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Honda lifts profit forecast, sees China overtaking U.S. as biggest market

HONDA Motor Co Ltd on Friday said it expected China would overtake the United States as its biggest market for cars in the coming years after higher sales in Asia prompted the automaker to raise its full-year profit outlook by 4 percent. (more…)

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February 2, 2018

Motoring

Mercedes-Benz Canada follows a record-breaking year with healthy January sales

TORONTO, Feb. 1, 2018 /CNW/ - Mercedes-Benz Canada and its national dealer network retailed a total of 3,586 vehicles in January. Supported in part by strong sales of the popular E-Class family of vehicles (+86.5%) and GLC Coupe and SUV (+42.5%) models, the January total nearly puts Mercedes-Benz Canada on pace with its record-breaking…

February 2, 2018

Motoring

VW investigates ‘diesel fume tests on monkeys’

Volkswagen has ordered an immediate inquiry into allegations German carmakers funded scientific tests in which monkeys and humans were exposed to diesel fumes. (more…)

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January 29, 2018

Motoring

The 2018 Honda Accord is worth its hype

THE redesigned 2018 Honda Accord has won a slew of awards, including the 2018 North American Car of the Year, the industry’s most impartial acknowledgment. (more…)

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January 29, 2018

Motoring

Mazda claims next-gen engine cleaner than EV

It might sound like science-fiction, but Mazda reckons its new third-generation SKYACTIV-3 combustion engines will emit less CO2 than comparable electric vehicles. (more…)

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January 29, 2018

Motoring

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line…Small volumes — big rewards

FEW will need reminding that the “new” Beetle, in both its iterations, pulls on the heartstrings of Volkswagen lovers. So much so in fact, that in my opinion, the emotive side has out-smarted the model’s hidden dynamic virtues. (more…)

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January 25, 2018

Motoring

Alfa-Romeo Stelvio Super 2.0T Q4 …It’s time to re-package those perceptions

THE South African car market is so heavily influenced by often-ill-founded perceptions that one has to feel sorry for many of the victims who more often than not thrive in other markets. We all know the undercurrent – if a story is repeated often enough, it takes…

January 18, 2018

Motoring

Mercedes reveals new CLS 53, E 53 AMG models

MERCEDES-AMG is aiming to broaden its audience with a new ‘53’ series that’s presumably aimed at those seeking a less extreme, and more affordable, alternative to the wild ‘63’ models. (more…)

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January 15, 2018

Motoring

Land Rover Discovery Td6 HSE Luxury . . . Is there anything it can’t do well?

IT was only a few months ago that I sampled the All-New Land Rover Discovery on the official press launch in the North West area of South Africa. My summation was centred on the fact that the new Disco “kicked compromise into touch” as in typical Land…

January 11, 2018

Motoring

Car parts don’t have to be so pricey

Johannesburg - When fixing your car, do you use Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Original Equipment Supplier (OES) or aftermarket ‘non genuine’ parts? Do you know the difference? (more…)

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