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DID YOU KNOW?

Lucky Number 13. These two digits can produce superstition in most people, give random Fridays a bad rep or make airlines skip entire rows...

While we’re on that subject, NamWheels is very keen to integrate as many of our reader’s wishes into future editions.

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My lovely wife made me realise that 13 is just a number and those bad vibes are probably in your head. Actually, thirteen is my better half’s lucky number because hardly anyone chooses the unloved and indivisible digits.

Let us know by sending us an email, ecard, sms, voicemail, tweet, Facebook comment, WhatsApp or mailing pigeon.

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Perhaps this scenario spurred us on to finally go ahead with this alldigital, 13th version of Namibia’s favourite free and independent motoring newspaper.

“What do you want to see in NamWheels?”

NamWheels has been around for almost two years and it took us a dozen printed editions to brave online-only status. For now, we’ll continue to print NamWheels every two months but digital editions like this one should bridge the gaps.

Online publications bring a vast amount of advantages with them, never mind the reduced cost and environmental impact of printing. We can now share cool links, videos and online content with you!

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NEWS & NEW MODELS

EES New Music Video “On The Road Again”

OPEL Adam convoy to casino giveaway

NISSAN NP200 now cool as ICE

VOLKSWAGEN awarded FORD starts Everest

by Rental Association production in S.A.

Namibian artist EES recently released a new track called “On The Road Again” and the song’s music video features amazing video work, a classic MercedesBenz and breathtaking scenery.

We at NamWheels are fans of all these things and give this catchy new song two thumbs up!

Click on the thumbnail above to watch the video on Youtube and follow the links to buy the song online, thereby supporting this independent artist.

Montecasino, Opel and elite guests buckled up to pull off the longest Opel ADAM convoy in southern Africa.

The 31 car convoy travelled from Williams Hunt Fourways, a dealership in Cedar Square, to Montecasino as part of the casinos latest promotion called Monte Madness.

The event starts on 4 November with an Opel ADAM being given away every day for 31 days with a total value of over R7 million!

Nissan South Africa has created a special NP200 for bakkielovers seeking the perfect partner for their adventurous lifestyle, while allowing them to stand out from the crowd.

The all-new Nissan NP200 ICE is the coolest half-tonne pickup to have rolled off Nissan’s Rosslyn production line.

The new model is available now in limited numbers across Nissan’s local dealer network from R191,900.

The South African Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association has announced Volkswagen as the Manufacturer of The Year (MOTY) in the car rental sector for the seventh consecutive year.

The revered SAVRALA's MOTY award recognises exceptional service levels, new standards in technology and safety as well as continuous improvements in service delivery by vehicle manufacturers.

Ford's Everest is set to make an even greater impact on the local market when an expanded range goes on sale in November.

With Job 1 for Everest production starting recently at the worldclass Silverton Assembly Plant in Pretoria, it signals the start of a new era for Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) as it becomes a two-vehicle assembly facility that also produces the Ranger for export to 148 markets in Africa, the Middle East and Europe.

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TOYOTA sponsors Agri SA Awards For years, Toyota South Africa Motors has sponsored two coveted awards in the Agriculture industry. The Agri SA Toyota Young Farmer of the Year and Toyota New Harvest of the Year awards were presented to the winners at a gala event in Johannesburg on 27 October. Each winner drove away in a brand new Hilux worth just under R400 000.

Jacques Beukes, a table grape and pears farmer from the De Doorns region of South Africa’s Western Cape received the 2016 Agri SA Toyota Young Farmer of the Year award.

André Cloete, a farmer from the Overberg area won the 2016 New Harvest of the Year award.

The Next Generation MERCEDES Concept X-Class bakkie With the Concept X-CLASS, Mercedes-Benz Vans gives a concrete outlook on its new pickup, the X-Class. The first premium pickup will combine the best of two worlds. This is demonstrated with two design variants of the concept.

The Concept X-CLASS powerful adventurer illustrates that the X-Class will have the strengths of a classic pickup - tough, functional, and with off-road capability. The Concept X-CLASS stylish explorer shows what will distinguish the pickup bearing the Mercedes star.

The X-Class will be a true Mercedes from the hallmark brand design and comfort to the driving dynamics and safety. This will make Mercedes-Benz the first premium manufacturer to account for the changing customer requirements in the global segment of mid-size pickups, and it will make the tough one-ton pickup with seating for up to five persons the first to be attractive as an urban lifestyle and family vehicle. NamWheels attended the Concept reveal and will publish more details soon!

