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ONDA, being a fam- ily focused brand, Hheld a customer appreciation day recently which was aimed at the young as well as the old. With exclusive dis- counts, rewards and gifts on offer on the day, Honda owners scored big, while future Honda drivers were entertained by Honda am- bassador, Keith Eaton. Customer days like these are important for brand building and the team at Tangawizi Honda is always busy creating something special for their clients. It works because the dealership is one of the Honda brand ambassador most successful and busi- Keith Eaton doing what he est Honda outlets in the does best - entertaining! country. Future Honda drivers enjoying themselves in the showroom CX-30 is coming to SA, says Mazda MAZDA has announced in claimed 430-litres, with a press release that the all the lift gate opening new CX-30 will be added measuring a generous to its local line-up in the 1 020mm wide. first quarter of 2020. Local engine speci- The CX-30 was unveiled fications have yet to recently at the Geneva be announced, but in International Motor Show, Europe power will come and slots in neatly be- from the latest SkyAc- tween the CX-3 and the tiv-G naturally aspirated CX-5. 2.0 , with a Mazda SA says the CX-3 SkyActiv-D 1.8 turbo- and CX-5 will remain, the diesel unit also expect- CX-30 just being added ed to be available. Nesting at speed to give its line-up more CX-5. In addition, the Japa- Richards Bay resident Michael Frankish has a somewhat substance. With a of nese firm will offer its clever feathery problem with his car because a Laughing Dove According to Mazda, the 2 655mm, the new model new SkyActiv-X compression- is quite persistent in its attempts to build a nest on the CX-30 crossover will ‘com- boasts an extra 85mm be- ignition petrol mill, as used in window wipers. ‘We use the car daily, so every time the fortably’ seat four adults and tween its axles compared with the latest Mazda3. sticks will blow away as we drive off, but when we get was designed to be ‘easy to the CX-3, while its ground Drive will be sent to ei- back home the bird is waiting at the carport to start all drive’. clearance comes in at 175mm ther the front axle or all four over again,’ says Michael. He reckons it’s nature’s way It measures 4 395mm in (15mm more than its smaller wheels, with op- of keeping the dumb ones from procreating because this length, which makes it some sibling). tions expected to include six- dove will never find a partner willing to incubate eggs at 120mm longer than the CX-3 The luggage compartment, speed manual and six-speed 120km/h and 150 mm shorter than the meanwhile, will swallow a automatic gearboxes.

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he Eclipse is Mitsubishi’s entry in what is probably the most fi ercely Tcontested segment - the compact crossover. It will have to compete with the Mazda CX5, Hyundai Tucson and the Qashqai, the three most popular offerings in this segment. Mitsubishi has a lot riding on the Eclipse, and will be hoping that this crossover is just what’s needed to increase the brand’s small SA market share.

Progressive look With its coupe-like styling and bold nose, the Eclipse is the most striking Mitsubishi to date. A lot of sharp lines, corners and over- sized, angular tail lights puts it in touch with new designs from other brands such as Honda and Toyota. The fancy 18-inch alloy wheels also play a part to give the crossover a pol- ished, semi-premium appearance. Inside, the Eclipse is an interesting place to be with a lot of different materi- als used throughout the cabin. Glossy piano black surfaces are framed by mat chrome borders, and there’s even some faux-carbon in places. The dash is also made up of a num- ber of different soft touch rubbers, with the general fi t faultless. CarPlay, Android Auto, a single USB Comfortable leather seats round off port and AUX jack, as well as satellite Under the bonnet drive. The all-wheel drive version at what is overall a classy cabin. navigation and voice control. For now, the Eclipse is only available R449 995 is well priced compared to Legroom for passengers in the rear The list of standard equipment with a non-turbo 2.0-litre engine cou- go-anywhere models from the com- is quite generous, but the boot is rather includes automatic air conditioning, pled to a CVT transmission. petitors. At R399 995, the 4x2 is priced tight owing to the full-size spare wheel cruise control, rain sense wipers, pro- This engine delivers 10kW of power slightly higher than base models from taking up a lot of space under the fl oor jector-type automatic headlights with and 198Nm of torque, just as in the other brands, but keep in mind that the board. integrated daytime running LEDs, front smaller ASX. crossover comes with everything you and rear parking sensors with a reverse Mitsubishi says that it will add a need and cannot really be labelled as a Convenience and safety camera, push button start, up to seven 1.5-litre turbo-charged engine to base model. Mitsubishi has opted not to include airbags, keyless entry, ABS with EBD the mix at a later stage, but for now, A three year/100 000km warranty as the Lexus-esque touch pad for the and BAS, Hill Start Assist, Active Stabil- there’s only two models available, a well as a fi ve year/90 000km service infotainment system, though it does ity and Traction Control and Mitsubishi’s front-wheel drive and an all-wheel plan are included in the deal. come equipped with Bluetooth, Apple rally-derived Super Active Yaw Control. ZR198319-19©B ZR198319-19©B

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The next Nissan Juke is expected to share styling cues with vehicles such as the Murano, being less controversial than the current model New Juke expected in 2020 hen Nissan launched the But Nissan is hard at work on the line with the latest Nissan SUVs like a 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol, an Juke with its odd styling next Juke which is expected to debut the Murano pictured here. 1.6-litre turbo-charged four, and a Wcharacteristics, it was an globally in 2020. The new Juke will also be larger to 1.5-litre turbo-diesel. instant hit. The Japanese has yet to show us offer more space because the original A petrol-electric hybrid variant will But that was nine years ago and what the new car will look like, but doesn’t have a lot of room inside. be available too. sales have just about come to a com- it’s expected that it will be less ‘radi- As for powertrains, expect a range Nissan is expected to reveal the plete halt. cal’ than the first Juke and more in of petrol and diesels, ranging from next Juke in detail later.

