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We are thrilled to announce that @casspernyovest will be opening the #CarsAwards - powered by @WesBank later tonight. And the song... Well, can you guess?
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She may have joked about having to present the Compact Family Car category of the 2018/19 #CarsAwards - powered by @WesBank , but @MinnieDlamini beautifully complemented @DJFreshSA and, of course, the winning @nissanza Qashqai...
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You're a success & want a car that isn’t only a reward, but shows achievement. What’s your pick? #CarsAwards @WesBank 📈
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Here's the new @VolkswagenSA Polo GTI at #IAA2017 . All details here:
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The 2018/19 #CarsAwards - powered by @WesBank ceremony kicked off with a discussion between @clairemawisa and our MC for the evening, @PearlModiadie . They looked so vivacious in their flowing black evening dresses however, the garments almost stole the show!
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The latest VW Polo GTI is cheaper than the model it replaces, and has more spec as standard, as well as larger, more powerful 2.0-litre engine. Price comes down from R387 500 to R375 900
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When E30 M3 was ruled out for South Africa, @BMW_SA produced the visceral 333i with a 3.2L straight 6 motor. Only about 200 were sold to the public & and 1 of them now belongs to Lenasia’s Arshaad Nana. Watch our SentiMETAL feature video about his machine:
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The @Jeep_SA Grand Cherokee Trackhawk will bring 523 kW and 881 Nm to SA in 2018!
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We're in Austin, Texas to drive the @MercedesAMG GT 4-door Coupe, where @RossCars is at the wheel of a GT 63 S 4Matic+ and en route to the Circuit of the Americas F1 track. Affalterbach's newcomer looks nothing short of brutish in a matte-black finish!
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Our @DaveTheCarGuy went to Germany to try out the facelifted @MercedesBenz_SA C63 AMG S. The looks have changed slightly, but the real changes are under the skin. Check it out:
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It was a big night for @Suzuki_ZA at the 2017/18 #CarsAwards , powered by @WesBank : the firm bagged a pair of category wins & defended its Brand of the Year title. @MrsSA_Official Nicole Capper was in attendance to share in the Japanese company's celebrations.
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The all-new, all-wheel drive @BMW_SA M5 may have upset the purists, but is the 441 kW 'bahnstormer better for it? We tested it to find out if it can it still deliver performances worthy of its iconic nameplate. Dabble in our words here:
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After entering the market back in March 2010, the Volkswagen Polo Vivo has tallied up almost 200 000 units, making it the best-selling passenger car in South Africa. It's time for a new one and it launches this week. Here are specs & pricing:
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We get up close & personal with @Volkswagen T-Roc compact family car/crossover at #IAA2017 More details & pics:
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The new @MercedesBenz_SA AMG G63 is launching in SA next week with a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine with 430 kW and 850 Nm. Click the link for details and pricing:
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This Premium Hatch offers quality, performance, the latest technology & exhibits success - No doubt it’s the @VolkswagenSA Golf 1.4 TSI #CarsAwards @WesBank
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Mercedes-Benz will be launching its new A-Class sedan in SA soon. Here's engine details and pricing:
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The @BMW_SA M3 CS is headed for SA later this year and only 20 are allocated to our market which means you better move fast to acquire one. We took the M3 CS for a whirl, here's everything you need to know about it!
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The @HondaSA Civic Type R has been launched in South Africa and we've driven this road-legal weapon:
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The new @MercedesBenz_SA A-Class, which is expected in South Africa in the 3rd quarter of 2018, was recently launched in Croatia and correspondent Andrew Frankel has driven what's undoubtedly a vitally important car for Merc.
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#BMW double-cab could be built if X-Class sales hit targets, writes @wayne_batty , who asks: "Is that a good thing?"
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Will new @VolkswagenSA Polo thrash its rivals when it arrives? We've driven it. Here's what you can look forward to:
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We expected the new @VolkswagenSA Polo to be well-built & refined on the road, but it now "has an athleticism to it.. if the previous Polo had a bit of a cult following, that could double for the new one", reports James Siddall. Read his launch review:
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Want to own a big American bakkie? Now is your chance. Shelby SA has confirmed it will be bringing some Ford F-150 units to Mzansi. Want one? Details:
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The new #BMW 7-Series has a super cool key fob with a digital display that also parks your car!
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Check out the highlights and winners from the #CarsAwards powered by @WesBank . What a night, what an event! A massive congratulations to all the winners!
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The new @BMW_SA M2 Competition sure looks tasty, doesn't it? Its biturbo, 6-cylinder, 3.0-litre engine cooks up a hearty 302 kW and 550 Nm of torque and will blast you to 100 kph in 4 seconds. Yummy! Coming to SA in September 2018.
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This is the new X4 with M Performance parts. When powered by the M40d motor, with power outputs of 240kW and 690Nm, the new X4 is good for a 0-100km/h time of 4.9 seconds.
