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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ford’s Southern African Legacy – Iconic cars through the decades 2023-10-25

The Ford Sierra XR8, a true South African muscle car, featured a 5.0-litre V8 engine from the Ford Mustang Ford introduced modern classics in the 1990s and 2000s, including performance models like the Ford ST and RS family, and the legendary Ford Mustang in 2015

HISTORIC, ICONIC AND POPULAR: THE 2 CV CELEBRATES ITS 75TH BIRTHDAY. 2023-09-29

To celebrate this anniversary, eight portraits of noteworthy 2 CVs were produced at the Citroën Conservatoire. On 7 October, a gathering of seventy-five 2 CVs open to the public will take place at the Conservatoire at Aulnay-sous-Bois. The 2 CV has its roots in the “TPV” (“Toute Petite Voiture” or “very small car”) project in 1936 –it aimed at making cars versatile, economical and accessible.

Authentic and original: Land Rover Classic introduces new Classic Defender parts at Goodwood Revival 2023-09-27

Land Rover Classic is the official heritage division for the company offering a curated collection of quality engineered parts and accessories in the aftermarket for the original adventure vehicle, as well as luxury limited-edition vehicles, and authentic experiences

The 41st Cars in the Park – a wealth of history and passion 2023-08-10

The Cars in the Park celebration of motoring at Zwartkops Raceway on August 6, 2023, show-cased the amazing wealth of classic car history we have in this country. From 6 am enthusiasts were queuing to get into the circuit grounds and within hours classics spanning over a century of invaluable history lined the circuit in all sorts of shapes and sizes.

Count-down to Cars in the Park 2023 at Zwartkops on August 6 2023-07-27

If you are out and about at dawn in the Pretoria area on Sunday, August 6, 2023, don’t be surprised to be sharing the road with hundreds, or perhaps even thousands of classic cars as they head for the Zwartkops Raceway, south-west of the Capital City.

Alfa Romeo 4C Designer’s Cut”: a Heritage one-off on the 10th anniversary of the 4C 2023-07-21

Launched in 2013, the Alfa Romeo 4C still embodies the brand’s values of Italian style, performance, and technical excellence aimed at providing the most enjoyable driving experience in total safety.

Incredible record crowd for The Classic Car Show on July 9 2023-07-12

An all-time Nasrec Expo Centre record crowd showed up for The Classic Car Show on Sunday July 9. An unprecedented 88 000 people pulled in to Nasrec, south-west of Johannesburg, to see an expo centre packed with classic cars from the 1950s, ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s, and a huge exhibition of the power of modern classics in the gigantic German versus Jap segment.

The Classic Car Show to warm the hearts of car enthusiasts at Nasrec on Sunday July 9 2023-06-29

The show will run to 4 pm and prices at the gate are R100 for adults and R30 for children under 12 Computicket pre-booked prices are R80 for adults and R20 for children under 12 Secure parking will be available for spectators at R30 Food, drinks, helicopter rides, drifting and family entertainment will be on offer

It’s Germany vs Japan at Nasrec on July 9, 2023! 2023-06-22

The 10th rendition of the hugely popular car show known as German vs Jap is set to warm up the Nasrec Expo Centre, south of Johannesburg, on July 9, 2023. Chief organiser Dawood Hoosein says that over 1000 red-hot German and Japanese cars are expected for this year’s event, which promises a day filled with breath taking sights of some of the best customised cars in the country.

British classics set to shine at Cars in the Park 2023 on August 6 at Zwartkops 2023-06-21

Some 2 500 classic cars and up to 10 000 spectators are expected at the event, and a standout entrant will be a special recreation of a Le Mans-winning 1953 Jaguar C-Type.

Stellantis Heritage Department and Alfa Romeo feature at the 2023 “1000 Miglia“ 2023-06-20

Only a few hours left to go before the green light at the 41st historical re-enactment of the “1000 Miglia”, the regularity competition reserved for vintage cars produced by 1957, due to battle on the traditional route from Brescia to Rome and back

Jaguar Classic unveils tribute to first E-type race wins with the E-type ZP Collection 2023-06-06

Every client will receive a matching Everoak helmet inspired by the original drivers’ helmets handmade by Bill Vero, who has been crafting them since the 1950s, in bags specially created by the in-house trimmers at Jaguar Classic

Cortinas to make a big splash at The Classic Car Show on July 9 at Nasrec 2023-06-01

Hundreds of classic cars expected at Nasrec Expo Centre, Johannesburg, from 8 am. The show will run to 4 pm and prices at the gate are R100 for adults and R30 for children under 12. Secure parking will be available for spectators. Food, drink and family entertainment will be on offer.

