THE CITROËN CX CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF AUTOMOTIVE EXCELLENCE AND PROGRESS 2024-09-11 Synonymous with elegance and aerodynamics, the Citroën CX, launched at the end of August 1974, is celebrating its fiftieth anniversary. More than a million of these cars were produced over a 16-year period. Elected Car of the Year in 1975, it was also the car of choice for French presidents and rally drivers. add_circle_outline
Defender marks 70 years of British Red Cross partnership with Land Rover Classic restoration at Goodwood Revival 2024-09-07 Defender is reviving a classic Series IIA Red Cross ambulance with the help of Land Rover Classic, to celebrate the 70th anniversary of its enduring humanitarian charity partnership Restoration will debut at Goodwood Revival to celebrate a landmark year for Land Rover’s association with the British Red Cross, which stretches back to 1954 add_circle_outline
Cars in the Park 2024 a huge success on August 4 at Zwartkops 2024-08-07 The Pretoria Old Motor Club is celebrating yet another successful Cars in the Park show at Zwartkops Raceway, after a bumper day in glorious weather on August 4, 2024. It was the 42nd rendition of South Africa’s biggest one-day car show and chief organiser Frik Kraamwinkel says he would be hard put to recall a show that has run so smoothly. add_circle_outline
Discovery celebrates 35 years of ingenious versatility with Anniversary Edition and powerful new engine 2024-07-29 35 years of Discovery: Land Rover reveals special Anniversary Edition to celebrate 35 years of world’s most ingenious full-size seven-seat SUV New engine: Powerful and efficient 3.0-litre Ingenium diesel with 257kW joins existing petrol engine Comfort and convenience: Specification changes across the range support Discovery’s world-class comfort and convenience add_circle_outline
ISUZU Celebrates 45 Years of Local Bakkie Production with Limited Edition D-MAX 45 2024-07-29 GQEBERHA – ISUZU Motors South Africa is celebrating its legacy of producing segment-defining ISUZU bakkies in the country over the past 45 years with the launch of the limited edition D-MAX 45, competitively priced at R906 100. add_circle_outline
Lifelong quest comes true for Jeep® brand enthusiast 2024-07-16 Vincent Koekemoer bought a Jeep® Willys for ZAR21 000 after a 40-year search He took three years to restore it to its original condition with original parts Now he has four Willys, two on the road and two in restoration add_circle_outline
Pre-war Rolls-Royces to star at Cars in the Park on Sunday, August 24, 2024 2024-07-16 A magnificent line-up of pre-World War Two Rolls-Royce cars will be a highlight of this year’s Cars in the Park at Zwartkops Raceway on Sunday, August 4. These British machines were built in an era when Rolls-Royces were considered to be the best cars in the world, and even today that aura of magnificence surrounds each and every Rolls-Royce built since the company began producing cars in 1904. add_circle_outline
The Classic Car Show’s first two-day event starts this Saturday at Nasrec! 2024-07-03 German vs Jap modern classics and customs will be pre-delivered to Nasrec and on show all weekend Tickets available through Computicket at R100 for adults and R30 for children under 12 Tickets valid for one day only. The show runs each day from 8 am to 5 pm add_circle_outline
The First Santos Beach Auto Extremo – Mossel Bay, September 1, 2024 A show of Retro Classics and Modern Supercars 2024-07-25 The first Santos Beach Auto Extremo takes place in Mossel Bay on Sunday September 1, 2024 and will be a celebration of both classic cars and modern supercars. The waterfront setting for this exclusive car show rivals any similar venue in the world and will set the tone for what will become an annual event within touching distance of one of the most beautiful beaches in southern Africa. add_circle_outline
Cars in the Park 2024 at Zwartkops is just one month away 2024-06-28 Classic car owners in the Gauteng and Pretoria regions have just one month to prepare for the biggest car show of the year. The 42nd running of the Cars in the Park takes place at the Zwartkops Raceway outside Pretoria on Sunday August 4, 2024 and promises to be yet another blockbuster event. add_circle_outline
Countdown to The Classic Car Show 2024 at Nasrec on July 6 and 7 2024-06-25 With less than two weeks to go for the 2024 edition of The Classic Car Show, excitement is building as the event at Nasrec Expo Centre enters a whole new era. For the first time in the show’s history, enthusiasts will be treated to a two-day event running on the first Saturday and Sunday in July. add_circle_outline
Two days of Petrolhead Heaven – The Classic Car Show 2024, Nasrec, July 6-7 2024-06-14 Two full days of petrolhead heaven are on offer at The Classic Car Show, incorporating the German vs Jap show, at Nasrec Expo Centre on July 6 and 7, 2024. Thousands of traditional classics and modified modern classics are expected at the event, which last year drew record crowds at Nasrec as a one-day event. add_circle_outline
The Classic Car Show and Jap vs German Show to be run over two days on July 6 and 7, 2024 2024-06-05 Big news for The Classic Car Show 2024 is that this year’s event will be held over two days at Nasrec Expo Centre, south west of Johannesburg. The show will be held on July 6 and 7, 2024, and promises a feast of motoring entertainment. “It was amazing to see the huge crowd we had last year, but logistically it was becoming difficult to manage,” said organiser Paulo Calisto. “We decided that with so much interest, going for a two-day event was the logical option, and we are really excited about the new format.” add_circle_outline