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MX-5

SPEC SHEET

Audi Mazda

ROAD TEST

MAKE Mazda MODEL MX-5 Roadster ENGINE 2.0L i-4 Petrol 118kW / 200Nm DRIVETRAIN 6-speed Manual, RWD ABS, EBA, EBD, DSC PERFORMANCE 0-100km/h: 7.3* 0-400m: unknown Max km/h: 214* CONSUMPTION 6.7L/100km avg.* TANK / RANGE 45L / 670km* BOOT SIZE 130L WARRANTY 3-year / unlimited km SERVICE PLAN 3-year / unlimited km TYRE SIZE 205/45R17 SPARE WHEEL Repair kit PRICE N$400,000 (approx.) *Manufacturer claims.

MX-5 zoom-zoomed by Mazda South Africa

H Mazda’s MX-5 is a pioneering, legendary little roadster. We tell you why...

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The infotainment controls sit quite far back on the gearbox tunnel, almost at hip level. The big rev counter is flanked by an analogue speedo and a multi-display with fuel, trip and an unusual coolant read-out.

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What you have my friend, is a mid-life crisis, and the only thing that'll fix it is a convertible Do you care about any of that? Me neither. sports car. May I suggest the new Mazda MX-5? Based on the discomfort mentioned above, I wouldn't buy this as my only car but would Of course you don't need to suffer from age- happily put up with its intimacy on weekends dependent anxiety to purchase this cool little and special occasions. Single people, dinks or cabrio but if you do, it's absolutely perfect for retirees who don't have passengers or vertical the job. Corvettes and Mercedes SL's are too difficulties could use this roadster every day. expensive, classic British roadsters can be moody and this compact Japanese jobby is a Are you ready for the way it drives? The author bewitching combination of all of the above. was quite excited about his maiden MX-5 voyage and was converted to a gushing fan It has the modernity of an SL thanks to vicious within a few minutes. Its road-hugging stance, keyless entry and start, a clever infotainment that long bonnet and a direct steering and media center, as well as tasteful leather mechanism provide classic roadster feel and seats with integrated BOSE speakers in the the firm ride inspires sportiness. headrests. The only option is sat-nav software which you can acquire from the dealer at a later Best of all, the 2-litre four-cylinder petrol stage. Why aren't all cars like this? engine kicks out 118kW (160hp) or 200Nm and fights against a dry weight of just over 1,000kg. The result? A Mazda MX-5 always has Anyway. If you're lusting after the English roadster feeling, MX-5 has that too. Its compact sufficient power for whatever you intend and if dimensions look fantastic, accentuated by it doesn't, just drop a few gears and spool up interesting Japanese design details. The two the rev-happy motor. seats are mere inches off the ground, its engine sits behind the front axle, longitudinally As another tester also pointed out, the engine mounted with drive to the rear wheels via a responds to throttle blips with vigor so it has a crisp six-speed manual. light fly-wheel and, with its grainy noises, encourages you to put foot. The little cabrio has That takes care of good weight distribution and plenty of mechanical grip for spirited cornering the classic roadster layout, followed closely by but (even with activated ESP) it showed a a manual roof which operates as quickly as you tendency to wiggle its tail when provoked. can. When the sun peered through the clouds at an intersection in town, I unclipped the main How good does that sound? Trust me, the MX-5 lever, flung the roof backwards and pressed is everything I wanted it to be and even after a down to lock it. All in all, five seconds tops. week I grabbed its keys above any others. Cold and rainy day? Just put on the two-stage seat Because this speedy soft-top sits in its own heaters. Early meeting in the metropole? Leave binnacle behind your head, there's even a small earlier and take the back roads. Family airport boot area of 130L. In other words, one big or run? Phone a taxi and go for a drive. two small bags for a dirty weekend. There are a few other compromises I need to report, I could tell you all sorts of interesting things starting with occupant space. Being Japanese, about our test car but they simply don't matter. the MX-5 doesn't really cater for tall folks.

What you want to know is that this naturallyaspirated, free-revving, nippy handling I am a tall folks. Behind the wheel, my right leg convertible darts around the place with was pinned against the door while my left leg mechanical precision and that exciting alwas caught somewhere between the steering fresco feeling your soul is crying out for. wheel, clutch and hand brake. It wasn't much better in the passenger seat, where I struggled The 400 grand you need for fork out seem like a for head- and leg-room, unless the roof was lot of money but it's considerably less than a Z4. down. Getting in or out is also a bit, let's say, It's not as fast as a Boxster but feels fast enough; undignified. while its (relatively) simple engineering makes you incredibly involved in the driving process.

