“Porsche presents the 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition, a state-of-the-art 911 with design elements from the 1950s and early 60s.” Porsche presents the 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition, a state-of-the-art 911 with design elements from the 1950s and early 60s and the first of four collector’s pieces of the Heritage Design strategy. Historical […]
Continue ReadingFaithfully reproduced: Rolls-Royce Cullinan 1:8 scale replica
“Taking over 450 hours to build one, Rolls-Royce has handcrafted miniature Cullinan models to client’s specification.” Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has faithfully reproduced their luxury SUV, the Cullinan in replica scale models of 1:18. With each process taking up to 450 hours, the luxury automaker handcrafted these models using over 1000 individual components which are made […]
Continue Reading20 years of the Hyundai Santa Fe
“First launched in the year 2000, Hyundai celebrates 20 years of its flagship SUV, the Santa Fe.” In the year 2000, Hyundai introduced its first Sport Utility Vehicle, the Santa Fe which made its way to dealerships in 2001. South Africa also had the opportunity to taste the brand’s SUV in its first generation. Celebrating […]
Continue ReadingVolkswagen and Squadra Corse racing team make motorsport accessible to S.A. youth
“Volkswagen Motorsport South Africa together with Squadra Corse have invested in the future of motorsports in South Africa.” With a proud 40-year history that has seen the People’s Car investing in racing drivers such as Sarel van der Merwe, Tschops Siphuka, the late Gugu Zulu and recently the likes of Keagan Masters and Jonathan Mogotsi; […]
Continue Reading120 years of the Mercedes-Benz steering wheel
“With no steering wheel at all for early Daimler cars, Mercedes-Benz has developed its tillers for 120 years creating comprehensively digitised steering wheels we know today.” Patented in 1886, the world’s first motor car by Carl Benz managed without the usual steering wheel seen on modern motor cars and this was the same with steel […]
Continue Reading45 years of the Volkswagen Crafter
“Volkswagen commercial cars celebrates 45 years of the Crafter since its first launch in 1975.” First shown to the world in April 1975 in Berlin, Germany, the Volkswagen Crafter is celebrating 45 years of its commercial existence this year. Specifically made to carry light to medium-heavy loads, between 2.8 to 3.5 tonnes, the first generation […]
Continue ReadingAlfa Romeo’s style centre dresses up the Giulia GTA with bespoke liveries
“In 110th Anniversary, Alfa Romeo has combined its Italian flair and racing expertise to create illustrious liveries for their Giulia GTA.” Paying homage to the 1965 Alfa Romeo Sprint GTA, the Italian marque paid homage to its best initials with the limited edition Giulia GTA and GTAm earlier this year. Limited to 500 units, the […]
Continue ReadingModern connectivity for classic Porsches
“Thanks to Porsche Classic Communication Management, you can now open up the digital world on your vintage and young classic Porsche.” Responsible for spare parts supply and restorations of all Porsche classic cars, Porsche Classic has introduced modern connectivity for its vintage and young classic car. These include the 911 models of the 996 generation […]
Continue Reading‘Q’ treatments for Aston Martin’s DBX
“Q by Aston Martin has treated the automaker’s first SUV, the DBX with some bespoke customisation in time for the Geneva Motor Show.” Aston Martin officially introduced their principal of SUVs in November last year after a series of spy shots and rumours. Heading to the 2020 Geneva Motor Show to be held between the […]
Continue ReadingBespoke Ndebele patterned Rolls-Royce
“Celebrated South African artist Gogo Dr. Esther Mahlangu, has etched The Mahlangu Phantom with unique Ndebele patterns.” Renowned South African Ndebele artist, Gogo Esther Mahlangu was recently commissioned by Rolls-Royce to create unique artwork for the Phantom’s Gallery which will be a one-of-one. Hailing from the Ndebele region in lovely Mzansi, Gogo Esther is the […]
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