Small-series assembly for all-new hypercar F1 tech to go into hypercars' small-series production Job#1 already on high-tech assembly lines AFFALTERBACH, Germany - Only 275 units. That's the word from Mercedes' Affalterbach plant in Germany. Sections of the high-performance AMG ONE will be assembled there in total, and Job#1 of the exclusive hypercar has already started.… Continue reading Production of Mercedes-AMG ONE has started
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Toyota, Hino and Lexus have each scored platinum awards from the 2022 National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA) Dealer Satisfaction Index awards. The awards, now in their 27th year, measure dealers’ satisfaction with the various automotive brands across South Africa. Toyota SA says the company’s stellar performance showed the relationships it has… Continue reading Toyota bags Platinum across all 3 auto brands at Nada
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa -Recent statistics released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the USA, say in the last decade there was an alarming rise in the incident of aggressive driving and consequently fatal crashes. In less than a decade, fatal crashes linked to aggressive driving rose nearly 500%: in 2006 there were… Continue reading Cross and roads don’t mix! Chill on the highways
Start of production near for new Bent;ey flagship.Bentayga EWB expands leather, wood, metal and light.Digital craftsmanship deliver Bentley’s softest quilting68 LEDs create a unique cabin ambience MORE THAN JUST LEATHER: Upholstery in the upcoming Bentley Bentayga uses high-tech to achieve stunning patterns and shades. Image: Supplied CREWE, England - The team of skilled craftsfolk assembling producing… Continue reading Bentley Bentayga brings precision to elegant cabins
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - With the launch of Ctrack Crystal earlier this year fleet managers have been given an encompassing, customisable,, platform to run and manage a fleet and its operations - a cloud-based offering to combine existing functionality with many new features. Hein Jordt, chief executive officer of Ctrack Africa, told The Corner: “Our… Continue reading Ctrack Crystal – use The Cloud to run your fleet
Tiguan claims its first IIHS Top Safety Pick VW gets honours for fourth year in a row Tiguan joins Golf R and ID.4 for 2022 Pick HERNDEN, Virginia, USA - VW America has been named as a 2022 Top Safety Safety Pick+AS for its 2022 VW Tiguan by the US Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.… Continue reading 2022 VW Tiguan wins US Top Safety Pick
CAPE TOWN, South Africa - Chery South Africa reported its sales numbers to Naamsa, SA's automotive business council, for the first time in July 2022 only eight months after it introduced its first SUV – the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro – in the local market. Sales of 1262 Tiggo Pro units in November made it… Continue reading Chery now lists as a Top 10 brand in SA
CREWE, England - Bentley Mulliner, the oldest coachbuilder in the world, is synonymous with the handcraftsmanship of exclusive coachbuilt grand tourers at the pinnacle of the Bentley family. Following the instant success of the Bacalar project, Mulliner will debut another stunning new model – the Batur - at 2022's Monterey Car Week. So much more… Continue reading ‘Another stunner’ on the way from Bentley
CAPE TOWN, South Africa - New or used? Take care when planning to buy your first car as you enter the jobs rat-race, Perhaps you're a recent graduate taking the first steps into employment and hoping for financial independence? Whatever, becoming financially independent frees you to make choices to improve your quality of life -… Continue reading New versus pre-owned – what’s best for your budget?
CAPE TOWN, South Africa - Suzuki Auto is closing on 5000 sales for its South African arm and has broken record along the way. The Japanese compact-car specialist sold 47 vehicles in July to, it claims, become third in sales, behind Toyota and Volkswagen. It also reached a market share record of 14.87% of passenger… Continue reading Suzuki SA reports vehicle sales record
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