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Tiguan

H Volkswagen bons terug met sy nuwe Tiguan

Tydens 'n onlangse bekendstelling van sy nuwe Tiguan in Johannesburg het die topstruktuur van Volkswagen SA slegs terloops verwys na die ongure gebeure rondom sekere van sy dieselmodelle wat die motor-wê reld, en die maatskappy, geskud het.

En ook tereg so, want die geleentheid was om die maatskappy se nuwe aanslag op die uiters kompeterende SUV-mark in SuidAfrika van stapel te stuur.

Een van die woordvoerders het erken dat Volkswagen op die oomblik slegs 'n 6% aandeel in die SUV-mark het en dat daar met die nuwe Tiguan gepoog word om die nommer een posisie in die mark te beklee.

Voorwaar 'n “tall order” vir die nuwe weergawe. Dit is egter ook so dat geen vervaardiger werklik hierdie mark oorheers nie en of die nuwe Tiguan 'n daadwerklike impak in hierdie verband gaan maak sal net die tyd kan leer.

Die eerste generasie Tiguan is in 2008 in Suid-Afrika bekend gestel en sedertdien is meer as 19 000 eenhede hier te lande verkoop met 'n verbysterende 2,8 miljoen eenhede wê reldwyd sedert 2007.

Tiguan word in meer as 170 lande bemark en is een van VW se kroonjuwele saam met die Golf, Passat en veral die Polo.

Die herontwerpte Tiguan bied op die oomblik 'n keuse van twee enjins, 'n 1.4 TSI wat 92kW of een wat 110kW krag lewer.

Gedurende die laaste kwartaal van 2016, of vroeg in 2017, sal die Tiguan ook in 'n 2.0 TDI- enjin wat 81kW, een van 105kW en een wat 130kW lewer, beskikbaar wees.

Laasgenoemde het 4MOTION-aandrywing en sal in drie modeltipes, die Trendline, Comfortline en Highline aangebied word.

Drie aspekte van die herontwerpte Tiguan val dadelik op; veiligheid, gevorderde tegnologie en ruimte. Die nuweling is wyer, langer en bied meer ruimte en die kritiek in hierdie verband op sy voorganger is duidelike deur die ontwerpers ter harte geneem.

Text Chris de Wit Images Various sources

Die nuwe Tiguan is 33mm laer, 30mm wyer, die risiko van ernstige hoofbeserings 60mm langer terwyl die wielbasis met verminder. Saam met verskeie ander 77mm vermeerder is. modern veiligheidskenmerke wat deesdae standaard in meeste voertuie is het die Met die agtersitplek wat 18cm vorentoe Tiguan 'n vyfsterveiligheidsgradering van kan skuif vermeerder die bagasieruim tot die Euro NCAP ontvang wat dit een van die 615 liter wat 145 liter meer is as sy voor- veiligste voertuie maak. ganger. Sou die agtersitplek platgeslaan word vermeerder die totale bagasieruim Alle TSI-enjins maak van “BlueMotion” nog verder tot 'n yslike 1,655 liter. tegnologie gebruik wat onder andere Stop/Start en batteryherlaaiing-tegnologie As gevolg van die gevorderde ontwerp van insluit wat brandstofbesparing meebring die onderstel en bakwerk is die gewig van en uitlaatgasse verminder. die nuwe Tiguan soveel as 53kg minder as sy voorganger wat uit die aard van die saak Die 1.4-liter met 92kW kraglewering en onder meer brandstofbesparing meebring. 200Nm wringkrag is, soos in die geval van die TSI-enjin wat 110kW en 250Nm Veiligheid was beslis van kardinale belang ontwikkel, 'n turbo-aangedrewe enjin met in die nuwe Tiguan, veral sover dit nie net vier kleppe per silinder. alleen die insittendes aangaan nie maar ook vir voetgangers en bestuurderbystand.

Eersgenoemde is beskikbaar in 'n sesspoed- handrat transmissie terwyl die Insittendes in die Tiguan word as't ware reg sterker enjin ook van 'n sesspoed DSGrondom deur 'n gordyn van lugsakke transmissie gebruik maak. beskerm. 'n Eerste in enige Volkswagen, is die “active bonnet” wat daarop neerkom 'n Interessante aspek van laasgenoemde is dat die enjinkap aan die agterkant met die de-aktivering van die tweede en derde 50mm oplig in geval van kontak met 'n silinders wat sal gebeur afhangende van voetganger of 'n fietsryer. hoe die voertuig bestuur word en wat ook vir die eerste keer in enige model in die Dit vermeerder die afstand tussen die Volkswagenstal in Suid-Afrika beskikbaar harde dele van die enjin en die slagoffer wat is.

