SEGMENT ANALYSIS

  We all want and love freedom, or at least the idea of it. But what exactly is freedom? In short, it’s whatever we want it to be – enjoying life without inhibitions. It’s the ability to go anywhere you like, whenever you want. That’s the true luxury of freedom ...

It was celebration galore Wednesday at the Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) as the plant’s two millionth vehicle – a white 2016 Sorento SXL – rolled off the assembly line in West Point, Georgia. Representing an investment of more than $1.1 billion, KMMG began mass production on November 16, ...

Kia Motors has once again reinforced its reputation for the highest design standards, picking up two prizes at the 2016 ‘Red Dot Awards’ for Product Design, one of the most prestigious international product design competitions. The new Kia Sportage compact SUV and Optima sedan – the carmaker’s two latest models ...

  Akin to the middle line-up in a cricket team, the new 2.4 litre GD6 powered Toyota Hilux derivatives deliver a strong punch and complete the task at hand effortlessly, reaching the end goal with seeming ease and transporting the team to the winner’s circle . Market Performance Making its ...

Twenty years and 1.5 million kilometres later, a 1996 Isuzu KB is still running smoothly. The trustworthy Isuzu with its slogan “Isuzu Delivers” lives up to this promise every single day according to Oudtshoorn resident, Gerhard du Toit. Du Toit is so confident in his Isuzu bakkie that he uses ...

The box car craze of the early ‘aughts has finally come to an end. Scion recently killed off its segment-defining xB, and Nissan’s Cube went away because, well, nobody bought one. Still waving the square flag, however, is Kia with its Soul.The Soul has always been a top seller for ...

The Porsche Centre Lagos has announced that Porsche is extending its compact SUV range with a new variant of the Macan. The new entry-level model of the Macan, which is available for order now at starting price of NGN 17,461,600 with the first units expected as early as July 2016, ...

 Mercedes-Benz Vans is celebrating an important milestone with its success van, the Sprinter. Since its market launch in 1995, the division has delivered three million units of its “world vehicle” to customers. The large van is driven in over 130 countries. The year 2015 was the most successful year for ...

Polo Vivo, South Africa’s top selling passenger car in 2015, is extending its appeal to commercial customers with the introduction of half-ton Xpress. The Volkswagen Polo Vivo range (sedan included) sold 31 384 units in 2015. Polo Vivo and Polo have consistently been the top two selling passenger models in South ...

Mazda Motor Corporation said it will unveil the all-new Mazda CX-4 crossover SUV at the Beijing Motor Show, also known as 2016 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition. The automaker’s stand at the show, according to a statement obtained by AUTO REPORT AFRICA, will feature twelve vehicles, including new-generation models such as ...