FiestaST
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FiestaST
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Bad weather coming in from tomorrow afternoon, what are you public transport users going to do to get to Cpt CBD and to work?
//runs
Bastid!
shooter69
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Bad weather coming in from tomorrow afternoon, what are you public transport users going to do to get to Cpt CBD and to work?
//runs
Yes, river crossing time with the Thar in the CBD
TheChamp
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Fiat seems to have hit the mark with the Tipo, it's their highest selling model, very encouraging for them.
FiestaST
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Yes, river crossing time with the Thar in the CBD
How's Thar sales looking these days
shooter69
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No idea. Have not seen any at the dealer lately so not even sure if they still sell them. Still see it on Mahindra's website though.
FiestaST
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25 sold in May
Okty
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Yip, town I stay in is 'infested' with them , especially the metal orange colour ones.
Quite interesting noting the trends, about a decade ago it was those Navara bakkies, then the Toyota ones, now the Ford Rangers. Wonder which brand will be next...
TheChamp
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Can we agree that it becomes Isuzu's turn, new beginnings and a top model?
Depends on which is the next "cooler as ekke" trendy model
shooter69
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25 sold in May
Not bad
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Going to be difficult. Isuzu bakkies are more seen as reliable farm bakkies, not cool enough
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Going to be difficult. Isuzu bakkies are more seen as reliable farm bakkies, not cool enough
Their current range do look kind of cool though. I just think that the interior is a bit of a let down.
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Good-looking bakkies, I agree. Re the inside, it's a bakkie. You don't need a fancy interior.
TheChamp
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I agree, if they work on that they might just move up a notch, I also have an idea, will it not be a good idea to give the farmers their tough Isuzu with leaf springs and outdated suspension as well as a sparse interior with the basic amenities at a good price and have a high spec model orientated more towards a lifestyle market with car like independent suspension at a premium to compete with the Rangers and the Navaras?
FiestaST
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UK diesel car sales down 20% on health worries
Sales of new diesel cars have slumped by a fifth amid fears they will be hammered by tax hikes and charges, figures revealed yesterday.
Many motorists have become wary of investing in the latest models despite car-makers investing millions in cleaner engines.
Last month 81 489 newly registered diesel cars were sold, down 20 percent from 101 844 in May 2016. Sales of petrol cars edged up 0.4 percent to 96 518 while sales of alternatively fuelled vehicles, such as electric cars and hybrids, soared 46.7 percent to 8258.
But the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, which published the data, refused to put the figures down to buyers shunning diesels despite the cars being hit by health fears and the VW emissions scandal.
The society blamed uncertainty caused by the general election for consumers delaying big purchases. It added a lull was expected because of the rush to snap up new cars in March before Vehicle Excise Duty went up on April 1.
But MPs and environmental campaigners said many motorists were clearly avoiding diesels amid health warnings and fears they face higher taxes and charges to drive into town centres. The market share of diesels has fallen from 50 percent over the last year to 43.7 percent while that of petrol cars has grown from 47.2 percent to 51.8 percent.
Charlie Elphicke, Tory candidate for Dover and Deal, has led calls for a fair diesel scrappage scheme and said the car sector was being hurt by the "demonisation of diesel drivers".
He added: "Threats by greedy councils of higher taxes on diesel drivers is bad for business. What’s more, it’s unfair as the latest diesels are as clean as petrol engine cars."
James Thornton, chief executive of legal activists Client-Earth, said: "People were encouraged to buy diesels and this helped fuel the air-quality crisis we have in the UK today.
"These figures could be a sign the penny is starting to drop, with people realising that many diesels produce pollution in towns and cities that harms human health."
Millions were encouraged to buy diesel cars by Tony Blair’s government because they are more fuel-efficient and emit less of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide. There are now almost 12 million diesel cars on Britain’s roads.
But scientists and governments globally have since changed their tune as diesels emit more nitrogen oxides, which can harm health.
The VW diesel emissions scandal in 2015 has also led to accusations that carmakers have been cheating tests and playing down toxic emissions.
The Government is being forced by the EU to cut nitrogen oxides and beef up anti-pollution measures.
A draft plan includes encouraging councils to tackle diesel emissions. Ministers are also looking at changing the way diesel vehicles are taxed.
http://www.iol.co.za/motoring/industry-news/uk-diesel-car-sales-down-20-on-health-worries-9577158
Sales of new diesel cars have slumped by a fifth amid fears they will be hammered by tax hikes and charges, figures revealed yesterday.
Many motorists have become wary of investing in the latest models despite car-makers investing millions in cleaner engines.
Last month 81 489 newly registered diesel cars were sold, down 20 percent from 101 844 in May 2016. Sales of petrol cars edged up 0.4 percent to 96 518 while sales of alternatively fuelled vehicles, such as electric cars and hybrids, soared 46.7 percent to 8258.
But the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, which published the data, refused to put the figures down to buyers shunning diesels despite the cars being hit by health fears and the VW emissions scandal.
The society blamed uncertainty caused by the general election for consumers delaying big purchases. It added a lull was expected because of the rush to snap up new cars in March before Vehicle Excise Duty went up on April 1.
