Month: October 2022

World-Class Automotive Builder Unveils Modernized 1970s Mercedes that Once Symbolized Luxury in its Finest Form

CON 4×4 (ICON), a world-renowned automotive builder and designer, is proud to introduce the new Derelict 1971 Mercedes 300SEL to their collection of bespoke resto-modified builds. Originally celebrated as a symbol of luxury in the late 1960s and early 1970s, ICON has elevated this timeless Mercedes 300SEL. All this with industry-best engineering to create the perfect blend of vintage beauty and modernity designed to deliver the very best of both worlds out on the open road. With all modern upgrades masterfully blended into the original vintage Mercedes car design, this incredibly detailed bespoke custom is sure to appeal to enthusiasts and collectors alike when it debuts at SEMA 2022 in Las Vegas at the Optima Batteries booth.

For now, this 1948 Chevy Thriftmaster Pickup is his dream car and has been his longest project built thus far.

At the age of 9, Nevlyn used to tinker around his fathers panel shop and this is what started his passion for building cars and racing them. He always had a fascination for modified vehicles and went through a series of different cars. From a modified station wagon to a 325is, BMW M3 and now this 1948 Chevy Pickup. For now, this car is his dream car and has been his longest project built thus far. He is hoping to hire it out for weddings, and proms. It will also be used to take the odd Sunday afternoon drives. 

Over the years Monster Energy and Ford Performance have built one of the most recognized and entertaining brand collaborations the world has ever seen.  Working with big-name drivers like Ken Block and Vaughn Gittin Jr to our very own local Supa Drifter Champion Jason Web.

Ken Block is back and has unleashed his new Audi S1 twin-motors called Hoonitron. The New video is called Electrikhana.

Novembers upcoming Concours South Africa 2022 is the talk of the town! Held at Broadacres Shopping Centre, Fourways Sunday 20 November 2022.Thanks to the loyal support of South Africa’s classic car community, this years automotive garden party is likely to be one for the record books. Dedicated showcases are celebrating 50 years of BMW M plus an extraordinary 35th birthday party for the Ferrari F40. Moreover, Concours SA 2022 will continue to impress with the best-of-the-best from the worlds of automotive engineering and design.

ACTOR KEVIN HARTS 69 ROAD RUNNER WINS MUSCLE MACHINE OF THE YEAR 

Coveted annual awards celebrate regional 2022 award winners from the Goodguys events, including two Chevrolet Performance awards and Goodguys Next Generation competition

Following the spectacular success of the first-ever Cape 1000 classic car tribute rally earlier this year, entries for the second iteration, which takes place from 19 to 24 March next year (2023) are now open, but the slots are being snapped up quickly!

At the Paris Motor Show today the Jeep brand provided an extra thrill and surprise for its global audience by revealing the Jeep Avenger 4×4 Concept.

Announcing the 4×4 Concept at the finale of the Jeep brand press conference, Christian Meunier, Jeep brand CEO, said: The Avenger has been designed as a Jeep vehicle from the outset, and the all-electric 4×2 model already offers some of the best-in-class capabilities that identify the Jeep brand.

Marking the Final Special Edition, the New 2022 Ford GT LM Celebrates Fords Le Mans Winning Heritage

• As the final special edition for the current-gen road cars, Ford GT LM Edition honours the companys 2016 Le Mans win. Customer deliveries start this autumn with production ending by year-end
• Inspired by the 2016 Le Mans-winning red and blue livery. The new Ford GT LM Edition is available with red or blue design details that include tinted red or blue carbon fibre exterior treatment and a drivers seat in the corresponding colour 
• Unique 3D-printed elements, including a bespoke alloy instrument panel badge made from the ground-down engine crankshaft from the 2016 third-place Ford GT Le Mans race car

• Simola Hillclimb remains South Africas premier motoring and motorsport lifestyle event
• The 13th edition takes place from 4 to 7 May 2023 encompassing Classic Car Friday and King of the Hill

• As an invitational event, competitor applications for entry open from 1 October 2022 on simolahillclimb.com. The closing date is 31 January 2023