Fuel-consumption conspiracy theory?
It seems that fuel has changed recently, not only in price but also in actual value for money; you seem to get less mileage on a litre of petrol and diesel than previously.
Peugeot calls time on endurance racing
PSA Peugeot Citroën has officially announced its withdrawal from Le Mans endurance racing ahead of the 2012 season on the back of the volatile economic climate in Europe.
Daylight robbery
Ignorance is expensive
Ready, set… go!
The first events of the inaugural Knysna Speed Festival take place this coming weekend. Friday, 13 May, sees preparations for the first Knysna Kart Grand Prix, an innovative and spectacular race to be held the following day at the town’s historic Thesen Island, which should provide a unique karting street-circuit atmosphere.
Industry snippets – 2010
A collection of some of the most newsworthy motor industry developments that took place during the fourth quarter of 2010 and start of 2011.
Transports of delight
After taking a year’s sabbatical, freelance motoring writer James Siddall lists ten things he missed the most about all things automotive…
Hot Rodding – then and now
If you have never taken rodders and rodding seriously then I respectfully suggest you take a second look
Kia Sportage AWD 2,0 CRDi Auto
The third generation of the Kia Sportage, which has just been introduced in South Africa, emphasises style, space and specification and is far less inclined to go off-road than any of its predecessors.
Design trends can be costly
These days car designers have to
contend with a host of parameters
that only got lip-service in the past. Safety has become paramount, for example.
And the need to pander to the environmental
lobby has added another component.
Jaguar’s future revealed
Jaguar’s XF and new XJ have caused a sensation in their respective segments, now the company needs to up its volumes – the boss explains how this will happen…