AUBURN HILLS, Michigan - The most recent event at which the most recognisable vehicle on the planet was offered with a V8 engine was in 1981... the Jeep CJ with a five-litre V8 engine that delivered 93kW/300Nm.Since then, Jeep says, enthusiasts have been asking for a V8 production Wrangler. Will the new Jeep Wrangler Rubicon… Continue reading Tough, tougher, toughest! Jeep maxes 2020 Wrangler
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Swedish automaker Volvo, as part of a global staff shuffle, has appointed South African Charmagne Mavudzi as Volvo Car SA's customer experience director.She joined the company in 2018 as head of marketing and communications after studying at the Gordon Business Institute but began her career as a tech entrepreneur before moving… Continue reading Charmagne Mavudzi takes key role at Volvo Car SA
ATLANTA, Georgia - For those who desire - and are wealthy enough! - the best in AMG performance. Few competitors, their builders say, can match the exclusivity, rarity, and track-optimised performance of the AMG Black Series. Mercedes says one can think of the Black Series as AMG's most extrovert, most track-focused, most exclusive, limited-production models.… Continue reading ‘Merican muscle from Mercedes Black – new GT on way
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Fuel savings, extending the life of your fleet, intensifying your advanced road craft training - each a technique suggested by MasterDrive to reduce fleet costs.And then there's fleet telematics...''Telematics are not just there to keep an eye on your drivers,'' says MasterDrive's Eugene Herbert. ''They can, for instance, report bad driving… Continue reading Dynamic-duo: Telematics and training mean fleet savings
PRETORIA, South Africa - With the launch of the Ford Figo Freestyle and EcoSport Ambiente a/t so far during 2020 Ford continues to respond to the undeniable change in buying patterns that has seen volumes of sport utility vehicles and small crossovers grow.Demand for such vehicles, given with their passenger-oriented body style - has been… Continue reading Mini SUVs going big in family choices for new wheels
SEOUL, South Korea - Kia Motors has revealed the interior of its upcoming Carnival with images showing the latest Korean specification.It's Kia's fourth-generation flagship minivan - 22 years old! - that's sold worldwide (including South Africa) - as the Kia Sedona... a model said to provide a spacious, comfortable, and futuristic environment for young families… Continue reading Kia’s new Carnival coming to town – bigger and better
MIDRAND, Gauteng - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has appointed Ismaeel Hassen as CEO for South Africa as current CEO Pierre Martin Bos heads for a new post in Morocco. The Corner congratulates you both... Bos told The Corner before heading north: "The Covid pandemic has placed many challenges on the global automotive industry - but… Continue reading New boss appointed for Fiat Chrysler SA network
TOKYO, Japan - It might be three decades since the debut of the Lexus LS in 1989 but the luxury brand says it is still on a mission to set standards for top-end automobiles ad indeed here is its latest flagship. It looks like it has done it again with the introduction of the 2020… Continue reading On its way! The next version of Toyota’s Lexus flagship
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Leisure Wheels magazine has joined the migration from time-honoured, full-colour, print to digital screens and so sided with many of its ilk in the charge to cut costs, save cash.One has, however, to wonder what it and other shiny magazines, full of great images of cars and caravans, of boats and… Continue reading Leisure Wheels joins stampede from waiting rooms
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Another cold front has hit the south-western coast of South Africa and is expected to affect the whole country with gales, heavy rain, and poor driving visibility. At least on small truck has been blown off its wheels and more might be toppled on exposed roads and mountain passes, according to… Continue reading Out in the storm? Refresh with these foul-weather driving tips
