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
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 add_circle_outline
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. add_circle_outline
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. add_circle_outline
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. add_circle_outline
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. add_circle_outline
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. add_circle_outline
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 add_circle_outline
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. add_circle_outline
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. add_circle_outline
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 add_circle_outline
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 add_circle_outline
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. add_circle_outline
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 add_circle_outline
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. add_circle_outline
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. add_circle_outline