LETTER | 'Wake up, Ford SA!' - reader calls on Blue Oval brand to not only rely on Ranger
Wheels24 reader Ian Nicholl questions Ford's logic not having the Focus ST available for local buyers.
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Wheels24 reader Ian Nicholl questions Ford's logic not having the Focus ST available for local buyers.
The name is Manta – Opel Manta. A car as timeless as Her Majesty's most famous secret agent, it was launched over 50 years ago with a four-cylinder petrol engine.
• Both derivatives make use of 1.2-litre engines mated to either a five-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmissions. • • For more motoring stories, visit Wheels24. Much has been said of Citroen's reintroduction into the local market since they said goodbye in 2016. Some reckoned its comeback was a proverbial shot in the foot, while others saw it as short-lived optimism after a relatively short hiatus. To officially rubberstamp their new 'homecoming' in South Africa in 2019, they launched the C3 and C5 Aircross SUVs - now they've added a facelifted C3 hatchback to the model line...
• It makes use of a turbocharged 2.0-litre 4-cylinder engine delivering 141kW/280Nm, mated to a seven-speed DCT transmission. • • For more motoring stories, visit Wheels24. Nothing is what it used to be any more; take Rascal sweets and Oros juice as an example - they just don't make them like they used to. The same can pretty much be said about the evolution of vehicles being produced today compared to its earlier models from 20 years ago. Cars can now talk and even drive themselves - heck, flying prototypes are in the pipeline too. What does this have to do with a bar of soap? In sh...
Kia has come into its own over the last decade with some solid and affordable offerings stocking the arsenal against the likes of Hyundai and Renault. Even though SUVs have taken centre-stage as the preference for most prospective buyers due to space and value for money, several passenger vehicles are also well worth the money and ticks all the essential boxes. One of them is the Picanto. Having first made its debut in 2004, the compact hatchback has gone from frugal city runner with overalls to donning a premium suit in the last decade, with chief designer Peter Schreyer the driving force be...