But MPs and environmental campaigners said many motorists were clearly avoiding diesels amid health warnings and fears they face higher taxes and charges to drive into town centres. The market share of diesels has fallen from 50 percent over the last year to 43.7 percent while that of petrol cars has grown from 47.2 percent to 51.8 percent.
Charlie Elphicke, Tory candidate for Dover and Deal, has led calls for a fair diesel scrappage scheme and said the car sector was being hurt by the "demonisation of diesel drivers".
He added: "Threats by greedy councils of higher taxes on diesel drivers is bad for business. What’s more, it’s unfair as the latest diesels are as clean as petrol engine cars."
James Thornton, chief executive of legal activists Client-Earth, said: "People were encouraged to buy diesels and this helped fuel the air-quality crisis we have in the UK today.
"These figures could be a sign the penny is starting to drop, with people realising that many diesels produce pollution in towns and cities that harms human health."
Millions were encouraged to buy diesel cars by Tony Blair’s government because they are more fuel-efficient and emit less of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide. There are now almost 12 million diesel cars on Britain’s roads.
But scientists and governments globally have since changed their tune as diesels emit more nitrogen oxides, which can harm health.
The VW diesel emissions scandal in 2015 has also led to accusations that carmakers have been cheating tests and playing down toxic emissions.
The Government is being forced by the EU to cut nitrogen oxides and beef up anti-pollution measures.
A draft plan includes encouraging councils to tackle diesel emissions. Ministers are also looking at changing the way diesel vehicles are taxed.
http://www.iol.co.za/motoring/industry-news/uk-diesel-car-sales-down-20-on-health-worries-9577158
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If you drive a lot, the interior quality actually matters a lot.
That's would be good yes, cheap no frills for those that want, and a fancier Ranger / Amarok competitor.
FiestaST
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8 MOST EXPENSIVE FOUR-CYLINDER VEHICLES IN SA
If you’re dropping over a million bucks on a new vehicle, you’d expect something relatively hefty to be resting beneath the bonnet (or over the rear axle), right?
Well, it seems that’s not always the case. We tasked ourselves with nosing around the South African new vehicle market to identify the eight most expensive vehicles powered by four-cylinder engines (petrol or diesel; we’re not fussy). And all bear a starting price of more than R1-million.
Check out what we found below (but bear in mind that we’ve excluded often-costly hybrid models – such as the Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine and BMW 740e eDrive – from this list)…
1. Jaguar XJ L i4 Premium Luxury: R1 404 702
An XJ with a four-pot? For more than R1,4-million? We did a double-take, too. This long-wheelbase model’s turbocharged 2,0-litre engine makes 177 kW and 340 N.m, which the British automaker says is enough for a 7,9-second sprint to 100 km/h. Drive is sent to the rear wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission, with the claimed combined fuel consumption coming in at 9,0 L/100 km.
2. Alfa Romeo 4C Spider: R1 340 900
The 4C Spider uses a 1,7-litre turbo-petrol worth 177 kW and 350 N.m – similar figures to that of the XJ above – but because it weighs as much as a bag of feathers, this translates to a claimed 0-100 km/h time of 4,5 seconds and a top speed of 257 km/h. The rear wheels are fed through a six-speed automated dual-clutch, and Alfa claims a highly optimistic consumption of 6,9 L/100km. If you prefer a proper roof and want to save R178 000, there’s always the coupé…
3. Mercedes-Benz V250d Avantgarde: R1 158 696
Third place goes to the poshest four-cylinder V-Class on the market, the V250d in Avantgarde trim, which makes use of a 2,1-litre turbodiesel engine sending 140 kW and 440 N.m to the rear wheels via a seven-speed automatic gearbox. Considering the size of the thing, its claimed 9,1-second dash to three figures isn’t half bad, although the combined fuel economy of 6,0 L/100 km seems more than just a little unlikely…
4. Mercedes-Benz E300 Coupé Edition 1: R1 072 060
The second Mercedes on this list, the Edition 1 version of the E300 Coupé makes 180 kW and 370 N.m from its 2,0-litre turbocharged heart, speeding to three figures in a claimed 6,4 seconds. A nine-speed automatic is standard and the Stuttgart-based automaker states a fuel figure of 7,0 L/100 km.
5. BMW X5 xDrive25d M Sport: R1 059 664
The X5 xDrive25d makes use of a 2,0-litre turbodiesel sending 170 kW and 500 N.m to all four wheels courtesy of an eight-speed automatic. The obligatory 0-100 km/h dash takes a claimed 7,7 seconds, while BMW reckons the oil-burner will sip at just 5,6 L/100 km.
6. Jaguar F-Type Convertible 221kW R-Dynamic: R1 057 402
While the most expensive four-pot Jaguar F-Type wasn’t technically available in dealers at the time of writing, the local order books were open, which meant it made this list. The rear-wheel-drive convertible’s 2,0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder heart makes 221 kW and 400 N.m, which the British automaker says it enough for a 5,7-second dash to 100 km/h. An eight-speed auto comes standard, with claimed efficiency pegged at 7,2 L/100 km.