Ook dit bring verdere brandstofbesparing mee hoewel die syfer van 6.1/100km ietwat oordrewe klink tensy dit in absolute optimum toestande in die fabriek getoets is.

Gedurende 2015 het Ford se Ecosport 1.5 die eerste plek as die beste SUV verkoper b e k l e e m e t ' n h e l e p a a r g e d u g t e mededingers 'n kortkop agter.

Dit is geen staatsgeheim dat aansprake van motorvervaardigers, veral wanneer dit by verrigting en verbruik statistieke kom, maar altyd iets aan die verbeelding oorlaat!

Die Tiguan is ook aggressief geprys, hoe mens dit ookal wil beskou met die intreeprys van die 1.4 TSI 92kW Trendline handratmodel net onder R380 000 en die 1.4 TSI 110kW Comfortline net kort van Feit bly staan dat die nuwe Tiguan se R460 000. ontwerp die oog vang en dat die binneruim kan spog met luukse kenmerke waarmee hy In dieselfde pryskategorie val byvoorbeeld nuwe standaarde aan sy kompeteerders in Hyundai se Tucson teen R369 900, Mazda die SUV-marksegment stel. se CX-5 teen R360 300, Ford se Kuga teen R366 900 en die Toyota Rav teen R363 400.

Tydens toetsritte was die turbotraagheid van die outomatiese model in sy eerste Voorwaar nie 'n maklike keuse tensy twee ratte opvallend maar nie hinderlik nie. fabrikaatlojaliteit die deurslag gee as daar Daar was by beide handrat- en outomatiese op 'n SUV besluit moet word nie. model egter oorgenoeg krag om saam met die groot honde in die buite lane te blaf.

Pryse is as volg: Die nuwe Tiguan is 'n groot verbetering op 1.4 TSI 92kW Trendline - R378 000 die vorige generasie en VWSA hoop om 1.4 TSI 92kW Comfortline - R419 000 ongeveer 5000 modelle per jaar te verkoop. 1.4 TSI 110kW Comfortline DSG - R457 680 Die huidige drie 1.4 -modelle mag miskien net ekstra krag kortkom maar sodra die sterker dieselmodelle later die jaar beskikbaar word mag dit miskien net wees dat die Tiguan die mark met 'n slag tref.

OPENS ADVENTURES

Die nuwe Tiguan word verkoop met 'n driejaar of 120 000km waarborg, vyfjaar of 90 000km diensplan en 'n 12 jaar anti-roes waarborg. Diensintervalle is 15000km.

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SPEC SHEET MAKE Opel MODEL Mokka 1.4T Cosmo ENGINE 1.4L i-4 Turbo-Petrol 103kW / 200Nm DRIVETRAIN 6-speed Manual, FWD ABS, EBA, ESP PERFORMANCE 0-100km/h: 9.8* 0-400m: unknown Max km/h: 195* CONSUMPTION 6.4L/100km avg.* TANK / RANGE 52L / 810km* BOOT SIZE 356 - 785L WARRANTY 5-year / 120,000km SERVICE PLAN 5-year / 90,000km TYRE SIZE 215/55R18 SPARE WHEEL Standard PRICE N$356,000 (approx.) *Manufacturer claims.

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H Thousands of kilometers through Namibia with an Opel Mokka - what’s it like?

We all know them, those long ribbons of tarmac which lead us to the next town.

Usually dead-straight, kissing the hazy horizon and made from 50 shades of grey. Out here you need a proper car, something comfortable with great tunes and a fuel-efficient engine.

We weren't in a haring hurry. With plenty of time to get to our various destinations, we slotted smooth music into the radio / CD / mp3 / USB / Aux / Bluetooth sound system and cruised at (or below) the speed limits. The result?

Relaxing journeys with an overall average fuel use of just 7L/100km. Opel Between all the testers at NamWheels claims 6.4 from the 52L tank. we've probably driven most Namibian tar roads with every type of car you care Had we not explored various towns to mention. Those we can think of around the country, that figure would've include student hatchbacks, bakkies, been even better. But then we wouldn't modern SUV's, hard-core 4x4's, vintage have discovered that it’s just as good to sedans, one motorbike, a sporty coupé drive in urban environments with great and a few luxurious sedans. damping, light steering and pedals, good visibility and decent ride height.

