New Models

BMW South Africa has confirmed it plans to launch the new X5 xDrive45e derivative locally, with the plug-in hybrid model expected to be available from July 2019 production (and thus in SA from around September). The new four-cylinder X5 xDrive25d, meanwhile, doesn't appear to be on the cards for SA. ...

BMW South Africa has confirmed it will expand its 3 Series range from July 2019 production, with the 320i, 330d and M340i xDrive derivatives set to join the local line-up a couple of months thereafter (likely from September). At the G20-generation model’s local launch in March 2019, just two ...

Mercedes-Benz has taken the wraps off its new X-Class Element Edition, a special model seemingly destined only for the United Kingdom. The UK arm of the Stuttgart-based firm says it has released “a limited number” of Element Edition models, each based on the X250d 4Matic derivative in Progressive ...

Volkswagen South Africa displayed a model called the Amarok XL at the 2019 Nampo agricultural trade show in Bothaville, saying it was “gauging” local interest in the model. The special Amarok on VW’s stand in the Free State town featured a 310 mm extension (to its body and wheelbase), ...

Yes, it’s that time of year again. The North American arm of the Volkswagen brand has unveiled its “enthusiast concept vehicle fleet” for 2019, including tweaked versions of the Golf R, Jetta GLI and Arteon R-Line. The vehicles, which VW describes as “specially prepared concepts” ...

When the BMW 8 Series coupé was revealed back in mid-2018, just two engine options were on the table. Now, however, the Munich-based firm has announced plans to add a third in the form of a straight-six petrol unit. The new 840i derivative that will go into production in July 2019 will be offered ...

BMW in Europe has handed its M550i xDrive Sedan a significant power upgrade, effectively transforming it into something of an “M5 Lite”. When the M550i (which, of course, is not offered in South Africa) was first revealed in 2016, its twin-turbo 4,4-litre V8 churned out 340 kW and 650 N.m. ...

BMW in Europe has announced it plans to expand its X5 range with the addition of a new entry-level four-cylinder turbodiesel engine later in 2019. The new X5 xDrive25d employs a 2,0-litre oil-burner developing 170 kW and 450 N.m, and mated with an eight-speed Steptronic transmission and xDrive intelligent ...

BMW has whipped the covers off its new special-edition M5 Edition 35 Years, conceived to celebrate (you guessed it) 35 years of Munich’s high-performance sedan. Just 350 units will be built, each wearing the “M5 Edition 35 Jahre” moniker. Interestingly, the German firm has handed ...