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Alfa Romeo 159: Beauty comes at a price

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If you’ll be using your head to decide which executive medium-sized saloon you should buy, then the Alfa Romeo 159 will fare poorly on your score list. There is no logical reason you should opt for one, especially since the benchmark … Read more »

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New 3 and M5 get Schnitzer treatment

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AC Schnitzer, the company responsible for top tuner work on BMW models, have released their modified interpretations of the new 3-Series and M5. Their catalogue features both aesthetic and performance-enhancing accessories. The Aachen-based tuner company used the Geneva International Motor … Read more »

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Volvo to take on A3 and 1-Series

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Volvo is vying for its slice of action in the luxury hatchback segment, revealing an all-new model set to take on the BMW 1-Series and Audi A3. It’s called the V40 and it will make its official debut at the … Read more »

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BMW’s tasty twins

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BMW has given the low-down on their all-new M6, available in coupe and convertible formats. It’ll do an eye watering 305km/h, but only if you have it with the M Driver’s Package. Those who get the beastly M model without … Read more »

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Triple turbo treatment for BMW

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Try this one for size: a straight six, tri-turbo engine, punching out 740 Newton metres of torque and 280kW. This is what you’ll find nestling under the bonnets of BMW’s four latest latest M Performance cars. South Africa won’t be getting … Read more »

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Two special Minis arriving in March

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Mini fans can look forward to two special edition models in March.  Ahead of the Olympic Games, to be held in London, Mini will launch the Baker Street and Bayswater – to celebrate and spread contemporary London style around the … Read more »

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BMW 1-Series – Can new turbo engines salvage first impressions

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Seven years on and we’re convinced that BMW makes small compact cars just as well as they make mid-sized sedans like the 3-Series and 5-Series. That’s coming from a small panel of local journos and a million customers worldwide. The … Read more »

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New BMW 3-Series – Worth the wait

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The new BMW 3 Series is go. With a sleek look, upmarket interior and a range of fuel efficient engines, the new 3 Series will build on the appeal of its predecessor to deliver the luxury of the 5 Series … Read more »

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Is the first ever turbo BMW M5 the most complete all-rounder

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If you were concerned that the first ever turbocharged M5 would be too soft and not worthy of the hallowed badge, you needn’t have worried. The new M5 is the best all-round high-performance BMW ever built. The logic behind replacing … Read more »

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