Land Rover South Africa together Land Rover worldwide are celebrating 25 years of Discovery, and in doing so have put together an awesome ‘crowd sourced’ video of Discovery owners and drivers through the generations, from the hot and sweaty jungles of the Camel Trophy winning series 1 Dicovery’s to the icy, snow covered roads of […]
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has unveiled an all-new Triton bakkie in Thailand yesterday. The all-new Triton gets its first full redesign in nine years and is produced at Mitsubishi’s Laem Chabang Plant in Thailand. The all-new Triton went on sale in Thailand today and as with its predecessor, after the Thai launch Mitsubishi plans to roll […]
The go anywhere, over anything choice the world over for farmers, miners and over landers and of course whilst never breaking down, Land Cruiser 70 has received a spec upgrade for 2015. An uncompromising workhorse, this iconic range, especially in new V8 Diesel guise, delivers legendary strength combined with muscled-up looks, stacks of grunt and […]
European colleagues Autocar have confirmed in an exclusive interview with Volvo CEO HÃ¥kan Samuelsson that a compact SUV (possibly called the Volvo XC40) is on the cards. “A small SUV is very high on our wish list,†Volvo president and CEO HÃ¥kan Samuelsson confirmed to Autocar. “There is a clear trend towards downsizing and we […]
With the accolade of the most affordable full-size SUV on sale in the country, GWMs assault on the entry level segments continues with the introduction of the H6 City SUV. “The H6 City is the ultimate expression of our commitment to offering unbeatable value,†says Brand Manager Hannes Oosthuizen. “It is a completely modern, spacious […]
A very rugged and manly new Ford Everest was unveiled today in Beijing, China, thankfully ushering in a seven-seat Ford SUV you’ll actually be proud to own. Dave Schoch, president, Ford Asia Pacific reckons, “The new Ford Everest is an exceptionally versatile vehicle, equally prepared for the everyday commute as it is for the most […]
AUDI RS Q3 Audi’s ambitions to plug every hole in the market, even when on the surface when it appears a hole has not yet opened, continues unabated as the German manufacture released more details recently of the up-and-coming Audi RS Q3. The Audi RS Q3 follows in the footsteps of its genuinely rapid […]
Lexus CT200h vs BMW i3 While South Africa (unfortunately) can’t practice competitive advertising, we can enjoy the steady stream of advertising from the US market where this form of competition bashing is common place. In the ad we see a group of guys heading out on a road-trip for the friends Dad’chelor Party with […]
Fiat is charging forward with its 500 based expansion with the new Fiat 500X (a bigger XL in the pipeline perhaps?) As the name suggests this is Fiat delving into burgeoning the mid-size cross-over segment and according to the press release, “…is a casual, fun vehicle you can “wear” every day, an original piece of […]
Volvo Ocean Race XC60 In celebration of the Volvo Ocean Race XC60, the Swedish manufacturer has released a special edition of their mid-size SUV, predictably dubbed the Volvo Ocean Race XC60. Launched this week at the Miami Auto Show this seaworthy Swede is based on the well-known XC60 and receives a few cosmetic updates in […]
Months of speculation ended today after Volvo Cars unveiled its all-new Volvo XC90, delivering on its promise to introduce a visually striking, premium quality seven-seat SUV with world leading safety features, new powertrain technologies, an unrivalled combination of power and fuel efficiency and a superlative interior finish. Three years in the making and part of […]
How to determine if new car specials are really worth it for you In South Africa, there is a huge database, which covers the sales of thousands of reputable and reliable vehicles. When you’re looking to buy a car, it can be difficult to decide on which one is best for you, especially with all […]
Get New Cars From Carshop New cars specials can be a huge help in getting the asking price you need on your motor vehicle purchase. It’s an opportunity for dealers to give back to their clients, and for savvy buyers to get the best in a competitive market. As with any other purchase though, getting […]
New cars versus used cars: Which should you buy? If you’re in the market for another car, whether you want to trade in the one you have or you need a second vehicle, you’re going to want to get prices for both used cars and new cars. You may be surprised at what you learn […]
The 2014 Dakar Rally celebrates its 35 running year and it is held in South America for the 6th time. The route starts in Rosario, Argentina and finishes in Valparaiso, Chile on January 18. Peru is no longer part of the route and has been replaced by Bolivia. In total the race consists of 13 […]
How Men Look at Cars – What The Model You Choose Can Say About You Mena and cars have gone hand-in-hand since the first vehicles were put on the road – but why? Here’s the short answer. There are so many examples of how men can express themselves. Everything from a hairstyle to a brand […]
A few car tips Before you purchase a car – new or used – there are a few questions that you should be asking yourself. How much are you prepared to spend on it monthly? What kind of track record does the manufacturer have? And, what do you need the car for? At Carshop, we […]