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- The BMW X7 was recently launched in South Africa as an SUV variant of the German manufacturers flagship 7-Series. In fact, the two models share a lot of similarities like the massive kidney grilles and various drivetrains. At launch the BMW X7 was only available in entry-level turbocharged diesel...
- Nothing screams ‘I’m rich’ louder than the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. The loudest one of them all was the Mercedes-Benz G65 AMG, which was powered by the German manufacturers full-fat V12 engine. Unfortunately for rich people all over the world, the V12 was discontinued when the the latest-generation G-Class was revealed....
- There were many rumours over the last few weeks that Lamborghini would be unveiling a hybrid model and it turns out that the speculation was correct. Lamborghini has officially revealed their first-ever hybrid vehicle, and it’s called the Lamborghini Sian. The production of the Sian will be limited to...
- Gone are the days of the supercar being top dog. These days, the innovative technology that goes into producing fast cars has given rise to a new breed of the supercar that goes over and above anything we know about speed. They’re called hypercars, and some of the top...
- Lamborghini seemingly broke the internet this week after the unveiling of the Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster as well as its baby-brother, the Huracan Evo Spyder, at the Geneva Motor Show. In a world where most manufacturers are giving in to the trend of downsizing, it’s a breath of fresh...
- It’s certainly a sad moment for petrolheads around the world amid speculation that Mercedes will be killing the glorious V12 engine, currently found in the Mercedes-AMG S65. Official confirmation is yet to be communicated, but the new S65 ‘Final Edition’ seems to provide a strong hint towards the future...
- If the name ‘Alpina’ has any significance to you, then you probably already know that this article is about a really fast BMW sedan. Let’s look at the latest project from the long-time BMW tuner. Meet the Alpina B7, a super saloon based on the recently announced BMW 7-Series...