MOTORSPORTS

The first 100 per cent electrically powered Porsche is on its way. During its meeting last Friday, the supervisory board of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG gave the green light for the Mission E project. Dr. Oliver Blume, Chairman of the Porsche Executive Board, referred to the decision as ...

The all-new Mazda MX-5 that was recently launched in South Africa has been named 2015-2016 Car of the Year by the Japan Automotive Hall of Fame (JAHFA). The award ceremony was held at Mazda’s Tokyo office. The MX-5 Roadster is the third Mazda to win the award following the Mazda ...

 History has been made as the most anticipated new model introduction in Ford South Africa’s illustrious history, the launch of the Ford Mustang, has finally become a reality, to the delight of motoring enthusiasts countrywide. Coming for the first in Right-Hand Drive, the new Mustang is Ford’s most revered and ...

In its first year as an official NFL sponsor, Hyundai is returning to the Super Bowl marketing game in a big way. During the Super Bowl 50 broadcast on Feb. 7, 2016, Hyundai will run two in-game 30-second spots before halftime, with the new creative appearing during the first and second quarter ...

Honda has revealed its Ridgeline Baja Race Truck, a purpose-built racing machine that marks Honda’s return to off-road truck racing. The racing machine also provided an early glimpse at the styling direction for the all-new 2017 Honda Ridgeline pickup that will hit dealer showrooms in the first half of next ...

Jaguar Land Rover Special Operations department is still flaunting the unique qualities of its ‘new’ Lightweight E-type – hand-built by highly skilled Jaguar craftsmen in a new facility at Browns Lane. The car, which was conceived as period competition vehicle and suitable for FIA homologation for historic motorsport purposes, was ...

With the success of its sponsorship of the first Beach Polo tournament in Nigeria, March, through its Jaguar Land Rover brands, Coscharis Motors, which had earlier sponsored the Lagos Polo Club event in 2013 through Land Rover, is surely looking forward to another exciting event in 2016. The last event ...

Indian auto giants, Tata Motors, is set to break the rules as the Passenger Vehicle Business will be undertaking an overall brand association campaign with a brand ambassador for the first time. Tata Motors will be the first Indian brand endorsed by the international sports icon, Lionel Messi, in a ...

 ENGEN Volkswagen Cup racers appear set for the final battle as they compete at Zwartkops Raceway on Saturday, November 7, for the final time in 2015. This round, AUTO REPORT AFRICA gathered, will settle the matter of who wins, who finishes second and will be third in the series this year. ...

As a way of celebrating the spirit of the American road trip, Kia Motors America (KMA) Wednesday tickled Americans as it unveiled four all-new customised models at the opening day of the 2015 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show, thus showcasing America’s cultural diversity and Kia’s shared love of the ...