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We spent Saturday with @MapsMaponyane and @CiroDeSiena zip-lining and driving the gorgeous GT R in Grabouw. Thanks @MercedesBenz_SA @CanopyTourSA . Video coming soon!
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RT if you think @VolkswagenSA should bring the Golf GTI TCR to SA! It develops no less than 213 kW and 370 Nm of torque from its turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol engine. 0-100 kph in 5.6 seconds! More here:
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Thanks to a friend of ours who is at Goodwood Festival of Speed today, we have images of the all-new Mercedes-AMG A45. Thoughts?
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The new @VolkswagenSA Touareg is here!
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The new @ToyotaSA Auris will be launched in SA next month. With eye-catching styling and sophisticated packaging, the Auris now has a distinctly different personality to its Corolla sibling, reports @MikeFourieZA . Here are some tasty pre-launch details:
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There are many exciting new products headed for SA in 2018. Here are 5 new hatchbacks to look forward to in the new year! Which one are you lusting after the most?
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There's an updated Mercedes-AMG C63 S here too. Slight changes with the 4.0 biturbo V8 engine outputs staying the same.
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2018 is shaping up to be a busy year for new car launches. Check out what's coming to South Africa next year:
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The @BMW_SA Z4 Roadster Concept at the #IAA2017 . RT if you like what you see!
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We got to grips with the R2-million @BMW_SA M5 Competition at the evocative @ascarinet circuit. The beefed-up super saloon offers only 19 kW more than the standard M5, but its handling ability has been transformed. This is what @Ash_Oldfield thought of it:
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Porsche Cayenne: Old vs New
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The @LandRoverZA Range Rover Velar is launching in SA next week and we will be driving it. Take a look at specs and pricing for this new suave SUV here -
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And the verdict is in on the all-new @ToyotaSA RAV4. We've just returned from Spain where we've been driving the 5th generation version.
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Would you be for or against this? Doesn't look bad actually 🤔 What do you say?
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The new @ToyotaSA RAV4 has arrived in SA with a bold presence and modern interior styling. Pricing starts at R416 400. Quite the looker don't you think?
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RT if you think @ToyotaSA should enter the hot hatch segment with a potent Corolla? Perhaps a Corolla GRMN? Check out this cool SEMA-tuned Corolla for some inspiration.
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Take a look at the new @BMW_SA X5 with M Performance Parts, do you like it? The new X5 will be arriving in SA at the end of November 2018. Get the details here:
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It's the car which many of you have been waiting for. It's confirmed for South Africa in Q2 of 2018. @VolkswagenSA Polo GTI driven:
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Meet the Haval Chitu! This good-looking SUV should be the perfect replacement for the older H1, don't you think?
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The modern upmarket Crossover needs to be a style icon on the wine farm while also practical enough for the school-run and weekend gravel road. Which car fits the bill? #CarsAwards @WesBank 🌈
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A new Vision Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury concept SUV will be fully revealed this week in Beijing. This all-electric luxury SUV concept will offer 550 kW with an electric range of 500 km. Do you like the look of this concept?
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Prestige & practicality, packaged with superior refinement. Which is your best Executive SUV? #CarsAwards @WesBank 🌇
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Tell us what you really think about this new @MercedesBenz_SA Maybach Vision Ultimate Luxury SUV Concept currently on show at the Beijing Motor Show! Hot or not? Should it go into production or is it better left as a concept? More details here -
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Our first taste of the @BMW_SA X2. Its a looker! We're driving the SDrive20i first.
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Is this the best way to buy a car in 2024? 🤔 @CiroDeSiena gives us his top-tip on how to save some money and still have one of the nicest cars on the road!
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A better look at the new @MercedesBenz_SA AMG GT 4-door coupe. Do you like it?
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The @ToyotaSA Hilux range has been updated in SA with a host of visual and equipment upgrades as well as new derivatives additions to the local lineup. Get all the details and pricing here:
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Meet the new @LandRoverZA Range Rover Velar, here before the end of 2017. Pricing & international first drive here:
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This is it. Official photos of the new @FordSouthAfrica Ranger Raptor. Powered by a 2.0-liter Bi-Turbo diesel engine and 10-speed transmission. Power and torque rated at 157 kW and 500 Nm respectively.
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Not even hours after the BMW 1 Series was revealed, M Performance Parts showed off its latest parts for the newcomer. Does this remind you of something?
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Is this what next @MercedesAMG A45 (with approx 300 kW) will look like? Check out our exclusive artist's impression:
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The new @BMW_SA 3 Series looks good, right? We review a specced-up 330i Sport Line to find out if BMW’s new business class sedan has returned to the pinnacle of its segment. Check it here:
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The @AstonMartinSA Vantage has been described as a predator (probably on the hunt for a Porsche 911, to name but one of its prey). Having driven the R2.8-million newcomer on home soil, @HannesCars believes it lives up to the hype... Here are 5 reasons why:
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