The Classic Car Show happens once again at Nasrec on Sunday, July 9, 2023 2023-05-22

Prices are R100 for adults and R30 for children under 12. Computicket prices are R80 for adults and R20 for children under-12 A flea market, drifting, a kiddies play area and helicopter rides will keep the whole family entertained

IGNITION TV EXPANDS TO DSTV’S ACCESS BOUQUET 2023-04-04

IGNITION TV, South Africa’s No 1 destination for car fanatics and petrolheads is about to shift a gear.

Classics of all types on show at SentiMETAL Gathering this Sunday 2023-03-28

The SentiMETAL Gathering returns on Sunday 26 March for the first time this year, in partnership with J1 Auto SA. The venue will be the spectacular Lourensford Estate and, more specifically, the Abru Motor Studio, in Somerset West.

CAPE 1000 Welcomes the Public! 2023-03-14

The Cape 1000 is about displaying rare and exotic cars and allowing owners to compete and enjoy their machines across the scenic Western Cape.

Updated: Join the LandyFest long weekend outdoor extravaganza! 2023-03-17

The original Africa-conquering Land Rover Classics vehicles that have been taming the continent since 1949, are back at the bigger, better – and longer – 2023 LandyFest.

MASERATI IS BACK AT THE I.C.E. IN ST. MORITZ WITH ITS GLOWING TRIDENT 2023-02-27

Modena, February 20, 2023 – Maserati is delighted to continue its partnership with The I.C.E. St. Moritz – International Concours of Elegance – hosted in the glamourous setting of the frozen lake of St. Moritz, bringing together the best in classic cars with collectors, car enthusiasts and jet setters from all over the world.

South Africa’s Most Beautiful Drive – The Cape 1000 2023-02-21

Within a very short space of time this year’s event was sold out with the maximum of 60 cars registered for, “South Africa’s Most Beautiful Drive”.

Star of recent 1000 Miglia Experience UAE is now available to buy from Jaguar Classic 2023-01-10

A 1950 Jaguar XK120 from the Jaguar Classic Collection that recently competed at the 1000 Miglia Experience UAE is now available for purchase as a ‘Works Legend’

The Cape 1000 2023 - Exciting new category added 2022-11-18

Already confirmed for this new, fifth category is a very exciting 1965 Shelby Daytona Coupe “Continuation”, a 1933 Ford Model B Pickup RestoMod and a 1956 Porsche 365 Speedster Recreation.

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Classics from all over South Africa are expected at the 42nd Cars in the Park at the Zwartkops Raceway, located south west of Pretoria on the R55. Over 2 500 classic and special-interest cars are expected at the show to arrive from 6 am on Sunday, August 4, while the show will be open to the public from 8.30 am.

Mahindra launches the XUV 3XO – the ‘New Disruptor’ in compact SUVs

Standard 6 airbags, ESP and all-wheel disk braking across the range Offering Level 2 ADAS with 10 standard safety features 1.2L turbo petrol engine with 82kW, 200Nm offering a dynamic acceleration of 0-60km/h in just 4.6* seconds All AT models fitted with a 6-speed fully automatic transmission with torque converter

Hyundai’s Cargo range have become formidable LCV competitors

From a humble beginning five years ago at a fitment centre in KwaZulu-Natal, Hyundai Automotive South Africa’s Grand i10 Cargo has grown to a formidable and somewhat unique competitor in a relatively new segment in the local motor industry.

New Chery Tiggo Cross to launch in South Africa before end of 2024

Chery South Africa is pleased to announce that the all-new Tiggo Cross is scheduled to launch locally before the end of 2024, bringing a stylish new exterior design and fresh technology to the country’s highly competitive compact SUV segment.

Suzuki Auto raises vital concerns around GNCAP report and release

Information from a 2019 test of older, non-SA specification vehicle used in 2024 report AASA did not communicate with Suzuki Auto SA prior to publication of report “We call on the AASA to follow due process and ensure that the information they share is relevant to the South African market and factually correct,” says Havenga.

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