New model blitz: Benz, BMW + Porsche

Struggling to view this? Click here for online version.     BMW i3 and i8 shown Concept versions of BMW's long-awaited i3 and i8 "green cars" were finally unveiled to a host of international journalists last week. The first model, the i3 Concept, will be BMW's first series-production, all-electric vehicle. Keeping in-line with BMW's product ethos, this will be the first mass-produced electric vehicle that will also offer a high level of luxury.     July vehicle sales data released   Renault Twingo heading for Frankfurt                   Opel Asta GTC suspension details   Development of Honda's new Civic (with video)           Prepare to be blitzed! Wilhelm Lutjeharms writes... [E-mail the author] If you are a fan of German road machines, we've got tantalising new content from abroad and home soil. CAR's editor, Hannes Oosthuizen, travelled to Porsche's home to test drive the impressive Panamera Turbo S, a four-door saloon that leaves some supercars behind! Associate editor Sudhir Matai's back from Berlin and you can read his first thoughts on the new BMW 1 Series hatch, an eagerly-anticipated car that will be available locally in November. Also, don't miss associate editor Gareth Dean's impressions of the Mercedes-Benz C180 BlueEfficiency Coupe. This past week several manufacturers released either a picture or two, or some sort of development news, regarding upcoming models that will be introduced at next month's Frankfurt Motor Show. These include, to name only two, the funky-faced Renault Twingo and Honda's Civic hatch, both of which will be launched in South Africa early next year. Naamsa has also released the new-vehicle sales figures for the month of July. Have a look at our commentary and you can also download the full report from our website. For a proper laugh, visit our blogsite and watch possibly the most humorous prayer you have ever heard. Have a look on Facebook and Twitter where we will be celebrating Women's Day with prizes that includes, amongst other things, a Tom-Tom GPS.       A closer look at the BMW i3   Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupé   Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupé drifting It will only be available to South Africans later this year, but fans of Mercedes-Benz's Facebook fan page in the USA picked the concept for this drift video as the stunt they would like to see filmed. Under the bonnet of this two-door C-Class is the iconic 6,2-litre V8 petrol engine that develops 336 kW and 600 N.m. BMW i8 explained     Porsche Panamera Turbo S Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupé BMW 1 Series hatch Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Volkswagen Passat 1,8 TSI Comfortline We criticised the previous generation Passat for its large price premium over its competitors, despite offering less standard equipment and comparable levels of performance. The new Passat, on the other hand, is a more sophisticated car compared with its predecessor.   BMW 1 Series in Germany   Renault Sandero 1,4 Ambiance   Porsche Panamera Turbo S CAR editor Hannes Oosthuizen visited Germany to drive to fastest and most powerful Panamera yet, the Turbo S. Delivering 405 kW and 800 N.m of torque, what was the experience like from behind the wheel and along the narrow back roads of Germany? Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupé       The Sinsheim Museum Hannes Oosthuizen If you're interested in automotive history, then chances are you're also quite keen on motorsport, bikes, fighter jets, supersonic jets, racing boats and military vehicles.   Read more... Long Term Update: Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde Gareth Dean You learn a lot of things about your companion when you undertake a lengthy road trip: from political views, musical preferences and the throw-away comments…   Read more... Save fuel the sensible way Ivo Vegter Energy minister Dipuo Peters has proposed to employ a team of expert consultants, at taxpayer expense, in order to conduct a study. The question? Will reducing speed limits save hard-pressed South Africans money?   Read more... South Africans like boring cars Daantjie Badenhorst What does it take to produce a car that has the potential of becoming a top seller in South Africa? This is probably a subject that few motoring enthusiasts have bothered to do any research on…   Read more...

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