Author:charleen-clarke

Driveline dilemma!

Solutrans was expected to be all about e-mobility, and, of course, this subject did feature prominently – But it wasn’t the sole star of the show. CHARLEEN CLARKE reports from Lyon. Solutrans could not have happened at a more opportune time. Its doors opened just days after Elon Musk launched his Tesla electric truck (see page 40 for details). This was the topic of discussion on most stands, with many industry observers concluding that Musk had lost the plot. Whereas […]

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A Rio review

The Kia Rio has developed a strong following among buyers of B-segment hatchbacks – its reputation especially took off with the previous, third generation; which was launched in South Africa in 2012. While traditional rivals such as the Hyundai i20, Mazda 2 and Renault Clio continue to sell well, competition in this segment is set to get stiffer as the new-generation VW Polo and Ford Fiesta are expected to land later in 2018. So, how does the new Rio stack […]

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