PRETORIA, South Africa - Another automotive gem from Jaguar has just landed in South Africa bearing a fine heritage: it's the new Jaguar F-Type and its maker believes it is more dramatic than ever while carrying ''the latest Jaguar design DNA in its purest form''. The proportions and lines are instantly recognisable as Jaguar, right… Continue reading Jaguar F-Type: Purity and style sweep into showrooms
SUPERCARMAKER McLaren has announced the 620R, what it describes as ''the first car in its class to offer true motorsport credentials in a fully road-legal package''. It's a limited-edition coupé – only 350 will be assembled as evolutions of the competition specification of the McLaren 570S GT4 to deliver a race-car experience on either track… Continue reading New McLaren 620R puts GT4 race car legally on the road
CAPE TOWN, South Africa - The latest Jaguar F-Type two-seat sport car, its maker says, ''looks more beautiful than ever and embodies Jaguar design in its purest form''. But you'll have to wait until 2020 for deliveries. Well, it would, wouldn't it? And has since it was launched as a two-door, soft-top, convertible or a… Continue reading 2020 F-Type: ‘Beauty in purity’ for latest Jaguar sport car
JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng - The Intercontinental GT Challenge will be in Africa for the first time this weekend (November 21-23) for the last meeting of its season. Audi Sport customer racing will be looking for its sixth title in the only worldwide GT3 racing series in South Africa. Two teams and six drivers will represent Audi… Continue reading Zebra racers ready for GT finale at Kyalami
DEARBORN, Michigan - Ford’s all-new, all-electric SUV will don the iconic pony badge and the name Mustang Mach-E when reservations for the vehicle open after it its November 17 launch here. The all-electric Mustang Mach-E was launched during an event in Los Angeles with actor Idris Elba as the frontman. Reservations for the battery Mustang… Continue reading Mustang Mach-E set to volt-bolt with battery in its bum
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - In time for Christmas 2019 Rob Green Motors is celebrating black… the black of glossy carbon-fibre that's part of a replacement engine induction system from Goliath. The new induction system has been designed for the latest VW Polo GTI to our Goliath range, a growing array of power-boosting, carbon-fibre, cold-air induction… Continue reading Pumping black power: RGB’s bolt-on beauties for VW
ROME, Italy - The Ferrari Roma has been revealed during a dedicated client event held here in Italy's iconic capital. The new mid-front engined 2+2 coupé is said to have refined proportions and timeless design ''combined with unparalleled performance and handling''. The automaker told The Corner in a media release: ''The Ferrari Roma is not… Continue reading First look for clients as Ferrari launches new Roma
MODENA, Italy - Maserati has taken another step towards a new chapter of its story with the unveiling of a special GranTurismo Zéda to mark the end of production of the Maserati GranTurismo. The new car, the automaker says, coincides with the brand’s recent announcement of more production innovation as renovation work goes ahead at… Continue reading GranTurismo Zéda: Tribute to Maseratis of the past
LONDON, England - Toyota Gazoo Racing has confirmed that it will start sales of GR Supra GT4*1, a race car for customer teams, in March 2020 in Europe, expanding to the US by August and to Japan and Asia in October. The cars will be based, Toyota says, on the GR Supra - Gazoo's first… Continue reading Toyota GR Supra GT4 ready for global racetracks
MODENA, Italy - Maserati, in line with the FCA’s €5-billion investment programme for Italy, has announced a plan to assemble vehicle electrification and autonomous driving technology, including battery vehicles. They will be produced at plants in Modena, Cassino, and Turin and Grugliasco). Every Maserat will be fully assembled in Italy and adopt hybrid and battery… Continue reading Electric Maserati: New Italian hub for next-gen models
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