Archive for category: Launch Reports

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  Daihatsu proves it knows what women want

  Launch Reports March 28, 2012 4:23 pm no comments

  What do women want? That’s what men – and vehicle manufacturers – have been trying to figure out for decades. Daihatsu reckons that it’s found [...]

   
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  Alfa Romeo brings TCT to SA

  Launch Reports March 27, 2012 6:28 pm no comments

  Alfa Romeo’s innovative TCT (Twin Clutch Transmission) system – the latest automatic dual dry clutch six-speed transmission – is now available in the Alfa Romeo [...]

   
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  Volkswagen’s Golf sheds its top

  Launch Reports February 27, 2012 9:19 am no comments

  The introduction of the Golf Cabriolet, which was unveiled at the Johannesburg International Motorshow in October 2011, completes the Volkswagen Golf model range in South [...]

   
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  Kia launches new Sedona VQ 7-seater

  Launch Reports February 7, 2012 5:47 pm no comments

  Kia has launched the new Sedona VQ 7-seater, which replaces the previous 2.9 Diesel model. The new model features an all-new 2.2 Diesel engine, which [...]

   
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  Mahindra extends its bakkie line-up

  Launch Reports February 3, 2012 8:11 am no comments

  Mahindra South Africa, fresh from the successful launch of the new XUV500 SUV at the end of 2011, is now launching its new 1.2-ton Genio [...]

   
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  Chevrolet expands Sonic range in SA

  Launch Reports February 2, 2012 1:48 pm no comments

  The phased introduction of the Sonic, the exciting new small car from Chevrolet began with deliveries to customers of 1.4L and 1.6L Sonic Hatch derivatives [...]

   
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  Kuga – a stylish flare to Ford’s line-up

  Launch Reports January 25, 2012 8:46 am 5 comments

  Ford’s product portfolio is expanding again – and in another new direction.  The new Ford Kuga is an exciting All-wheel Drive(AWD) crossover that combines style [...]

   
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  500 Abarth: The return of the Scorpion

  Launch Reports January 13, 2012 9:28 am 1 comment

  Abarth is one of the most influential badges in the car industry next to the prancing horse. Its bold yellow and red shield plays backdrop [...]

   
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  Peugeot 508 – More than just good looks

  Launch Reports November 25, 2011 11:18 am no comments

  Sales of large family cars have declined over the past five years as buyers have followed a downsizing trend or strayed away to other, arguably [...]

   
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  A bit of Korean spice with Latin flair

  Launch Reports October 30, 2011 9:39 am no comments

  Kia’s are fast becoming a household name in the local B-segment of the market. Thegandra Naidoo discovers what makes the latest Rio so desirable. Being [...]