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Spotted in SA: Next Isuzu KB

Isuzu Europe is to launch a fresh version of the KB bakkies later this year but some are already in SA - and were spotted by a Wheels24 reader in Upington.

Top safety for Honda, Jeep lags

Cars available in South Africa now are benefiting from changes to the Euro-NCAP crash safety tests although one junior SUV's woeful performance also highlights those that have seemingly been left behind…

DA slams Botha's toll praise

The proposed tolls for the Gauteng system of freeways could be "an unmitigated success", an economist has said, with the province's wealthy paying 94% of the fees, although the DA has said it strongly opposes this view.

Hummer driver's trial date set

A 31-year-old Zambian who allegedly collided with and killed two motorcyclists while driving a Hummer will stand trial in June, 2012, almost two years after the horrific incident.

New-car smell 'is bad for you'

Enjoy that “new car smell”? You may want to go easy on the sniffing because car interiors often contain levels of chemicals that could be harmful to your health.

Outrage over blocked fire-engine

A video showing drivers in Beijing refusing to give way to a fire engine has renewed concern over increasingly selfish public behaviour in China.

Birthday Bertone looks to the past

Bertone plans to celebrate its centenary in style with a concept for March’s Geneva show that pays tribute to one of its favourite sons.

Pug hot hatch for Geneva

Peugeot will introduce two concept vehicles based on its 208 hatchback, including a study of its next hot hatch, at the 2012 Geneva auto show.

Now open! World’s biggest BMW shop

The BMW Group has opened the world’s largest showroom in Abu Dhabi for its four brands - BMW, Mini, Rolls-Royce and BMW motorcycles.

Cruze hatch a match for SA

General Motors SA has taken the plunge - the Cruze hatchback will be launch here later in 2012.

GM reports R5.7bn loss

General Motors Europe was been hit by an operating loss of $747-million (R5.7-billion) in 2011 despite the automaker's US division scoring a record profit.

Merc gets smart with iPad sales

Mercedes-Benz UK has launched an iPad brochure application - an interactive experience that supersedes the traditional printed brochure.

Gauteng licence scam probed

Three tow-truck drivers have appeared in the Brakpan Magistrate's Court in connection with fraudulent driving licences - which has spurred a large-scale investigation.

Auto bail-out in White House fray

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has called on the US government to sell its stake in General Motors now - a move that could cost taxpayers close to R110-billion.

Is this SA's worst skedonk?

Kimberley police have impounded a 1976 Toyota bakkie whose only roadworthy part was its windscreen. The windscreen wipers? Well, that's another story...

SPIED: Hyundai’s Tiguan-fighter

Hyundai is planning to replace its ageing Sante Fe with a new model to rival Volkswagen’s Tiguan.

SPIED: Next Hyundai MPV

Hyundai has been punishing its prototypes in the frigid north of Scandinavia and our spies have uncovered its latest model. Check out the coming ix30!

Bahrain GP still on - FIA

The Bahrain Grand Prix is still on for April 2012, despite opposition protests marking the one-year anniversary of a civil uprising in the Gulf kingdom.

Merc shows off mini Vito

Mercedes-Benz will introduce a new and smaller panel van to complement the Sprinter and Vito delivery vehicles.

Ex-roads boss 'signed illegal deal'

The former head of the Gauteng roads and transport department is being charged for gross negligence related to an allegedly illegal R3-billion contract.