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Watch: Truck has too much horsepower

Watch the bizarre moment this truck’s engine went full BEAST MODE!

Posted by Juandre - 30 August 2022

BMW M2 will officially be last pure-internal combustion M vehicle

It is official, the demise of purely powered internal-combustion engines is now a reality that BMW M aficionados will have to get to grips with. Frank van Meel stated that the 2023 BMW M2 will be the last of the pure-internal combustion M vehicles. 

By Alex Shahini - 13 June 2022

Jeep’s new 368 kW and 780 N.m Hurricane motor

With electric cars being produced left, right and centre, its a breath of proverbial and not literal fresh air to hear that Jeep will be […]

By John Whittle - 29 March 2022

Chevrolet performance parts program cans seasoned LS7 crate engine

The 7-litre 2-valve per cylinder V8 behemoth that has become an icon not only for automotive enthusiasts but in meme culture too is set to […]

By Alex Shahini - 7 February 2022

Genesis G90 interior and engine details revealed

Genesis has fully unveiled its new flagship model, the G90, which will be available in a choice of a sedan or a long wheelbase version […]

By Nikesh Kooverjee - 14 December 2021

Ford Struandale Engine Plant surpasses 3,8 million engine assemblies

The Ford Struandale Engine Plant in Gqeberha has reached several significant production milestones for its two current engine programs as of December 2021. This coincides […]

By Nikesh Kooverjee - 3 December 2021

Ford South Africa invests R600 million in Struandale engine plant

Ford South Africa has announced an investment of R600 million in the Struandale Engine Plant in Gqeberha. This investment anticipates the launch of a new […]

By Nikesh Kooverjee - 2 December 2021

Opel Astra Sports Tourer revealed with diesel engine option

The Opel Astra Sports Tourer has been unveiled as a wagon alternative to the hatchback, thus continuing a long-standing tradition for the badge. This new […]

By Nikesh Kooverjee - 1 December 2021

Chery Tiggo 4 Pro pricing for SA – 1 million km/10 year engine warranty!

Pricing for the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro has been confirmed for South Africa almost a month after the Chinese manufacturer detailed the list of standard […]

By Nikesh Kooverjee - 24 November 2021

Foton General Pick-Up spotted as mega bakkie with Cummins engine

The Foton General Pick-Up has been spotted as a likely candidate for the Chinese manufacturer’s North American expansion. The new model boasts a bold design […]

By Nikesh Kooverjee - 18 November 2021

E30 BMW 318i gets Honda S2000 engine swap from Eneos oils

This special E30 BMW 318i has been given a rather conclusive makeover which includes a Honda-sourced engine and an almost complete rework of the suspension. […]

By Nikesh Kooverjee - 6 November 2021

Next-generation Audi A4 to retain petrol and diesel engine options

It looks like the next-generation Audi A4 will be retaining its internal combustion engines, including a turbodiesel option. Expected to be released in 2023, the […]

By Nikesh Kooverjee - 8 October 2021

Next-generation Suzuki Celerio to grow in size and gain new engine option

The next-generation Suzuki Celerio is right around the corner with an official reveal expected to take place next month. New patent images suggest that the […]

By Nikesh Kooverjee - 1 October 2021

BMW remains committed to the internal combustion engine

While the European car industry is showing a strong amount of dedication to the transition of electrified vehicle production, BMW has come out to say […]

By Nikesh Kooverjee - 27 September 2021

SA-bound Navara-based Nissan Terra gains minor spec changes in Asia

The Nissan Terra, which makes use of the firm’s F-Alpha ladder-frame platform as applied to the current generation Navara, has been launched in the Thai […]

By Nikesh Kooverjee - 20 August 2021

Toyota Corolla Cross engine options detailed for South Africa

As announced last month, the Toyota Corolla Cross will be entering the highly competitive midsized crossover segment in South Africa this November. The South African […]

By Nikesh Kooverjee - 20 August 2021

Mazda rotary engine to return with hydrogen combustion technology?

Yet another rumour regarding the Mazda rotary engine has surfaced. This time, it’s suggested that the iconic engine configuration will be revived with hydrogen combustion […]

By Nikesh Kooverjee - 12 August 2021

Isuzu D-Max and MU-X to get more powerful turbodiesel engine?

Yet to arrive in South Africa, the all-new Isuzu D-Max and MU-X have been rumoured to receive a more powerful turbodiesel engine, if there is […]

By Nikesh Kooverjee - 2 August 2021

Here’s exactly how an engine is designed and built…

A visit to the Jaguar Land Rover engine manufacturing facility in the UK reveals what it takes to create a modern engine… Everyone stops and […]

By CAR magazine - 19 January 2018

SPONSORED FEATURE: PUT A LITTLE F1 IN YOUR TANK!

Experience Engen Primax Unleaded – now with our latest advanced energy formula. Developed by PETRONAS and Engen, it provides improved superior performance and fuel economy compared to our previous for

By CAR magazine - 18 April 2017

R50m worth of engines stolen from JLR factory

Last week, Jaguar’s Solihull plant fell victim to a film-style heist in which a group of unknown assailants stole £3-million (around R50-million) worth of engines […]

By Nikesh Kooverjee - 6 February 2017

Toyota develops a 1,5-litre mill for the Yaris

So we already know that the WRC-inspired Yaris hot hatch isn’t going to arrive in South Africa, but maybe there’s hope for this one? The […]

By Nikesh Kooverjee - 24 January 2017

Toyota reveals new engine and 10-speed transmission

Upsized naturally-aspirated engines are not exactly popular in the automotive industry, right now but some manufacturers believe it is the future and that downsized turbocharged […]

By Nikesh Kooverjee - 7 December 2016

Infiniti to debut variable compression ratio engine

Infiniti says it will present the world’s first production-ready variable compression ratio engine at the Paris Motor Show at the end of September. The Nissan-backed […]

By Ryan Bubear - 15 August 2016

Engines: David vs. Goliath

SUSPEND your disbelief and imagine a 463 kW Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG lining up against a 92 kW Ford Fiesta 1,0 EcoBoost at the lights in an unlikely […]

By CAR magazine - 9 February 2015