Count down to Cars in the Park on August 4, 2024 2024-05-27 The count-down to South Africa’s biggest classic car event has begun in earnest. On August 4, 2024, the 42nd Cars in the Park will take place at the Zwartkops Raceway near Pretoria, and the signs are that once again the event will be bigger and better than ever. add_circle_outline
Celebrating 60 Years of ISUZU Trucks: A Legacy of Innovation and Excellence in South Africa: A Legacy of Innovation and Excellen 2024-05-15 Since our inception, ISUZU Trucks has been synonymous with quality and performance. We entered the South African market in 1964 introducing the iconic ISUZU Elfin TKG 10 petrol-engine 1½ ton truck, marking the beginning of a legacy that would shape the transportation industry for decades to come. add_circle_outline
Ford Goes to the Movies – Iconic On-screen Moments over the Past 100 Years 2024-05-09 A Mustang made the first of its many movie appearances in the classic Bond film, Goldfinger in 1964 The 1967 Ford Mustang GT Fastback model driven by Steve McQueen in the 1968 movie Bullitt spawned a Mustang Bullitt tribute car, that was locally available in limited numbers during 2019 add_circle_outline
CITROËN AMI CHANGES COLOUR AND INTRODUCES NEW VERSIONS TO CELEBRATE ITS 4TH ANNIVERSARY 2024-05-07 Additionally, the Citroën Ami range is evolving by merging the high-end Tonic and Pop versions to create the new Peps version, a blend of contrasts, graphics, and colourful accents, along with features to make daily life easier.For professional use, My Cargo Kit is a new clever module offered as an accessory that replaces the Cargo version and allows keeping a practical and functional loading space while being able to be folded to accommodate two people. add_circle_outline
CITROËN CELEBRATES 90 YEARS OF THE TRACTION AVANT, AN ICONIC MODEL WITH 100 PATENTS 2024-05-07 Nicknamed the car with 100 patents, it combined the most modern solutions of the time. In addition to front-wheel drive, it notably featured a monocoque structure, hydraulic brakes, and independent suspension on all four wheels. Full of innovations, Traction Avant is still inspiring the brand in both comfort and technical solutions. A true benchmark for road holding and comfort, the Traction Avant continued production until 1957. add_circle_outline
Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint turns 70 2024-04-23 Unveiled in its Sprint version at the Turin Motor Show on April 21, 1954, the legendary Alfa Romeo Giulietta – “la fidanzata d’Italia” (‘Italy's sweetheart’) – is now 70 years old The Alfa Romeo Centro Stile has created a specific logo to celebrate its anniversary. Official event the first weekend of June at the Arese Museum, with a parade, a Backstage conference, and a special exhibition add_circle_outline
Volkswagen AutoPavilion marks 20 years of celebrating heritage 2024-03-19 KARIEGA – In March 2004, the Volkswagen Group Africa plant in Kariega opened the doors to its own heritage centre for the first time. The VW AutoPavilion, which was built following a R13-million investment, was established with the ultimate aim of giving a home to Volkswagen’s history and iconic vehicles, which could be enjoyed by employees and automotive fans alike. add_circle_outline
Visiting One of South Africa’s Best Model T Collections 2024-02-23 He prides himself in ensuring that all of his cars are period correct and that everything on a restored model is exactly as it should be. “For example, my 1914 Model T Racer has a 1914 engine fitted, it has the correct differential, the correct cooling and correct steering systems. These things are important to me.” add_circle_outline
A brief history of PEUGEOT in South Africa 2024-02-16 When it comes to automobile brands, PEUGEOT is amongst the oldest and began its foray on the African continent very soon after it was created. The PEUGEOT lion, symbolising the qualities of the saw blades produces by Peugeot Frères, was registered in 1858. It began to roar in Africa at the end of the 19th century, making it one of the oldest automobile brands on the continent. add_circle_outline
A record crowd of over 13 000 for the George Old Car Show 2024 2024-02-15 The organising club, the Southern Cape Old Car Club, reported that there were just over 13 000 visitors this year, out-stripping the figures from the 2023 event, which had been seen as the bench-mark figure for this amazing classic car event, which was in its 27th rendition in 2024. add_circle_outline
A German theme for the George Old Car Show 2024, on February 10 and 11 2024-01-30 This year The George Old Car Show has adapted a special German theme for the 27th running of the event which takes place on February 10-11 at its traditional venue at the Eden Technical College in the heart of this beautiful Garden Route City. add_circle_outline
Classic cars from all over South Africa heading for the George Old Car Show on February 10 and 11, 2024 2024-01-19 Pristine classic cars from all corners of the country will be streaming into George in the second weekend of February in 2024 for the 27th rendition of the George Old Car Show. Upwards of 1 000 classic cars are expected for this highly-rated motorised festival. add_circle_outline
Eight Mercedes-Benz 300SLs to headline the 2024 George Old Car Show 2024-01-09 The biggest gathering of original Mercedes-Benz 300SL sports cars will take place at the 2024 George Old Car Show on the weekend of February 10 to 11. A total of eight of the nine original series 300SLs residing in South Africa will be at the show, which is now in its 27th rendition in 2024. add_circle_outline
Cars.co.za and BMW Group SA join forces to produce the official BMW SA 50th Anniversary Video Chronicles 2023-11-23 From humble beginnings in the early Seventies as Praetor Assemblers, which built unique-to-South-Africa Glas-derived models, to a brand that is deeply embedded in South African motoring culture today, the BMW story has been a fascinating one. add_circle_outline