All-new BMW X2 to arrive from first quarter 2024
It’s bigger and better than before and should be a hit with those who want a smaller, nimbler, and cheaper X6. Now only six months from local introduction, the line-up will consist of the BMW X2 M35i xDrive performance model (with all-wheel drive), the BMW X2 sDrive18i mild hybrid, and the BMW X2 sDrive18d diesel variant. Exterior design With a pronounced sloping...
Car industry must look beyond EVs to achieve green motoring
Electric vehicles and biofuels are not enough to make cars, trucks and motorcycles green, says Goodyear South Africa. The switch from internal combustion engines (ICE) to electric vehicles (EVs) gets the focus when achieving sustainability in transportation is discussed. The use of biofuels and hydrogen as viable alternatives to fossil fuels like petrol and diesel is another issue that frequently...
Mitsubishi Triton wins Japan’s Good Design Award
The all-new Triton one-ton bakkie has won the Good Design Award 2023 organised by the Japan Institute of Design Promotion. The Triton was selected for “embodying the core Mitsubishi Motors design philosophy while expressing its individual design concept,” a statement says. “The new pickup offers a safe and comfortable ride with peace of mind in a variety of weather and road...
PlayStation reveals the portable ‘Portal’ device, but what is it?
Sony PlayStation 5 owners can now enjoy their gaming on the go. Well, kind of. Rumours had been circulating for months that Sony was working on a portable PlayStation device. Now, the company has finally lifted the lid on what they’ve been working on: the PlayStation Portal. Companion device From the outset, Sony has made it clear that the PlayStation Portal is...
MAXUS ready to slash transport costs
Shanghai Automotive Industrial Corporation (SAIC)*, one of the world’s top five electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, has appointed a South African dealer and distributor to market and sell its commercial EVs. The newly formed mobility business, named MAXUS Electric Vehicles, will focus exclusively on the EV market. MAXUS Electric Vehicles will offer urban logistics fleets access to EVs that help them...
Oppo Reno 10 Pro Plus – Snap review
Oppo beefs up its photo-centric powerhouse to deliver a stellar Android experience. Oppo is a company whose mobile offerings are becoming increasingly noteworthy in a market that is somewhat stagnant. The Chinese manufacturer has won over many with the Reno range of devices. The big brother of the bunch, the Reno 10 Pro+, is putting its hand up as a...
Ford to expand Ranger family with plug-in hybrid
The first-ever Ranger Plug-in Hybrid will offer more torque than any other Ranger, and its sizeable battery will power multiple tools and appliances with ease. From 2025, Ford will offer customers in Australia a plug-in hybrid version of the Ranger 4x4 pick-up. Because of the similarities of the two markets, it means South Africa could also see the introduction of...
Apple iPhone 15: Everything you need to know
Apple unveils the next instalment of the iPhone, with some notable changes this time around. Tech giant Apple has unveiled the next iteration in the long-running iPhone range, the iPhone 15, which includes 4 models: the iPhone 15 base model, Plus, Pro and Max editions. iPhone 15 & iPhone 15 Plus Announced in the company’s press release, the base model iPhone 15...
Brand-new Lexus RX enters SA
The Lexus RX has entered its fifth generation with a brand-new design, new powertrains, greater performance, refined luxury, impressive safety and a plug-in hybrid model. Lexus says it has optimised the the RX’s fundamentals such as the centre of gravity, mass, rigidity, and powertrain “to create a more natural dialogue between car and driver”. This is a cornerstone of the...
Mercedes-Benz EQS and EQE SUVs arrive in SA
Mercedes-Benz South Africa has introduced the all-new EQS and EQE SUVs to the local market. The two electric SUVs offer a compelling combination of performance, range, and luxury – at a substantial price. The EQS SUV is the flagship model in the Mercedes-EQ range of fully electric SUVs. With a huge 108 kWh* battery, it offers a range of up...
