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Toyota Rust de Winter 4x4 Jamboree

The 2012 Toyota Rust de Winter 4x4 Jamboree took place once again just outside Bella Bella in Limpopo.

GENERAL TYRE 4X4 AFRICAN ADVENTURE

16 days, a cumulative 61 000 km and five countries – that was the challenge faced by the new General Grabber AT, Launched into the local market as part of the General Tyre 4x4 African Adventure and is now available for consumers.

Continental Opens its Winter Test Center in China

The opening of the winter test center further secures leadership of Continental in the world’s driving safety market, and reaffirms its strong commitment to accelerating the localization of the entire value chain for safety in China.

Continental Celebrates Ground Breaking

Hefei/China, March 28, 2012. Continental, one of the world’s leading automotive suppliers and tire producers, celebrates the ground breaking of its tire plant expansion in Hefei on March 28, 2012. With €134 million investment, the production capacity will be increased from four million to eight million passenger car tires annually. “This expansion project symbolizes a very successful start of our original equipment business activities”, said Dr. Tobias Kerle, General Manager Continental Tires Hefei.

Continental contributes to Mandela Bay

Fifteen graduates from Continental Tyre went to the SOS Children's Village on 18 July to clean up, feed and play with the kids as a contribution to Mandela Bay

CONTINENTAL TYRE WINS AWARD FOR STIMULATING ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN EC

Continental Tyre South Africa (CTSA) has been awarded the PMR Africa Silver Arrow 2011 award in an Eastern Cape Provincial Survey of Leaders and Achievers in the Eastern Cape.

Continental Acquires Modi Tire Business

Continental, one of the leading international automotive suppliers and the world’s fourth largest tire manufacturer, has acquired 100% shareholding in Modi Tyres Company Limited (MTCL), a subsidiary of Modi Rubber LTD.

New Mercedes-Benz B-class, competent Chev Captiva – and a red-hot Ferrari racing car

After a four-week break, RPM TV returns to SuperSport with another action-packed 13-episode series of exciting, flat-out motoring action. RPM TV is where you’ll find the latest motoring news, in-depth road tests, new model impressions, and exclusive track tests.

Merc’s two-door V8 powerhouse, a swifter Lexus, and a change of heart for BMW’s Z4

The C-class Coupé is arguably one of the most handsome cars in the Mercedes-Benz line-up. Combining those looks with AMG dynamics suggests something spectacular – and the C63 AMG Coupé is certainly a tar-ripper. We track test it on RPM TV this week.

Updated Fiat Punto, high-value Toyota Innova and a fond farewell to our Alfa Mito QV

Fiat is hoping for greater success with the launch of its updated Punto hatchback, and by all accounts, this latest version ticks most of the expected boxes.

Is Fiat's 500 Abarth the ultimate pocket rocket?

It might be difficult to take the Abarth version of the cute and cuddly Fiat 500 too seriously. But don’t be fooled: the little Italian has plenty of get up and go.

VW Golf goes topless – plus the mighty BMW M5, and a red-hot Citroën rally machine: all on RPM TV

Volkswagen’s Golf Cabriolet has been a popular and value-added member of the drop-top brigade in South Africa for decades. The all-new, Golf 6-based convertible may well be the best yet, in both convenience and dynamic terms. We drive it in the fairest.

General Tyre 4X4 African Adventure

16 March 2012 saw the start of the first General Tyre 4X4 African Adventure departing from the Continental Tyre SA head office in Port Elizabeth for Zambia.

New BMW 3-Series debuts on RPM TV – and all the stars from the Geneva Motor ShowSporty, spirited cars all the way as we test-drive the Audi S5, Golf GTI 35 and BMW 650i Coupé

It’s been one of the most eagerly awaited new car debuts of the year, but finally the new BMW 3-Series is here. With styling reminiscent of the latest 5-Series, and three spec levels to choose from, the new Three, codenamed F30, is a vital car for BMW in an increasingly competitive segment. Don’t miss our first impressions as we drive the car on local soil.It’s a sporty show this week, with RPM TV taking the wheel of three very different, but very dynamic cars. Headlining the programme is the recently updated Audi S5, which swaps its V8 for a high-tech V6. Does it still have what it takes, though?