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Ranger goes bi-turbo

The imminently expected extensively revamped Ford Ranger will besides its proven 3,2-litre diesel mill be offered with a refined and powerful Bi-turbo 2,0-litre diesel engine, and a class-leading 10-speed automatic transmission. This sophisticated four-cylinder EcoBlue diesel engine deliver up to a 9% fuel-efficiency improvement when combined with the new 10-speed transmission,

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Koleos is back

The Renault Koleos, originally launched here in 2008, went through an update in 2010 and a model change in 2014, but was dropped from the market early last year due to flagging sales. Now, the second-generation model, released overseas in 2016, is set for local introduction this month. The Koleos is

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M-badged X2

A top-of-the-line M-badged version has now joined the BMW X2 line-up. The launch of the X2 M35i sees the extrovert design of the compact Sports Activity Coupé link up with an extremely powerful four-cylinder petrol engine. The 2.0-litre M TwinPower Turbo unit delivers 225 kW of power and 450 Nm of torque, enough to

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Trackhawk power

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, injected with 522 kW of raw power courtesy of the supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine taken from the Dodge Hellcat, is now the most powerful and quickest production SUV on the planet ... and it is now available locally for a cool R2,2 million. With such potency, combined with 881 Nm

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New Triton

A revitalised version of the Mitsubishi Triton, or L200 as it is also known, with powerful new styling was launched late last year in Bangkok, Thailand, and is expected to reach South Africa within the next month or so. This upgraded model is the latest derivative in the 40-year history

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Dark Label

Over 30,000 Amarok pickups have been sold in South Africa since launch in 2010, and now Volkswagen has added a special edition model, the Dark Label, to the range. From the outside the Amarok Dark Label distinguishes itself from the rest with a locally-sourced MAXE matt black styling bar, ‘Amarok’

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Tourneo Custom Bus

Ford has introduced its comprehensively re-engineered and upgraded new Tourneo Custom locally. Distinguished by its bold new front-end design with five-bar chrome grille, the new Tourneo now provides higher levels of refinement and sophistication, including high-quality trim materials and improved comfort and noise levels, according to the automaker. The bold new

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