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Often an enticing option when it comes to financing your dream car, opting for a so-called balloon finance package requires careful consideration.

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While many Chinese automotive brands have sought to establish a foothold in the South African market, none has been as successful to date as Great Wall Motors. Letโ€™s take a closer look at the steady progress GWM โ€“ and notably its Haval sub-brand โ€“ has made on our shores.

Its innovative features and generally ease-of-use format brought to the fore whilst South Africans were mandated to staying indoors, the appeal of the modern online auction experience looks set to continue even with our freedom of movement returned to us.

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From relatively humble beginnings, the proudly British Range Rover has established itself as the pinnacle premium SUV. With the introduction of the all-new fifth generation model, the brand is determined to keep up appearances.

One of the most efficient diamond processing plants in South Africa will come under the hammer on Thursday 16 August 2022, when Aucor Auctioneers closes the bid to sell the entire plant once used at the now defunct Voorspoed diamond mine.

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57 years later, is there are more iconic, universally enjoyed car model than the Ford Mustang? Available in South Africa since 2015, the current generation Pony car continues to defy both the sales odds, and its critics alike by simply remaining effortlessly cool.

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Now assembled in South Africa for export to the world, the third generation Nissan Navara continues to carve a relatively unassuming path through the local bakkie landscape. Tried and tested, itโ€™s a double-cab package that more than holds its own against its headline-hunting rivals.

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While the South African market presents unique challenges towards the adoption of electric mobility, whatโ€™s clear is that a move towards this form of emissions-free motoring is somewhat inevitable. Contributor Ian McLaren looks at where South Africa currently stands when it comes to e-mobility.

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Thereโ€™s nothing like the Big Screen inclusion of a car chance scene to capture the imagination of a petrolhead, young or old. From Knight Riderโ€™s talking Pontiac to 007 being handed the keys to a new Aston Martin, some of our favourite movie characters through the years have, indeed, been of the four-wheeled variety. We look at some of the highest-profile movie cars to have been sold at auction.

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We take them for granted, but the evolution of headlamp technology has as much to do with improved efficiency of the modern motor vehicle as it has does with ultimate safety on the road. We look back at how we arrived at the use of lasers to light the way.

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Whether Land Rover realised it or not, the decision to cease production of the original Defender model created a compelling niche for someone with both the vision and the means to occupy. The Ineos Grenadier is ready to assume residencyโ€ฆ

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Forced to be more cautions when venturing out from our respective personal bubbles, the prevalence of online shopping โ€“ including for big ticket items such as vehicles โ€“ has grown exponentially. One such outlet is the virtual auction floor. Welcoming more first-time attendees than ever before, we look at the pros and cons of buying from an auction, online or live.

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The sole point of contact between your vehicle and the road surface, itโ€™s critical to have a basic understanding of how, why and when to maintain your carโ€™s tyres. It stands to reason, too, that these components should be a high-priority check-list item when purchasing a pre-owned vehicle.

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Of all the new car launches scheduled for the South African market in 2022, is there a more significant introduction than the all-new Ford Ranger? With production already well under way at the brandโ€™s Pretoria-based production facility, we take a closer look at the evolution of this popular bakkie.