7. Range Rover Evoque Autobiography Si4: R1 051 054
Coming in at slightly more than the convertible version of the Evoque, the Autobiography model uses the same engine as the XJ above, which means it has 177 kW and 340 N.m with which to play. In this case, however, the oomph is sent to all four corners, with a claimed 7,6-second sprint to three figures and consumption of 7,8 L/100 km.
8. Volvo XC90 T6 AWD R-Design: R1 030 224
Unlike the other engines on this list, the T6 version of Volvo’s swish SUV makes use of both turbocharging and supercharging, and the result is that its 2,0-litre mill is easily the most powerful here, churning out 235 kW and 400 N.m. Drive is channelled to all four wheels via an eight-speed auto, with Volvo claiming a 6,5-second dash to 100 km/h and a consumption of 8,0L/100 km.
http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/8-most-expensive-four-cylinder-vehicles-in-sa/
If you’re dropping over a million bucks on a new vehicle, you’d expect something relatively hefty to be resting beneath the bonnet (or over the rear axle), right?
Well, it seems that’s not always the case. We tasked ourselves with nosing around the South African new vehicle market to identify the eight most expensive vehicles powered by four-cylinder engines (petrol or diesel; we’re not fussy). And all bear a starting price of more than R1-million.
Check out what we found below (but bear in mind that we’ve excluded often-costly hybrid models – such as the Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine and BMW 740e eDrive – from this list)…
1. Jaguar XJ L i4 Premium Luxury: R1 404 702
An XJ with a four-pot? For more than R1,4-million? We did a double-take, too. This long-wheelbase model’s turbocharged 2,0-litre engine makes 177 kW and 340 N.m, which the British automaker says is enough for a 7,9-second sprint to 100 km/h. Drive is sent to the rear wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission, with the claimed combined fuel consumption coming in at 9,0 L/100 km.
2. Alfa Romeo 4C Spider: R1 340 900
The 4C Spider uses a 1,7-litre turbo-petrol worth 177 kW and 350 N.m – similar figures to that of the XJ above – but because it weighs as much as a bag of feathers, this translates to a claimed 0-100 km/h time of 4,5 seconds and a top speed of 257 km/h. The rear wheels are fed through a six-speed automated dual-clutch, and Alfa claims a highly optimistic consumption of 6,9 L/100km. If you prefer a proper roof and want to save R178 000, there’s always the coupé…
3. Mercedes-Benz V250d Avantgarde: R1 158 696
Third place goes to the poshest four-cylinder V-Class on the market, the V250d in Avantgarde trim, which makes use of a 2,1-litre turbodiesel engine sending 140 kW and 440 N.m to the rear wheels via a seven-speed automatic gearbox. Considering the size of the thing, its claimed 9,1-second dash to three figures isn’t half bad, although the combined fuel economy of 6,0 L/100 km seems more than just a little unlikely…
4. Mercedes-Benz E300 Coupé Edition 1: R1 072 060
The second Mercedes on this list, the Edition 1 version of the E300 Coupé makes 180 kW and 370 N.m from its 2,0-litre turbocharged heart, speeding to three figures in a claimed 6,4 seconds. A nine-speed automatic is standard and the Stuttgart-based automaker states a fuel figure of 7,0 L/100 km.
5. BMW X5 xDrive25d M Sport: R1 059 664
The X5 xDrive25d makes use of a 2,0-litre turbodiesel sending 170 kW and 500 N.m to all four wheels courtesy of an eight-speed automatic. The obligatory 0-100 km/h dash takes a claimed 7,7 seconds, while BMW reckons the oil-burner will sip at just 5,6 L/100 km.
6. Jaguar F-Type Convertible 221kW R-Dynamic: R1 057 402
While the most expensive four-pot Jaguar F-Type wasn’t technically available in dealers at the time of writing, the local order books were open, which meant it made this list. The rear-wheel-drive convertible’s 2,0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder heart makes 221 kW and 400 N.m, which the British automaker says it enough for a 5,7-second dash to 100 km/h. An eight-speed auto comes standard, with claimed efficiency pegged at 7,2 L/100 km.
7. Range Rover Evoque Autobiography Si4: R1 051 054
Coming in at slightly more than the convertible version of the Evoque, the Autobiography model uses the same engine as the XJ above, which means it has 177 kW and 340 N.m with which to play. In this case, however, the oomph is sent to all four corners, with a claimed 7,6-second sprint to three figures and consumption of 7,8 L/100 km.
8. Volvo XC90 T6 AWD R-Design: R1 030 224
Unlike the other engines on this list, the T6 version of Volvo’s swish SUV makes use of both turbocharging and supercharging, and the result is that its 2,0-litre mill is easily the most powerful here, churning out 235 kW and 400 N.m. Drive is channelled to all four wheels via an eight-speed auto, with Volvo claiming a 6,5-second dash to 100 km/h and a consumption of 8,0L/100 km.
http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/8-most-expensive-four-cylinder-vehicles-in-sa/
kripstoe
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Interesting, but it's not really about engine size anymore, is it? That's like saying 8 MOST EXPENSIVE VEHICLES WITH LEATHER SEATS IN SA.