http://www.carsblog.co.za Cars - word on the street... Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:12:43 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Incredible video of the new Mercedes-Benz Dice dashboard, which is completely free of dials and nobs. Instead everything is controlled via gestures. Check out the video to see it in action.]]> http://www.carsblog.co.za/2012/01/the-mercedes-dice-dashboard/ A lot can go wrong and does go wrong when on a holiday drive in South Africa. It pays to be prepared and have everything you need for the journey. You need to know exactly where you are going and how to get there. How much are the toll costs for the common holiday destinations [...]]]> http://www.carsblog.co.za/2011/12/if-you-are-driving-on-holiday-in-south-africa-you-need-these-tips/ The impressive Subaru BRZ was only recently revealed and you can already see it in action.  ]]> http://www.carsblog.co.za/2011/12/the-subaru-brz-in-video/ The new car specials have been launched for December. These specials, for South Africa, come with great savings but are only valid for one month, with the special ending at the end of December. Here are the new car specials that have been added: Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo plus - from R3779 per month 2010 [...]]]> http://www.carsblog.co.za/2011/11/new-car-specials-added-for-december/ 5th Gear reviews one of Europe’s hottest hatches at the moment, the RenaultSport Megane 265 Trophy. The car currently holds the record for the fastest lap around the Nürburgring by any front-wheel drive car. ]]> http://www.carsblog.co.za/2011/11/fifth-gear-review-the-incredible-renaultsport-megane-265-trophy/ Here is a drag race between 2 supreme machines, a Bugatti Veyron and a Koenigsegg. The vehicles have a rolling start and push it up to 310km/h.]]> http://www.carsblog.co.za/2011/11/drag-race-bugatti-veyron-vs-koenigsegg/ ]]> http://www.carsblog.co.za/2011/10/ferrari-458-italia-with-twin-turbo-vs-stock-lambo-aventador/ The new Chevrolet Sonic, which got released today in South Africa, goes for a bungee jump for an advert in the states.]]> http://www.carsblog.co.za/2011/10/the-new-chevrolet-sonic-goes-bungee-jumping/ Some impressive innovation from these Russian guys showing how to start a car without jump-starting it.]]> http://www.carsblog.co.za/2011/10/dead-battery-no-problem/ While this advert is currently for the launch of the Toyota Camry in the USA, expect to see Camry adverts soon in South Africa.]]> http://www.carsblog.co.za/2011/10/first-advert-for-the-2012-toyota-camry/