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Toyota Fortuner Mild-Hybrid Diesel With Better Mileage Likely Coming To India - zigwheels.com - India - county Power - South Africa

Toyota Fortuner Mild-Hybrid Diesel With Better Mileage Likely Coming To India

Toyota India might launch the Fortuner with a mild-hybrid engine later this year. The updated model was introduced in South Africa a while ago and should offer better low-end driveability and fuel efficiency. Apart from the updated powertrain, there are no expected changes in the Toyota Fortuner. The Fortuner mild-hybrid gets the same 2.8-litre diesel engine, paired with a 48v mild-hybrid system. Power in the South African model is 3 PS down at 201 PS, but torque output remains the same at 500 Nm. Internationally, the Fortuner mild-hybrid gets only the six-speed torque converter automatic, but we suspect it will be introduced in India with the man

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‘Groundbreaking’ Defender Octa Confirmed for SA in Limited Numbers - carmag.co.za - Usa - Sweden - Britain - France - city Dubai - South Africa

‘Groundbreaking’ Defender Octa Confirmed for SA in Limited Numbers

Scheduled to make its official debut on 3 July, 2024, Jaguar Land Rover South Africa has confirmed the local introduction of the ‘groundbreaking’ Defender Octa. Here’s what you can expect from the upcoming model…

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SVI Hands BMW X3 the Bulletproof Treatment - carmag.co.za - Germany - South Africa

SVI Hands BMW X3 the Bulletproof Treatment

Signifying a first for Africa, SVI Engineering , with approval from BMW, is now offering the X3 with an armouring package. Here’s what you can expect, including how much it will cost you to convert your X3 into a bulletproof Beemer.

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Road to Simola Hillclimb with Volkswagen - carmag.co.za - South Africa - city Cape Town

Road to Simola Hillclimb with Volkswagen

Embarking on the weekend with Volkswagen at the Simola Hillclimb, our journey from Gqeberha to Knysna in the Transporter marked the beginning of an exhilarating experience. Here’s a brief rundown of our day and what to anticipate during this eagerly awaited weekend.

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Nissan South Africa’s Spirit of Africa Challenge Recap - carmag.co.za - South Africa

Nissan South Africa’s Spirit of Africa Challenge Recap

We recently had the opportunity to join Nissan South Africa for its second Spirit of Africa challenge, hosted at Zeerust farm in the North West. Here’s a recap of  our thrilling experiences on this unforgettable adventure.

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BMW rules out a pickup, but it's open to launching a more rugged SUV - autoblog.com - Usa - Britain - Australia - South Africa

BMW rules out a pickup, but it's open to launching a more rugged SUV

BMW has orbited around the pickup segment several times over the past few years without landing in it. In 2016, right after Mercedes-Benz badge-engineered a Nissan Navara into the short-lived X-Class, one of the Munich-based company's executives confirmed his team was «watching the [pickup] space closely.» In 2019, an X7-based pickup concept made its debut to haul motorcycles. The final call is no, however.

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Ford Seeks New Territory in SA with Chinese-built SUV - carmag.co.za - China - South Africa

Ford Seeks New Territory in SA with Chinese-built SUV

Seeking new territory in South Africa’s hotly-contested SUV segment, the new Ford Territory has finally landed on local shores. We take a closer look at why this model is such an important product for Ford SA. 

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Omoda 7 Is Chery’s Latest Plug-In Hybrid Crossover With A 746-Mile Range - carscoops.com - Britain - state Indiana - Australia - city Beijing - South Africa

Omoda 7 Is Chery’s Latest Plug-In Hybrid Crossover With A 746-Mile Range

Chery has presented the latest model adorned with the Omoda badge in the form of the Omoda 7. Presented at the Beijing Auto Show, this crossover will be positioned above the Omoda 5 and rival the likes of the Toyota RAV4 in select global markets.Found beneath the skin of the new Omoda 7 is a stretched version of the Omoda 5’s platform. It is 4,621 mm (182 inches) long, 1,872 mm (73.7 inches) wide, and stands 1,673 mm (65.8 inches) tall with a 2,700 mm (106.2-inch) wheelbase.

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