Out there on the seemingly infinite distances between filling stations and That was especially handy when we loo breaks you get to know a different visited a stud farm in the east which side of your tjor. How long before you featured big middelmannetjies and some get numb bum, does the suspension sections of soft sand. Our intrepid lady cope with those ramps near Mariental driver simply kept her momentum up and how easy is it to read all displays in with a keen hand on the wheel to breeze the harsh African sunlight? through these obstacles in what is essentially a two-wheel-drive city SUV. To finally get to our subject matter, the Opel Mokka Turbo we tested didn't Other praiseworthy items are its good present any of these issues. Although headlights, versatile interior with space our press car was a rather impractical for four adults and the 356L boot. This black-on-black, it crisscrossed Namibia can be extended to 785L if you fold over for two weeks and went back to its the rear backrests. For the record, this caretaker with an extra 3,900km on the car is 4,2m long, 1,66m high and weighs clock. And cookie crumbs in the carpets; about 1,800kg. sorry about that.

The Opel Mokka is available in four The front-wheel-drive compact SUV is models, all with the same engine but propelled by a lusty 1.4-litre turbo- with two trim levels as manual or petrol motor worth 103kW or 200Nm. automatic. Our “Cosmo” test car spoilt us Delivered via a smooth six-speed with luxuries like leather, 7-inch touchmanual gearbox, it's that last (torque) screen, heated front seats and heated figure which means the most in steering wheel, but we wouldn't dismiss everyday driving, be it highway cruising, the cheaper models because they offer overtaking or slight inclines in town. decent specs and better value.

Speed freaks can gladly gear down and use the 6,000rpm redline to achieve 0100km/h in 9.8 seconds but every driver agreed that the engine's excellent mid-range clout suits this comfortable and stable SUV platform well. You don't need to torture the poor thing, unless you're in a haring hurry.

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Whichever one you fancy, rest assured that we gave the Mokka a thorough testing over thousands of Namibian kilometers; and it never failed to impress. If you're looking for an agile, frugal, city SUV which can also handle long distances (and the odd farm track), we highly recommend this new Opel!

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NOVEMBER 2016 SPEC SHEET MAKE Mercedes-Benz MODEL C250 ENGINE 2L i-4 Petrol 155kW 350Nm DRIVETRAIN 7-speed Auto, RWD ABS, EBD, ESP PERFORMANCE 0-100km/h: 6.4 sec.

0-400m: 14.5 sec.

Max km/h: 250* CONSUMPTION 5.3L/100km avg.* TANK / RANGE 66L / 1,245km* BOOT SIZE 480L WARRANTY 2 years / unlimited km SERVICE PLAN 6 years / 100,000km TYRE SIZE 225/50 R17 (standard) PRICE N$575,000 (Nov. 2016)

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I can vividly remember the first Mercedes C-Class, a gracious yet demure car whose understated elegance and multitude of models lured new customers to the brand.

By adding more vitality to each subsequent model, the C-Class caught up to its dynamic rivals while attracting younger drivers.

What that means, though, is that the CClass handles more like a sports sedan.

Especially when selecting Sport or Sport+, our test car alienated its roots even further.

Snappy power, nippy cornering and hard up-shifts with exhaust burps are very unMercedes but oh-so exciting.

This new model range aims to continue in this tradition by doing the jolly painful split between trusted Benz values and sporty, modern demands.

Deactivating the ESP will even loosen that rear end and our C250 smoked its way to 100km/h in just 6.4 seconds, hitting 400m in 14.5 seconds. Top speed is limited to 250km/h; all of which is the work of a Judging by first impressions, they pulled it 1,991cc four cylinder turbo-petrol and its off. The body has a mesmerising blend of 155kW; or 350Nm from just 1,200rpm. modern style and classic Mercedes design cues, which lead to a lot of people accusing That low-down torque comes in handy in almost any driving mode, helping the C250 our car of being an S-Class. to a claimed average of just 5.6L/100km Unless you own an S-Class, this is great from the 66L tank. A start/stop system and news. It’s also exceptionally clever as it Eco gauge promote frugality but our realworld average was closer to 9L/100km. pleases purists and furthers aspirations.

Its interior is even more astonishing with premium surfaces on multiple levels and a swooping centre console. Condensed button clusters and a multi-function knob (with built-in touch pad) control a superb infotainment system via a seemingly detached, high-res monitor. Compared to the first C-Class, it’s very... umm, bling.

