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Think the BMW X3 M Competition is a little tame? Well, Swiss tuner DÄHLer has just released its package for the hot SUV (which can also be applied to the X4 M), bumping up peak power and making some revisions to the exhaust and chassis. Using BMW’s S58 twin-turbocharged 3,0-litre straight-six ...

The new head of design at Jaguar says he’d like to add a second sportscar – alongside the recently facelifted F-Type – to the British firm’s range. Speaking to Auto Express, Julian Thomson, who recently moved into the role of director of design at Jaguar, suggested there was ...

A Hyundai official says the Korean firm initially “didn’t intend” to offer the Kona in markets such as South Africa. At the launch of the new Venue, CARmag.co.za asked Jebeen Lee, Hyundai’s head of product for overseas markets, what the thinking was behind marketing the Venue, ...

We’ve already seen one interesting render of the upcoming Volkswagen Golf 8 GTI and now a Russian digital artist has created another. Using fresh photographs of the eighth-generation Golf as a base (and surely checking out spy photographs for extra inspiration, too), Nikita Chuyko from Kolesa.ru ...

The final production version of the Nissan GT-R50 by Italdesign has been revealed ahead of the first deliveries of the limited-edition model in “late 2020”. The production model – which will be on display at the Geneva International Motor Show in March 2020 – closely resembles ...

Volkswagen has released a short teaser confirming its new Polo-based “urban coupé” will wear the “Nivus” nameplate (and not the "T-Sport" badge as previously thought). According to Motor1.com, the as-yet-unrevealed Nivus will first be sold in Brazil in 2020 before hitting ...

The Subaru Forester has proved an ideal car to support an active lifestyle. Understanding this, Subaru Japan has put together a special model, dubbed X-Edition. Forester X-Edition models feature seats and a luggage compartment upholstered with a special water-repellent fabric, contrasted with synthetic ...

Volvo's recent new product offensive is paying dividends with the Swedish brand reporting strong growth over the past year. Having maintained strong sales through November 2019, Volvo confirmed that volumes are up by 11,6 percent compared with last year. Since January, the brand has moved 631 213 units, ...

Remember the Chrysler 300? No longer available in South Africa, there remains demand for it Down Under. This modern-day muscle car has received a limited-run special edition paying tribute to a car that garnered legendary status in Australia: the Valiant Pacer. Limited to just 50 units, this upgraded ...