SEGMENT ANALYSIS

  With a staggering 61.4 percent of cast ballots from writers and readers; the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Roadster was named The Truth About Cars’ (TTAC) 2016 Best Automobile Today; a US based website covering automobiles, automotive products and the auto industry. The Mazda MX-5 was not the only Mazda to ...

Like the GL before it, the new GLS is also setting standards in the world of the SUV as it confirms its position as the “S-Class among SUVs”. The only full-fledged seven-seater in the European premium SUV segment boasts ample space and combines luxury with impressive levels of comfort, agile ...

  The all-new Ford Focus RS has won Car of the Year at the prestigious 2016 Vehicle Dynamics International (VDI) Awards. The Ford Performance team that developed the widely-acclaimed high-performance hatchback also has won Dynamics Team of the Year at the VDI Awards. A jury of 23 independent automotive journalists ...

        Toyota’s iconic coupe, the 86, has been transformed into a dramatic 2-door “Shooting Brake” concept. In a similar fashion to the Transformers movie, the “Shooting Brake” evolved from a sports car into a classic coupe characterised by an elongated roof contour line. The prototype, which adds ...

  Chevrolet said it is introducing the industry’s first predictive technology, enabling vehicles to warn its drivers about a potential maintenance need before it occurs. The technology is similar in concept to that on the Boeing 787, which can send in-flight messages to ground crews alerting them of parts needing ...

    Mercedes Benz is upgrading its Smart model to enable the cute car compete favourably at the entry-level market. And as the revolution enters the next round, the smart fortwo has undergone improvements in virtually all areas and is markedly more comfortable. The hallmark smart rear engine concept is ...

Opel Astra continues to shine despite tough conditions witnessed in April, General Motors South Africa (GMSA), which recorded total sales of 3 183 units and an overall market share of 7.9 percent, has said. April sales results released by NAAMSA show an overall total market of 40 390 for the month, ...

The Commercial Vehicle Division of Stallion Motors Nigeria has received the Overall Business Performance Award – West Africa Region for 2015 at the Ashok Leyland conference recently held in Hyderabad, India from 18 – 20 April, 2016. With this award, Stallion Commercial Vehicle Division has enlisted Nigeria among Ashok Leyland ...

French transport operator STCAR (Société de Transport Côte d’Azur Riviera) has taken delivery of 21 Setra double-decker coaches. The TopClass S 431 DT models are to cover the 27-kilometre route between Nice and the Sophia Antipolis technology park near Antibes. During peak periods, the cutting-edge three-axle coaches will depart every ten minutes, ...

To celebrate the sale of over 520,000 Range Rover Evoques, Land Rover has introduced enhanced technology, increased customer choice and a distinctive Limited Edition. Available in Coupe, Five-door and Convertible bodystyles, the Evoque is built at Jaguar Land Rover’s Halewood plant in the UK, where a new vehicle is built ...