhanced safety features, as well as new powertrain choices.

Top 10 cars owners recommend

Which cars come most highly recommended by South African owners? Our Ownership Satisfaction Survey, conducted in partnership with Lightstone, reveals the top 10.

Renault Clio

From R2 899 p/m

Model: Authentique 66kW Turbo.
Deposit: 0%. Term: 72 months.
Interest rate: 4.98% (linked).
Balloon payment: 35%.
Excludes R1 197 initiation fee
and monthly service fee of R69.

Renault Kwid

From R1 999 p/m

1 year''s FREE insurance.
Deposit: 4%. Term: 72 months.
Interest rate: 7.87% (linked).
Balloon payment: 35%.
Excludes R1 208 initiation fee
& monthly service fee of R69.

V8-engined Defender in works

Land Rover is developing a V8 version of its new Defender; the prototype is believed to be powered by JLR's supercharged 5.0-litre V8, but the production version could utilise a 4.4-litre V8 turbopetrol from BMW.

Official: BMW 5 Series facelift

As expected, BMW has applied a rather subtle update to its 5 Series executive sedan. Over and above a host of improvements, all 4- and 6-cylinder derivatives now feature 48V mild-hybrid technology.

New-look E-Class coupe, ragtop

We''ve already seen the 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan, which was revealed back in March. Now its time to meet the updated coupe and cabriolet variants.

Aston building ''Goldfinger'' DB5

The latest model in Aston Martin's rich history to get the "continuation" treatment is none other than the famous "Goldfinger" DB5, complete with 007 gadgets