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NEW X4 IS HERE

LARGER, YET MORE AGILE AND DYNAMIC The brand-new BMW X4 is now available locally, ready to write the next chapter in the success story of the first ever Sports Activity Coupé, with about 200,000 units sold globally since the introduction in 2014 of the first-generation X4. According to BMW the X4 has

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MACAN REVISED

SUCCESSFUL PORSCHE MODEL FURTHER ENHANCED The Porsche Macan has been a great success since its launch in 2014 and the compact SUV has now been significantly enhanced in terms of design, comfort, connectivity, and driving dynamics. The front-end of the Macan has been meticulously re-worked so that it now appears even wider,

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LUXURY C-HR

TOYOTA INTRODUCES FLAGSHIP GRADE The Toyota C-HR range, launched locally in February last year, has now been extended with a new range topping model that offers more in the way of style, comfort, convenience, and safety specification. The addition of the aptly-named Luxury grade model brings the derivative tally to four:

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HAVAL LAUNCHES H9

FLAGSHIP SUV FROM CHINESE AUTOMAKER Haval, SUV division of Chinese automaker GWM, has introduced its first four-wheel drive model on local shores. Joining its range of small two-wheel drive SUV derivatives (the 1.5-litre H1, H2, and H6) the large seven-seater flagship H9 is powered by a revised version of the two-litre

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NEW DERIVATIVES FROM TOYOTA, SAME DNA Following the release of the Dakar Limited Edition with its bold new “square” face the Hilux range from Toyota received further tweaks to its façade whilst the line-up has been reinforced with additional utility models. The standout feature of the refreshed range is the ‘new face’

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XC40 T3 IS HERE

MORE VARIETY FOR SMALL VOLVO SUV The Volvo XC40 is now available in T3 guise, bringing even more variety to the model line-up awarded the 2018 European Car of the Year title. The new 1.5-litre direct injection engine, the first three-cylinder powerplant in the 91-year history of the company, delivers a

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DSG FOR TRENDLINE

Volkswagen South Africa has recently introduced a new DSG equipped derivative to its Tiguan range, expanding the local line-up to eight models (not counting the Allspace variants). Previously, the Trendline derivative was only available with a six-speed manual gearbox, but now gains a six-speed DSG option. The new DSG model also

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New face of Q

Imposing Audi Q8 expected at year-end We have encountered camouflaged versions testing on Namibian and South African roads, seen various spy shots, and have been sent numerous teaser images, but last month the Q8 flagship SUV coupé from Audi has at last been officially introduced, to be released here at the end

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Affordable 3008

Peugeot adds 1,2-litre limited edition to range Peugeot has introduced a new Limited edition 1.2-litre Active 96 kW THP six-speed manual derivative to its award-winning 3008 SUV range locally. This model will be offered exclusively on the Peugeot 3008 1,2-litre Active and will display a “Limited Edition” badge. For R369,900, it is one of

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