Mercedes Benz Phaeton
One of the oldest Mercedes-Benz in the world, a 1905 Simplex 28/32 HPs Phaeton, is to be auctioned by Coys at their True Greats sale on December 3rd. [Read more…]
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Cape Classic Car Show
November 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment
There was a great variety of cars on show at the Cape Classic Car Show in Parow yesterday. They rangeed from as far back as 1902 automobiles, Model T Fords, Austin Sevens from the 1920s, a pristine 1934 yellow Rolls Royce right through to myriads of 1950s and 1960s cars, from Morris Minors to Mercedes Benzes of every shape, size, model and colour. [Read more…]
Mini goes to Frankfurt Motor Show
September 4, 2013 By 1 Comment
With seven models and up to eight engine variants, a uniquely diverse range of paint finishes, interior designs and options and a constantly growing program of accessories, the British brand MINI sets the benchmark for individualised driving pleasure more than ever before. [Read more…]
Las Vegas Car Show
August 30, 2013 By Leave a Comment
What do classic cars, burlesque, pin-up competitions, and Elvis themed weddings all have in common? The answer is the Viva Las Vegas Rockability Weekender which includes the best classic car show in America with over 800 models on display. [Read more…]
Fangio’s Mercedes Sells for Bomb
July 16, 2013 By 1 Comment
Juan Manuel Fangio – Mercedes Benz
The 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196R Formula 1 Single-Seater breaks the following auction world records:
• Most valuable motor car ever sold at auction
• Most valuable Formula 1 racing car ever sold
• Most valuable Mercedes-Benz
Automotive history was made at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale, when the car that took five-time champion Juan Manuel Fangio to the second of his Formula 1 world titles achieved a record-breaking figure of £19,601,500 (US$29,650,095, €22,701,864). [Read more…]
Porsche 911 On Its 50th Birthday
June 7, 2013 By 1 Comment
Classic Mini Congratulates The Porsche 911
In September 2013 the flag-bearer of the German sports car fraternity, the Porsche 911, will celebrate its 50th birthday. And among the hoards of well-wishers will be MINI, not least because its model history also includes – in the classic Mini – a similarly compelling work of art characterised by a similar reluctance to abandon the exuberance of youth. [Read more…]
Electric cars on SA roads soon
February 28, 2013 By 1 Comment
Nissan Zero Emission
Pretoria – As the world battles to find ways to avoid the threat of climate change, South Africa says it will also show how vehicles powered by renewable energy could contribute to cutting carbon emissions. [Read more…]
Audi Driver Line-Up For 2013
February 6, 2013 By 1 Comment
Jamie Green – AUDI
Audi Completes Driver Line-Up For 2013 DTM
– Experience is trumps: eight Audi drivers have 34 wins between them
– ‘Norisring King’ Jamie Green high-caliber new signing
– Rahel Frey leaves DTM, Miguel Molina remains with squad
Audi will start into the 2013 DTM season with a mix of experienced campaigners and ambitious youngsters. The eight drivers have four titles, 478 races, 39 pole positions and 34 victories to their credit between them – marking top tallies in the series. The only change compared to last year’s squad: Rahel Frey is switching to GT racing within AUDI AG. The vacant cockpit will be occupied by new signing Jamie Green. [Read more…]
1400 road deaths over festive season
February 6, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Pretoria – Transport Minister Ben Martins has announced that 1 465 people lost their lives on the country’s roads during the festive season.
SAA Cargo congratulates Toyota imperial
February 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Pretoria – South African Airways Cargo (SAA Cargo) has congratulated Toyota Imperial for coming second in the Dakar Rally. “SAA Cargo congratulates Toyota Imperial SA team for their achievements during the Dakar Rally. The SAA family is on Toyota Imperial SA’s side and wishes them all the best in future races. They have certainly made […]
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