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Cheers Citi and viva Volkswagen Vivo

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] For 25 years the iconic Citi Golf ruled the entry-level new car roost in this country and as recently as September last year you could still buy a new one for just R83 900. But the Citi is history and has just been substituted with a nip-and-tucked version of last year's Polo, now called the Polo Vivo.

Fun in the sun Lexus convertible

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Somehow, I would not have thought that anything as staid as a Lexus could to be fun to drive. After all, it built its reputation and its cars on quality, class, elegance and reliability and targeted them at the sensible grey-top market, not at drivers who regard cars as more than just ways if getting from point A to B. 9 Mar 2010 13:53

BMW's bold and brave Gran Turismo

[Henrie Geyser: Motoring Editor] Imagine a smaller, sexier version of the BMW 7 Series saloon with the slinky lines of a coupe but with a tail-end that looks like a cross between a hatchback and an SUV and you have a brand-new blue propeller creation branded the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo, or just GT for short. 2 Mar 2010 13:44

New Citroen C3 is a real charmer

[Henrie Geyser: Motoring Editor] With its cuddly teddy bear looks and model names such as Attraction and Seduction the new Citroen C3 is still very much a lipstick-and-mascara magnet although the marketing berets of the French chevron badge reckon its latest reincarnation has more than enough appeal to also attract some serious male attention. 26 Feb 2010 14:04

Suzuki adds wasabi to SX4 sushi

[Henrie Geyser: Motoring Editor] Suzuki has pumped up the performance of its two popular SX4 hatchbacks, reduced their high-octane intake, prettied them up considerably and as if that wasn't enough, they then created a brand new “intelligent” all-wheel drive model to take over the flagship duties for the range. 18 Feb 2010 13:34

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Volvo's being Naughty

Volvo has launched its global Naughty campaign with the launch of the Volvo S60 at the Geneva Motor show this week. To encourage the naughty factor in fast ‘n furious driving of the new car, a Naughty Volvo website will form the platform for various marketing activities and it even has a ‘naughtymeter' - a fun device that lets you choose a level of naughtiness for the car. 4 Mar 2010 11:22

Mercedes slams green tax as “unfair”

[Henrie Geyser: Motoring Editor] The new emissions tax, which kicks in from 1 September, is going to push up the costs of Mercedes-Benz models “quite substantially” Dr Hansgeorge Niefer, president and CEO of Mercedes-Benz SA, has told a media business briefing. 3 Mar 2010 13:58

New car market picking up speed

[Henrie Geyser: Motoring Editor] The South African new car market continued to pick up speed in February when 26 009 new cars were sold, representing an improvement of 5606 units, or 27.5% compared to the same month last year. 3 Mar 2010 13:47

South African Joule of the show

[Henrie Geyser: Motoring Editor] South Africans visiting the Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland next month can look forward to seeing their very own all-electric car - Joule - proudly showcased at one of Europe's most important automotive industry events. 23 Feb 2010 15:47

World record attempt from Ford SA

On Saturday, 27 February 2010, at Phakisa Freeway racetrack in Welkom, Ford Southern Africa will attempt to break the world record for the largest Ford parade. To do so, the participants will need to complete a 3.2km route with a continuous column of vehicles at no less than two car lengths apart during the parade. The Guinness World of Records will certify the record attempt. 23 Feb 2010 06:21

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