Weekly SA Motoring News wrap-up
New Renault Koleos is coming!
With its sturdy and high-end design, its comfort and its outstanding performance, the Renault Koleos has successfully established itself as an International reference in the large SUV segment.
New Renault Koleos is available in two trim levels - Expression and Dynamique, with comprehensive specs from the base level upwards. New Koleos is powered by a 2.5 Petrol Engine CVT (4x2 & 4x4), with a power output of 126kW, 233Nm of Torque, CO2 emissions of 188g/100km and controlled fuel consumption from 8.8litres/100km. Peace of Mind is guaranteed with the New Renault Koleos. As is the case across Renault's entire product range, the New Renault Koleos comes standard with a 5-year/150 000km mechanical warranty; plus, a 5-year/ 90 000km service plan and a 6-year anticorrosion warranty, with service intervals at 15 000km.
Peugeot Citroën South Africa have moved
The new building situated just off the Allandale off-ramp in the Waterfall Distribution Campus, corner Bridal Veil and Lisbon Lane Midrand, is a five-minute drive from the Gautrain Station and has easy access to the M3 highway both north and south.
Jaguar I-PACE is now smarter, better connected and faster-charging
The Jaguar I-PACE, the world’s first premium all-electric performance SUV, now offers a new fast, intuitive infotainment system and quicker charging capability, making owning and driving an electric vehicle easier than ever.
Volkswagen hands over first phase of Covid-19 temporary medical facility
Seven weeks after the initial announcement of the company’s plans to provide a temporary medical facility for Covid-19 patients, Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) today handed over the first phase of this project to the Eastern Cape Department of Health.
Become the Best sim-racer in SA with Ford Performance!
Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) is setting its sights on a new motorsport horizon with the launch of the very first motor manufacturer-based sim-racing competition in South Africa. And you don't need a driver's license to enter. Just grip the wheel and join this dynamic racing competition. The inaugural #LockdownLaps Ford Performance competition, which will be held from 29th June to 1st August 2020 on the renowned Gran Turismo Sport platform, invites South African sim-racers to test their skills and nerves of steel in a bespoke virtual championship designed to crown the very fastest sim-racers in the country.
Prizes, including a state-of-the-art wheel and pedal system and other Ford Performance gear, will keep the action flowing to the very last lap.
New Megane R.S. 300 TROPHY announced
The New Megane R.S. 300 TROPHY is the ultimate fusion of exceptional design and heart-racing performance. The Trophy versions are renowned for their thoroughbred efficiency combining performance and accuracy, and the newest Renault Megane R.S. 300 TROPHY certainly lives up to this legacy. Those with the 'need for speed' can look forward to an all-round performance car that combines everyday driveability with even sharper on-track performance.
A Historic Celebration: 110 Years of Alfa Romeo
To commemorate a milestone that very few automakers can match, Alfa Romeo celebrates its 110th anniversary, reopening the doors to its historic museum in Arese, Italy, while following all current health and safety guidelines. The brand invites fans from around the world to see new sections of the museum, enjoy exclusive video content, and join the festivities online.
Toyota begins multimillion rand parts warehouse expansion
Work has begun in earnest at the Toyota Parts’ Distribution Warehouse in Atlas Road, East Rand, where Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) is expanding this facility to double in size from 40 000m² to 80 000m². TSAM is investing a total R365 million in the project and, when completed in 2021, the facility will be the largest automotive parts’ warehouse in the Southern Hemisphere. The investment is a reflection of TSAM’s commitment to both the South African economy as well as the local automotive sector
Lexus unveils the LC Convertible
The Lexus design team received a daunting challenge: create the world’s most beautiful open-top car. It was straightforward, but a considerable challenge, as the new model had to preserve the essential styling motifs of the award-winning LC coupe. The folding roof boasts an extra fold in the soft top to fit in the space between the rear suspension towers, creating a character line running from the front to the back.
Lexus will introduce the LC 500 Convertible in 2021 for the South African market and is sure be a hit on a road due to its stylish and elegant design.
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