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Adding to its robust appearance, the The Japanese fi rm has now lifted exterior has been equipped with extra the wraps off the Triton Absolute - the kit, including protective body panelling most rugged version in its bakkie line- and extended lighting systems. up - at the 2019 Bangkok International Mitsubishi is yet to announce Motor Show. whether this special version will receive According to Mitsubishi, the Ab- engine upgrades, but from the informa- solute embodies the same ‘uncom- tion available, this seems unlikely and ‘Can I borrow your car?’ promising nature’, which underlies its the 133kW/430Nm 2.4-litre turbo-die- lesser stablemates. sel will remain. BESIDES your spouse, She points out that the person who drives it most your car is probably the situation is made worse often in a given period. last thing you want to lend if a vehicle owner knows This can be tricky to de- out. a driver is reckless or un- fi ne if a family has one car Yet people often ask licensed and allows that that is shared between to use someone else’s person to drive. multiple parties, but it vehicle and it’s diffi cult to If the driver has a histo- should almost always be say no. ry of car accidents or is a clear who drives the car But what happens if fi rst-time driver, the onus most often. the person you lend your is on the owner of the vehicle to is involved in an car or the regular driver Changes impacting accident? to inform their insurance your cover And, more importantly, company and to enquire It is common practice who is legally liable? about other excesses that in SA for parents, once According to Vera may apply. they’ve upgraded their ve- Nagtegaal, the executive The majority of business hicle, to hand their older head of Hippo, there are a owners have a policy and car over to either their number of situations that procedures code for em- spouse or their children to could trigger this kind of ployees, which includes drive. culpability. the company’s rules on This is where things can If, for example, a fam- an employee’s use of a get complicated, accord- ily member is going to company car. ing to Nagtegaal. borrow your car and they Nagtegaal explains that If the incorrect person have an accident, you it is important to have a was noted as the regular could incur a higher ex- controlled and auditable driver, claims are often re- cess should the driver be management process jected, based on the fact younger than 25, depend- in place to protect the that the person behind the ing on the insurer and the business owner and its wheel’s risk profi le was Fong Kong Evoque arrested type of cover. employees. not taken into account. FOUR years ago Autodealer report- Another scenario is This can be a cause of ed that Jiangling Motor Corpora- when an employee is Who is the regular frustration - not to men- tion had put into production a SUV asked to use a business driver? tion fi nancial complica- which was almost identical to the vehicle for a work-related There have been a num- tions - for policyholders, Range Rover Evoque as far as styl- task and has a collision, ber of instances where it many of whom simply fail ing was concerned the employer, as the has been discovered that to realise the implications Land Rover, at the time, got its owner of the vehicle, will the driver involved in the of handing their car over knickers in a knot over this bla- be liable for excesses. incident actually drives to somebody else without tant copy of the Evoque, called the In these instances, the vehicle more fre- fully disclosing this to Landwind X7, and ran to the courts. Nagtegaal explains that quently than the insured their insurer. Now it’s reported that Land Rover vicarious liability would or regular driver. This especially applies has won its case and the Beijing apply. This could mean that a to drivers under the age Chaoyang District Court has deter- In SA law, this is the penalty will be applied to of 25. mined the Jiangling Motor Corpo- term used when a duty or the claim amount based Equally so, Nagtegaal ration’s Landwind X7 features fi ve responsibility is imposed on the new driver’s risk points out that if a car unique elements lifted directly from on someone, without their profi le, or worse, the in- owner is going to be away the Evoque. China and in the fairness of intellec- actual participation. surer could repudiate the for a period of time and The court ordered that manufac- tual property adjudication in the Chi- In the case of the claim entirely. has agreed that someone turing, sales and marketing of the nese courts,’ said Keith Benjamin, employer requesting an Additional excesses else could use the car Landwind X7 stop immediately, add- Jaguar Land Rover’s global head of employee to make use could apply depending during that time, the onus ing that Jaguar Land Rover must be legal services. of a company vehicle, it on the age of the driver, is on the owner of the paid compensation. ‘This ruling is a clear sign of the is vital that the employer how long they have been vehicle to let their insurer The British automotive group said law being implemented appropriately checks whether or not licensed and their claims know. its win was a ‘fi rst in the global car to protect consumers and uphold the employee is licensed, history. This includes any industry’. their rights so that they are not competent, or whether Nagtegaal says that change to parking ar- ‘We welcome this decision of the confused or misled, while protecting the employee has a his- the defi nition of a regu- rangements or what the Beijing court, which further strength- business investment in design and tory of reckless driving. lar driver of a car is the vehicle is being used for. ens our confi dence in investing in innovation,’ he added. ZR198295-19©B

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