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Mercedes-AMG A45 S Final Edition: price and specs

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Mercedes-Benz is saying goodbye to the Mercedes-AMG A45 S with the release of the Final Edition. See local pricing below… Image: Mercedes-Benz The Mercedes-AMG A45 S is nearing the end of its life, with the German marque’s barnstorming hot hatch set to be discontinued in 2026. Now, in a fitting tribute, the Affalterbach brand has unleashed a new special edition. Meet the A45 S Final Edition. Among an array of other items, the Final Edition package includes the AMG Night Package and AMG Night Package II, high-gloss black finish for the model badging, a darkened front grille, ‘Final Edition’ badging, and black brake callipers. Aluminium AMG trim elements are also present. Mercedes-AMG A45 S Final Edition price in SA Listed on Mercedes-Benz’s local configurator, the Final Edition package is priced at R112 700. However, selecting this option “necessitates” several “adaptations”, such as the inclusion of the AMG Performance Seat Package Advanced (R82 000), Premium Package with Digital...
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New VW Caravelle officially launches in SA: price and specs

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Exclusively available in eHybrid format, VW South Africa has officially launched the all-new T7 Multivan Caravelle. See pricing and specs below… Image: VW Following Volkswagen South Africa’s 2026 Indaba, the German automaker’s local arm opened pre-orders for the all-new T7 Multivan Caravelle . Well, the box-fresh model – exclusively available in eHybrid format – has now officially launched in our market. The T7 Multivan Caravelle eHybrid’s plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain comprises a (130 kW/250 N.m) 1.5-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine and a single electric motor – the latter integrated into the six-speed dual-clutch transmission for a combined system output of 180 kW and 350 N.m of torque. Power is delivered to the road via VW’s eHybrid 4Motion all-wheel-drive system. The PHEV setup features a 19.7 kWh lithium-ion battery pack offering a claimed electric-only operating range of 95 km on a single, full charge. The Wolfsb...
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Audi Q9 revealed as new flagship SUV

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Audi has officially whipped the wraps off the Q9, the German marque’s new flagship SUV Q9. Image: Audi At launch, the Audi Q9 will be available with the choice of four (market-dependent) powertrain options: 3.0-litre V6 turbodiesel (TDI), 2.9-litre twin-turbocharged V6 petrol (TSI), 3.0-litre V6 turbopetrol (TSI), and 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 petrol. Incorporating Audi’s MHEV (Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle) technology, the V6 TDI can be had in two states of tune: 220 kW/630 N.m and 180 kW/500 N.m, with an additional 18 kW boost provided by the MHEV setup for short durations. Power is delivered to the road via the German marque’s quattro all-wheel drivetrain, coupled with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Producing 315 kW and 600 N.m of torque, the 2.9-litre V6 TSI will be offered in the US. The Chinese market will receive the 3.0-litre V6 TSI, which develops 269 kW. Sited below the bonnet of the SQ9, the 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 petrol unit produces 435 kW and 800 ...
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Ultra-luxurious Audi Q9 Horch on the cards?

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Poised to spearhead Audi’s upcoming Q9 lineup, what’s believed to be the Q9 Horch has been spotted undergoing testing. Here’s what we know so far about the ultra-luxurious model… Image: Stefan Baldauf/SB-Medien In May 2026, Audi offered a first glimpse of the Q9, the German marque’s upcoming new flagship SUV positioned above the Q7 and Q8, ahead of its global debut on 29 July 2026. While anticipation for the reveal builds, spy shots of what’s believed to be a Horch edition, which was previously dismissed by the Ingolstadt brand, undergoing testing have surfaced online. While the prototype remains heavily camouflaged, there are a few noticeable details that are said to indicate that this is the Q9 Horch. This includes a redesigned front fascia, replete with a grille featuring vertical slats, and new multi-spoke alloy wheels. From what we understand, the Q9 Horch will be further set apart via the extensive use of chrome trim and an (optional) two-ton...
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Land Rover Defender-rivalling Geely Galaxy Cruiser 700 detailed

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Likely bound for SA, the Geely Galaxy Cruiser has made its official debut. We detail the Chinese automaker’s Land Rover Defender rival. Image: Geely The Galaxy Cruiser 700 is the first model underpinned by Geely’s SEA-R platform and employs a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain. The PHEV setup pairs a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine with three electric motors – the latter coupled with the Chinese automaker’s ‘Goldon Short Blade Battery’ – for a combined power output of 830 kW, delivered to the road via an all-wheel drivetrain. While the firm has yet to announce battery capacity, reports from China have suggested a capacity of 70 kWh, which is said to offer an electric-only operating range of up to 350 km (CLTC) on a full charge. The Galaxy Cruiser 700 measures 5 085 mm in length and 1 999 mm in width; making it longer (up 67 mm) and slightly narrower (down 9 mm) than the Land Rover Defender 110. The Geely’s roofline is shorter than its British rival’s, a...
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GWM P500 with new 3.0-litre turbodiesel engine ‘coming soon’ to SA

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GWM has confirmed a new 3.0-litre turbodiesel engine is ‘coming soon’ to its local P500 lineup. Here’s what we know so far. Image: GWM As we highlighted in Every bakkie confirmed for SA in 2026 , GWM is set to introduce a 3.0-litre turbocharged diesel engine option to its local P500 lineup. Now, the Chinese automaker’s SA arm has announced the new powertrain is “coming soon” via a post published on Instagram. The 3.0-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged oil-burner produces 170 kW and 620 N.m of torque – increases of 35 kW and a substantial 140 N.m over the 2.4-litre, four-cylinder turbodiesel currently available with the P500. Power is delivered to the road via a four-wheel drivetrain, paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission. As a reminder, the flagship double-cab in GWM’s portfolio is also available in 2.0-litre hybrid (HEV) format. The HEV derivative produces combined system outputs of 255 kW – the latter making it one of the most powerful bakkies in SA – an...
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New Mercedes-Benz G-Class Cabriolet loses some camouflage in fresh teaser

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Mercedes-Benz has released a fresh teaser of the upcoming new G-Class Cabriolet. Here’s everything we know so far… Image: Mercedes-Benz In December 2025, we reported that Mercedes-Benz had begun testing the first prototypes of the new G-Class Cabriolet . Now, the German marque has released a fresh teaser, revealing more of the upcoming drop-top G-Wagon. Although the Stuttgart brand has remained tight-lipped about powertrain specifications for the convertible off-roader, judging by the signature side-exit exhausts and 22-inch alloy wheels, it seems likely that the Cabriolet will be available in G63 guise. This model would employ Mercedes-AMG’s 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8, which produces 430 kW and 850 N.m of torque. The petrol unit incorporates 48 V mild-hybrid tech, with an electric motor integrated into the AMG Speedshift TCT nine-speed transmission. While the “standard” model completes the 0-100 km/h dash in 4.4 seconds, the Cabriolet’s performance ...
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