Category: Auto

Mercedes-Benz sales hit 2.3m in 2017, to launch over a dozen new models in 2018
January 11, 2018 No Responses

Mercedes-Benz sales hit 2.3m in 2017, to launch over a dozen new models in 2018

Mercedes-Benz  in 2017 achieved its most successful year of all time.The foremost auto firm recorded  a grand total of 2,289,344 vehicles worldwide, a 9.9 percent increase compared to the previous year.  The all-time best yearly unit sales were driven by...
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BMW sets two Guinness world records
January 10, 2018 No Responses

BMW sets two Guinness world records

On December 11, 2017, BMW driving instructor Johan Schwartz drifted an all-new BMW M5 sedan 232.5 miles around a skid pad at the BMW Performance Center in Greer, SC, setting a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the Greatest distance...
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Kia to unveil 16 electrified vehicles by 2025
January 10, 2018 No Responses

Kia to unveil 16 electrified vehicles by 2025

Kia on Tuesday said it will continue to expand its range of environmentally-friendly cars in the coming years, and plans to offer a total of 16 electrified vehicles by 2025, including a fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV) in 2020. “By 2025,...
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Renault, Nissan, Mitsubishi seek robo-taxi deals with tech companies
January 6, 2018 No Responses

Renault, Nissan, Mitsubishi seek robo-taxi deals with tech companies

Renault, Nissan Motor and Mitsubishi Motors are lining up partners for their push into shared driverless robo-taxis.  The alliance plans to unveil names in coming months, said Ogi Redzic, a senior vice president overseeing about 1,000 employees developing con...
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New Mercedes-Benz G-Class to debut this month
January 4, 2018 No Responses

New Mercedes-Benz G-Class to debut this month

Mercedes will host world premiere of G-Class W464 this in January 2018 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.   Also, the company will begin to accept orders for the next generation and will have it at dealers...
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Kia declares 226,842 sales in December
January 3, 2018 No Responses

Kia declares 226,842 sales in December

Kia Motors Corporation announced its December 2017 global sales figures for passenger cars, recreational vehicles (RVs) and commercial vehicles, recording a total of 226,842 units sold.   In December, sales in Korea slid 6.2% compared with the same month last...
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Court rejects VW’s bid to suspend emissions audit
December 31, 2017 No Responses

Court rejects VW’s bid to suspend emissions audit

Germany’s highest court has rejected a bid by Volkswagen AG to suspend the work of a special auditor appointed to investigate management’s actions in the “Dieselgate” emissions scandal.  A three-judge panel did not give an opinion on the merits of...
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Toyota Hilux maintains position as market leader in 2017
December 23, 2017 No Responses

Toyota Hilux maintains position as market leader in 2017

For almost 50 years, the Toyota Hilux has been a South African icon. Not only because it is a bakkie with a proven record, but because it has an almost indestructible reputation for being a die-hard vehicle. Give it a...
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Jeep Wrangler explains 2018 mission, top model to cost $60,000
December 22, 2017 No Responses

Jeep Wrangler explains 2018 mission, top model to cost $60,000

The 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL starts at just $26,995. That base price is for the two-door Sport model, with the most expensive model of the bunch being the four-door Rubicon Unlimited, which asks $40,495 starting.   Jeep has opened up its...
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2018 Hyundai Tucson demonstrates more Features
December 20, 2017 No Responses

2018 Hyundai Tucson demonstrates more Features

With a number of improvements, Hyundai Tucson is now ready for the new model year. While the engine lineup remains unchanged, additional equipment is added across the range.  Hyundai says the 2018 Tucson is already arriving at dealers and will...
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Nissan South Africa, AIDC attain international recognition
December 19, 2017 No Responses

Nissan South Africa, AIDC attain international recognition

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Toyota, Panasonic consider joint development of electric vehicle batteries
December 16, 2017 No Responses

Toyota, Panasonic consider joint development of electric vehicle batteries

Toyota Motor and Panasonic said they were considering jointly developing batteries for electric vehicles (EVs), a partnership that could help Panasonic extend its market lead in automotive lithium-ion batteries. The announcement builds on an existing agreement...
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Land Rover to unveil new Defender in 2018, targets 100,000 units worldwide
December 15, 2017 No Responses

Land Rover to unveil new Defender in 2018, targets 100,000 units worldwide

A new Land Rover Defender  is to debut at the British brand’s 70th anniversary party in late 2018, and sales of the much-anticipated Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV)  would finally begin in 2019, according to Autocar .    Land Rover will...
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Kia Stinger debuts 2018 in Nigeria
December 13, 2017 No Responses

Kia Stinger debuts 2018 in Nigeria

Kia stinger is to debuts 2018 in Nigeria. Kia Stinger according to a statement represents a number of firsts for Kia Motors.     To ensure smooth and stable driving performance, Kia has paid special attention to fine-tuning the suspension of...
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