DieselDrive Magazine

It seems as if BMW’s M Division is on a roll. Following hot on the heels of the local introduction of the M5 sedan comes the international unveiling of the all new M6, which will be available in both Coupe and Convertible guise. As with the standard range of 6 Series Coupes and Convertible, the [...]

While we were already privy to the fact that the new Chevrolet Trailblazer is coming to South Africa, General Motors South Africa announced this week that the large SUV will in fact be making its local debut before the end of 2012.   As the accompanying photographs show, the Trailblazer is a large SUV that [...]

Kia Motors South Africa has this week launched the new Sedona VQ 7-seater MPV, in the process replacing the existing 2.9 Diesel model. The new model features an all-new 2.2-litre diesel engine that develops 143kW of power at 3 800 r/min and 436 Nm of torque, which is available between 1 800 and 2 500 [...]

Widely regarded the world over as the father of the super saloon, BMW’s M5 has always been synonymous with power, performance and luxury. After allowing the South African public a sneak peek of the all-new M5 at last year’s Joburg Motor Show, BMW South Africa has finally unleashed its new performance flagship to the local [...]

When the Toyota Tazz reached the end of its lifespan, Toyota was in the unenviable position of not having a similarly trusted, loved and affordable replacement at hand. While the Yaris has certainly carved a niche for itself since its introduction, it’s not developed the same fanatical following as the Tazz had. Thankfully, when the [...]

Land Rover South Africa has launched a new, special edition of the Range Rover Sport to the local market. Labelled the Autobiography, the new model introduces significant specification upgrades and fantastic new technology into an SUV which has found much favour with the nouveau riche South African motorists.   The Autobiography is distinguishable from other [...]

With the A5-range now close to the middle of its lifecycle, it’s no surprise that Audi this week introduced a refreshed range with new engine options and advanced technology in the mix. Add to that a fresh new face (and rear), and the A5 is ready for the next round.   Aesthetic changes to the [...]

Ford Motor Company of South Africa this week introduced the local motoring media to the “new” Kuga crossover SUV, which was introduced to the local market towards the end of 2011. In the process, the company has expanded their product portfolio to now also compete in the ever-popular SUV segment of the market, offering fans [...]

With London gearing up to host the 2012 Olympic Games in just about two months’ time, MINI has given its Cooper and Cooper S hatchback models a little extra flair and a touch of limited availability in the form of the special edition Bayswater and Baker Street.   Available locally only in Cooper guise, the [...]

Hyundai’s H1 range has been a runaway success since its introduction to the South African market in 2009. The versatile and well-priced H1 Bus found favour among families and tour operators alike, while the spacious and great-to-drive H1 Panel Van made light work of just about any kind of cargo. This week, with the introduction [...]