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BMW's 3-Series gets a nip here, a tuck there, and some extra muscle While providing the ever-popular 3-Series with a fresh new face and added features, BMW SA has also extended the range by adding the long-awaited 330d and a 318i Touring to the mix. In all there are two new models, two new diesel engines and a new 4-cylinder petrol engine. |
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Renault Laguna II sets the trend in D segment of market Watch out 3-Series, C-Class and A4 – the Laguna II is loaded to the hilt with sufficient standard equipment to make buyers sit up and take notice. Not only that, it beats you in the safety stakes - this is the first car ever to have achieved a full five star rating in the European new car crash assessment programme |
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Lamborghini Murciélago - Bull duster! The Murciélago, is named after a bull which had its life spared in 1879 for showing exceptional courage and spirit in the arena. And its one of the fastest and most expensive sets of wheels on the planet, built with one primary objective, to make it's prancing horse bedecked arch enemy eat dust! |
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Defender 147 High Capacity Station Wagon for wildlife market Land Rover's continuous programme of innovation and development has resulted in a new Defender model aimed at the exclusive game lodge and safari market. |
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Seven seats for Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 Delta Motor Corporation, marketers and distributors of Suzuki vehicles in South Africa, has announced that the largest and most powerful production model produced by the Japanese manufacturer, the seven-seater Grand Vitara XL-7, has been added to the South African line-up |
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BMW 3 series compact - the verse in diversity For the first time, BMW South Africa is giving local customers access to the entire 3-Series range consisting of sedan, coupe, convertible, touring and Compact – making it the most diverse product range available locally. |
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Blazing the Trail with Nissan’s X The Nissan X-TRAIL sports utility vehicle (SUV) débuts exciting new technologies and engines in a compact 4x4 that is a fitting celebration of 50 years of Nissan 4x4 production. It has been designed to appeal to the young at heart and who lead an active, outdoor lifestyle. |
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Audi A4 3.0 V6 The beefy A4 we've all been waiting for Audi has finally topped off its local range of award-winning A4s with the addition it's long awaited 3.0 V6 powered versions. Available with a choice of either FWD and quattro drivetrains, the cars are well poised to do battle with their rivals from Bavaria and Stuttgart |
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Opel Corsa Utility 1.4i S – more than basic transport As part of the ongoing objective of providing exciting new additions
to the Corsa line up, Delta Motor Corporation has announced a limited
edition Corsa Utility 1.4i S. |
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Volvo S80 Executive – for discerning buyers The most exclusive model in the Volvo Cars model range has received a specification upgrade to further entrench it as the ultimate in luxury and safety. |
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Honda Civic 150 – more affordable entry to the marque Honda South Africa has added a value-for-money 1500cc model to its new Civic range in South Africa. Comprehensively equipped, it offers almost all the features of the flagship models but at a more affordable price. |
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New-look Renault Clio moves further up-spec In order to maintain the model’s pre-eminence in its class, Renault has undertaken a major upgrade to the Clio II, replacing or extensively modifying 60 percent of its structural and exterior components to lend the car a fresh new appearance and enhance its dynamic character still further. |
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Ikon 1.3i – Ford lowers the barriers to entry To satisfy demand at the entry level of the market, the Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) has extended its Ford passenger car line-up with the introduction of a Ikon 1.3i variant to complement the 1600 derivatives. |
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BMW X5's have just become more affordable BMW South Africa has good news for the numerous customers who have been waiting for the opportunity to buy a BMW X5: the existing 4.4 litre V8 model is joined by two new 6-cylinder derivatives, the 3.0i petrol and the 3.0d diesel. |
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Rover’s back! – and the flagship of the range is the highly acclaimed 75, which comes with R7 billion worth of development behind it. |
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1265 Changes Place Saab 9-5 in New League Saab has announced revisions to the 9-5 range for 2002. According to a Saab release, the result of the 1265 changes is a more solid and sporty car than the first Saab model. |
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MG makes a comeback with the F The long wait has been worth it. Here to tackle the Toyota MR2, Mazda MX-5, Alfa Spider and, to some extent, the more expensive BMW Z3, Audi TT and Merc SLK, is the awesome MGF. Let the battle for roadster supremacy begin… |
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VW Bus becomes an Active favourite To maintain its position as a lifestyle vehicle of choice, has introduced a new round of innovations to the Bus range - including the addition of a special edition Microbus 2.6i Active crammed with new features. |
