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Citroën takes command in Mexico

Current champion Sebastien Loeb and Daniel Elena added a sixth Rally Mexico trophy to their cabinet as the duo once again dominated the rest of the field to take the win at the third WRC round of this season in their DS3 WRC. The win didn’t come without a fight though, as Mikko Hirvonen and Jarmo Lehtinen mounted up an in-house challenge. Ford’s Petter Solberg (Fiesta WRC) inherited third place after team-mate Jari-Matti Latvala rolled his car and retired from the event.
By CAR magazine - 12 March 2012

Latvala dominates Rally Sweden

Jari-Matti Latvala and co-driver, Miikka Anttila, ruled the WRC roost in Sweden this weekend, where they won their first World Rally (in 2008) and helping Ford achieve its 50th win in the process.
By CAR magazine - 13 February 2012

Latvala wins in Wales

It was a bitter-sweet weekend for Finn Jari-Matti Latvala and his BP-Ford teammates at the season-closing Rally of Great Britain in Wales, as title-contender Mikko Hirvonen retired at the end of day 1 – effectively handing the drivers’ championship to Citroen’s Sebastien Loeb – but still pulling off a victory after Loeb crashed out yesterday.
By CAR magazine - 14 November 2011

Citroën one-two in Portugal

Young Frenchman Sebastien Ogier has for the second consecutive year finished ahead of the rest of his peers in Rally Portugal – this year managing to hold off a concerted effort by Ford’s Jari-Matti Latvala and Mikko Hirvonen.
By CAR magazine - 29 March 2011

Stepway’s the cheapest crossover available in SA

Following a R1 billion investment earlier this year, Renault’s new Sandero Stepway, produced at alliance partner Nissan’s Rosslyn assembly plant alongside its siblings, is ready to take on the light car market in a new outfit, adding crossover zeal to the rest of the Sandero range.
By CAR magazine - 16 November 2010

In search of Senna

Sao Paulo’s Morumby Cemetary is a beautiful place. Rolling hills, green lawns, trees and flowers, but no gravestones, only a series of discreet plaques embedded in the grass to mark the final resting places of those who have finally found peace here. On a knoll a couple of hundred metres from the main entrance, shaded by a small tree, flaps a Brazilian flag, the base of its short flagpole covered in fresh flowers. There’s no difficulty locating the spot where Ayrton Senna lies.
By CAR magazine - 10 November 2010

Volkswagen Jetta – 2011

Volkswagen has lifted the wraps off the 2011 model Year Jetta. With a greater emphasis on quality in a more mature package, the company aims to distance the Jetta from its Golf 6 offerings.
By CAR magazine - 28 October 2010

GMSA confirms Spark production

GMSA president and managing director Edgar Lourencon has announced that the new Spark would go into local production at the company’s plant in Port Elizabeth by the end of 2011.

By CAR magazine - 1 October 2010

Renault gains Latitude

In a break from Renault’s more conventional compact offerings, the company is set to release a luxurious successor to the bizarre Vel Satis dubbed the Latitude.
By Gareth Dean - 9 June 2010

KPMG Global Auto Executive Survey 2010

According to the 11th annual KPMG survey, global automotive executives see a stabilised industry, new investment and growth over the next five years, although they also remain cautious as profitability is still a concern.
By CAR magazine - 17 May 2010

Charge of C4

Sebastien Loeb took his fourth consecutive victory in Mexico this weekend, just 24 seconds ahead of former world champion Petter Solberg, who narrowly snatched second place from Citroën Junior Team driver Sebastien Ogier.
By CAR magazine - 8 March 2010

Hirvonen triumphs at season opener

The 2010 World Rally Championship season got off to a good start for the Ford World Rally Team as Mikko Hirvonen took his first ever win at Rally Sweden, 42 seconds ahead of current champion Sébastien Loeb, who placed second. Jari-Matti Latvala, Hirvonen’s teammate, took third.
By CAR magazine - 15 February 2010

Saab going Dutch?

Dutch supercar manufacturer is placing its final bid for GM’s ailing Saab brand and has divulged its potential future model line up…
By Gareth Dean - 5 January 2010

New deals for these wheels

Things are rapidly changing within the global motoring industry. Hardly a day goes by now without news breaking about a sale or buyout. Today both GM and Chrysler had announcements to make.
By CAR magazine - 2 June 2009

Manufacturers to continue focus on new models

To satisfy international consumer demand for fuel-efficient, affordable cars, vehicle manufacturers will invest heavily in relevant new models, products and technologies over the next five years, claims Gavin Maile, Africa Chair of KPMG’s Automotive Practice.
By CAR magazine - 11 May 2009

Irish double secures Brands Hatch victory

Adam Carroll and Team Ireland secured the A1GP World Cup of Motorsport at Brands Hatch this weekend, when the team put in superb performances – winning both the Sprint and Feature races to take the 2008-2009 crown.
By CAR magazine - 4 May 2009

Provoqative new SRX

Cadillac is downsizing its second-generation SRX and wrapping it in Provoq concept-inspired sheet metal ahead of its debut at this year’s Detroit Motor Show.
By CAR magazine - 5 January 2009

Beetle going Up?

It’s the ten-year anniversary of Volkswagen’s second-generation Beetle, and rumours are rife that this line-up, which currently only has two versions (coupe and cabriolet), will soon expand with the possible addition of SUV and Speedster models.

By CAR magazine - 23 June 2008

Seb gets high five in Argentina

French rally ace Sébastien Loeb, has set another WRC record after winning his fourth consecutive Rally Argentina. The Citroën driver also ensured the manufacturer’s winning streak in South America (started by Carlos Sainz in 2004) remains unbroken.
By CAR magazine - 31 March 2008

’Twas a rocky round for WRC

After a devastating second round for Sebastien Loeb in Sweden, the Frenchman sailed to victory on the extremely jagged surface of the first gravel event of the season – Rally Mexico.
By CAR magazine - 3 March 2008

BP-Ford do the 1-2 in round two

New BP-Ford recruit Jari-Matti Latvala drove to his first WRC Victory in the Swedish Rally at the weekend. The 22-year old Finn is the youngest driver to ever to take a victory in the championship since the previous record set by Henri Toivonen in 1980 at age 20.
By CAR magazine - 11 February 2008

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