DieselDrive Magazine

Audi South Africa welcomes the latest addition to its local range with the all-new Q3, launched last week. The new compact SUV forms the entry model to the brand’s SUV range and makes in-roads overall with an impressive new design. Pegged as a “premium compact SUV” the Q3 enters, as Audi South Africa claims, a [...]

Toyota South Africa has unveiled an updated version of its most economical hybrid, the Prius. Featuring updated styling and a host of new features, the Prius now represents better value for money. A new 1.8 Exclusive model is now the only Prius model available. Improved efficiency is now available thanks to the proven Hybrid Synergy [...]

Nissan South Africa has announced the imminent introduction of its luxury Infiniti brand to the South African market, after months of quiet speculation. Initially available through two outlets in Gauteng – in Hatfield, Pretoria and Melrose, Johannesburg – the new brand will bring a wealth of new products with it. Further dealerships in Kwa-Zulu Natal [...]

Hot on the heels of his year’s spectacular Geneva Motor Show, General Motors has taken the coveted European Car of the Year title with its Chevrolet Volt/Opel Ampera models. Developed alongside each other, the duo of extended range electric vehicles beat the Ford Focus and the Volkswagen Up in the race for glory.   Featuring [...]

Apart from a handful of BT-50 bakkies, South Africa has not yet been privy to any diesel-powered Mazdas. This sad state of affairs will hopefully change when the brand new CX-5 is launched, a compact crossover SUV with Mazda’s new range of SKYACTIV technologies. SKYACTIV technologies are to Mazda vehicles what BlueMotion and BlueEFFICIENCY are [...]

It’s hard to believe that the Golf GTI celebrated its 35th birthday last year. Starting its life as a sporty version of the small and popular Golf, the GTI was an instant hit that went on to become the most successful compact sports car in the history of motoring. To this day, the Golf GTI [...]

Building on the fire-breathing heritage of the previous RS4, Audi this week announced the third-generation model in Avant form, which has always been one of the most practical body styles in the Audi range. The new model combines the potent performance expected of an Audi RS model with this practicality to create a car with [...]

Mazda Motor Corporation will unveil the new TAKERI concept, a next-generation mid-sized sedan that features the latest interpretation of Mazda’s “KODO – Soul of Motion” design theme, at this year’s Geneva International Motor Show.   With references to the Mazda SHINARI’s vision, the TAKERI’s design brings a new level of strength and allure to the [...]

Combining elements of SUV and MPV, the Journey is undoubtedly a versatile vehicle. Completely overhauled for the New Year, the car benefits not only from a brand new engine, but also from a completely redesigned and retuned suspension. The interior has also been significantly enhanced, while minor changes to the exterior brings it right up [...]

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 [...]