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Chrysler extends Neon range with 1.6-litre SE A third model has been added to the South African Chrysler Neon line-up – a 1.6-litre SE with manual 5-speed ‘box (complementing the 2.0 LX manual and auto and R/T manual) which is bound to attract the attention of company and rental fleet owners. |
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A new flagship for Opel in SA – the Omega The introduction of the Opel Omega in South Africa as a fully built up import marks a return of the brand to the medium to large car market. The model introduced in South Africa is the latest, second generation of the Omega, a car that has proved immensely popular in Europe. |
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Opel's with the addition of two new models. Topping the range is a formidable new Bertone while the family oriented buyer now once again has an estate model to choose from ... |
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Tide-over Camry in Toyota export swop The fourth-generation Australian Camry that has been available overseas for some time in Australia is now available in SA in a Corolla export swop until such time as the next-generation Camry arrives towards the end of 2002. |
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More power, luxury and tech for Merc M-Class The 2002 Mercedes-Benz M-Class features a more dynamic body design, new technical innovations and an even more extensive, more luxurious standard equipment package, not to mention more powerful V8 engines. |
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Exceptional MPV versatility from the Opel Zafira Delta Motor Corporation joins the MPV market with the introduction of the versatile Opel Zafira seven-seater. The key attributes of this compact newcomer is unprecedented interior versatility and the ability to achieve various configurations without having to remove any of the seats. |
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Volvo S80 2.4T Light Pressure Turbo broadens appeal The Volvo S80 range has been rationalized with the addition of a turbo-charged 5-cylinder variant, the 2.4T with light pressure turbo, to replace the normally aspirated 2.9 litre six-cylinder model. |
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Special-edition Ford Ranger Montana A rugged, durable and aggressive-looking limited–edition Ford Ranger double cab has joined the Ford Ranger bakkie range in South Africa. The Montana is available in both 4x2 and 4x4 configurations. |
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Trendsetting Jeep Cherokee gets bold new face and tech The vehicle that started the SUV craze, the boxy and hugely successful Jeep Cherokee, has been superceded by a brand new, high-tech and more rounded model, the KJ-series Cherokee. It is a better vehicle in just about every respect. |
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Mercedes Benz C230 Kompressor Sports Coupé The new Mercedes-Benz C-class has swept into the fast lane as a state-of–the-art, dynamic saloon with pioneering technical innovations. Now enter the C230K Sports Coupé, a drop-dead gorgeous hot-rod that begs to be driven. |
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Fiat Seicento – compact car expertise The Fiat Seicento is a zippy, compact car that is youthful and practical in its design, pure Italian in its styling and technologically fresh. And it is here to upset the minicar brigade. |
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Peugeot 307 - French Revolution The French are storming the Bastille again, only this time the target is not their own monarchy but the Volkswagen Golf, the benchmark car in the C-segment. |
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It arrived here with a host of awards and titles to its name, upsetting the established pocket rocket brigade and raking in sales volumes from day one – the Alfa 147. |
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The all-new, fully imported Ford Mondeo features striking good looks with a classic appeal that will bridge generations. Both inside and out, the Mondeo cuts a swathe through the mundane and outdated with stylish, elegant and functional New Edge Design. |
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The new Mercedes-Benz C-class model range is now complete. Following the saloon and coupé models, Mercedes-Benz now presents the second generation of the sporty, elegant C-class Estate. In South Africa the new model appeared in Mercedes-Benz dealerships in August 2001. |
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Kia Pregio – breaking new ground The Kia Pregio panel van breaks new ground in the South African light commercial vehicle market by combining diesel power with a high level of sophistication, which the company predicts will give it a major share of the light delivery vehicle market sector. |
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Kia goes commercial – with the K2700 Kia Motors has introduced a practical and unique new truck to the South African light commercial vehicle market. The K2700 is a diesel-powered one-ton truck with double rear wheels and provides a combination of loadability, versatility and economy. |
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New AMG variants for Mercedes-Benz DaimlerChrysler SA have added four new models to the local Mercedes-Benz passenger car line-up. These models – the C32 AMG, SLK32 AMG, ML55 AMG and S55 AMG – will be the flagship models of their respective ranges |
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Mitsubishi Colt ClubCab - a bakkie-and-a half With its cab-and-a-half body configuration, the unique Clubcab offers added tax benefits for commercial buyers, outstanding equipment levels and a powerful range of three engines with two drive configurations. |
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