Archive for September, 2009

LAND ROVER FREELANDER 2 TD4 E… Stop. Start. Intelligently!

Land Rover has launched the world’s first production sports utility vehicle (SUV) with fuel-saving, emissions-lowering intelligent stop-start technology in South Africa.
The Land Rover Freelander 2 TD4_e, launched in SA this week, combines the British manufacturer’s proven 2,2-litre TD4 turbodiesel engine and slick-shifting six-speed manual gearbox with elements of the company’s aptly named e_Terrain technologies, of [...]

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NEW RENAULT MÉGANE COUPÉ

•    Dynamic styling highlights sporting heritage, elegance and exclusivity
•    Advanced design and construction for maximum robustness and quality
•    Impressive interior space with seating for three adults at the rear
•    High-tech features: Bluetooth connectivity, integrated Carminat TomTom navigation and custom-developed 3D Sound by Arkamys
•    Exemplary driving involvement from sports chassis and latest petrol engines
•    Strong safety [...]

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HYUNDAI TAKES NUMBER ONE IN UK

.    Hyundai outsells Ford to top retail sales charts in August
.    Record market share; sales up 323%
.    i10 overtakes Corsa to become third best seller in UK

Official car sales figures released today are set to send shockwaves
through the industry. Hyundai sold more cars to retail customers in
August than any other brand, overtaking Ford and Vauxhall.
The [...]

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LANDMARKS AT WESBANK SUPER SERIES MEETING

A slice of motorsport history, a world record and a dollop or two of drama all combined to provide for an entertaining round seven of the WesBank Super Series at the Phakisa Raceway on Saturday.

History was made when Transkei-born driver Tschops Sipuka became the first black South African to win a national series singleseater race [...]

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