SA Fiesta gets a boost
An all-new Fiesta has recently been launched in Europe, but, in the meantime, the South African version has received a final facelift to make it more competitive before the introduction of the new model.
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The next Opel Astra
The successor to the current Opel Astra, due in 2004/5, will feature radical styling and a more upmarket image. We bring you pictures and details of Russelsheim’s challenger to VW’s Golf, Peugeot’s 307, Citroën’s Xsara and Ford’s Focus.
The Rogue goes rugged
Delta Motor Corporation has started delivery of a limited edition Corsa Utility 1,6i Rogue.
Fresh look for Hilux
Toyota South Africa has given its ever-popular Hilux model a little facelift to keep it ahead of the pick-up pack.
Take the 4×4 down
to Thunder City
Cape Town off-road enthusiasts who are still suffering from withdrawal symptoms after dealing with the beach ban will have something to rave about this weekend at the 2002 4×4 Expo to be held at Thunder City from Friday until Sunday.
Hummer beats Jeep
Hummer has won the first round in the court war with DaimlerChrysler after claims that the army-style H2’s grille was too similar to that of Jeep. The Hummer grille has seven vertical slots, as do Chrysler’s Jeeps.
Public protests against beach ban
A crowd of more than 2000 gathered in St Lucia on Saturday to protest the government’s policy banning 4x4s on beaches. The protesters consisted of motorists and vendors affected by the ban.
UPDATE: Beach driving OK for angling contest
The Port Elizabeth High Court has given the SA Shore Angling Association permission to use vehicles during its national championship in East London next week after the government withdrew permission at the last minute.
Anglers seek urgent interdict
The SA Shore Angling Association has been forced to apply for an interdict to use vehicles on the beach during its national championship in East London next week after the government withdrew permission at the last minute.
Naamsa supports anglers’ fight against ban
The National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa is supporting the SA Anglers’ Association’s fight to be exempted from the government’s blanket ban of 4×4 vehicles on beaches. The anglers included a letter of support from Naamsa in their court submission.