Having spent some time in traffic and on the open road, I’m confident that one could get 7L/100km in both scenarios yet the 250's tempting power reserves may be the undoing of your economy run. One thing’s for certain though, this car cruises and eats kilometres like a proper Mercedes.

We felt that road noise was a bit high which is thanks to the (admittedly, stunning) 18inch alloys fitted here. A set of 17-inch wheels might have quieter rubber and could also improve low-speed ride quality.

Standard features include a lot of safety, and luxury items but before I get tangled in these – and the many packages – highlights include climate control, leather trim, front power seats, Collision Prevention Assist as Should you feel flush while ordering your well as Agility Control selective damping. new C-Class, I can also recommend the Seating comfort and driving position are optional heads-up display, climate front excellent; Mercedes would be mad to mess seats, COMAND Online system with 3D with these. However, all-round visibility is navigation and live traffic updates, as well further reduced as the wedge profile rises as the R9,000 Burmester surround system. with each generation. The same is true of It’s not quite as good as in the S-Class but any modern car and the C-Class isn’t shy of still very impressive. optional parking and camera systems.

I can vividly remember the first C-Class As for our C250 test car’s road manners, because I actually owned one. And just like does it still drive like a Mercedes? If gear back then, this latest generation with its changes, engine and steering feedback or clever technology feels like a baby S-Class, pedal feel are in question, yes. This C250 is which is the highest praise possible. Prices light and refined to pilot but I found its ride for the new Mercedes-Benz C250 start at too hard at low speeds. It’s not the N$575,000 which includes a generous sixyear/100,000km maintenance plan.

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A concept as old as the lightbulb itself, halogen lights have a small filament (very thin wire) which lights up when current passes through it.

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Its gas (instead of wire) also lights up when annoyed with electricity.

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CO2 TAX

Someone S is getting rich from the new CO2 tax, and it’s not even in the right way...

Most things in life are bad for you or come at a price and now the air we breathe is more expensive, too.

With motorised vehicles being branded the easiest, pardon, biggest scapegoat of global warming, the new CO2 tax is here to punish us for destroying the earth with our dirty, dirty cars.

So what is CO2? Carbon-dioxide is a very naughty greenhouse gas which is produced by your car using fuel to move from A to B. Since most people yearn to reach B and we all require fuel to do so, our leaders now ask a chunk of cash from each vehicle sale.

Some years ago, a report by the European Union accused motor vehicles of producing 20% of their CO2 output, passenger cars making up a feeble 12% of that.

Electric, hydrogen and hybrids are en vogue, but what’s the electricity production (or battery manufacture and disposal) doing to the poor wittle rain forest?

Not content with hacking away at a tiny symptom instead of the major cause, our government recently jumped aboard the CO2 gravy train to force a get-rich-quick tax scheme upon us. Why is it short-sighted?

You see, the tax is raked into the country’s coffers according to how much CO2 your new ride puffs out.

As CO2 emission is proportionate to engine size, power output and consumption, a small 4-cylinder city runabout will be liable for less tax than the exotic V12 speed machine.

A glaring oversight in this equation is that nobody has thought any further than tomorrow morning and even vaguely considered the notion of a vehicle’s average mileage and lifespan. In other words, usage.

No. What we needed was a system that punishes the rich, cripples new car sales and champions the use of boring little economy cars.

Most manufacturers now shy away from the big-capacity engines and go for small engines with forced induction (e.g. turbos) to achieve similar power but lower emissions than huge engines.

The principle is good because it encourages manufacturers to delve into exciting new technologies, moving the automobile forward.

Imagine 12% in your offspring’s matric exam. Or your salary slip.

Good little car, bad expensive car!

It’s a brilliant scheme. Undeniably socialist, but still brilliant. The amount is already included in every car’s price, so the consumers (that’s us) just absorb the umpteenth new car price hike.

The downside is that big, naturallyaspirated engines are dying out very quickly and petrol-heads across the country would do well to buy that meaty V6 or V8 dream car now.

Despite those laughably small numbers, global consciousness and mean greenies insist that cars are destroying the planet and should be outlawed or watered down.

On average, this means that the city runabout will cost a few Dollars more and the flashy car will up its asking price to the tune of, oh, a second-hand city runabout.

Most mechanics will also tell you that huge engines don’t work as hard as tiny turbo motors and hence need less maintenance. So they last longer, too.

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But back to average mileage and lifespan. For argument’s sake we chose southern Africa’s favourite passenger car, the VW Polo. Good little economy car.

But... Each VW Polo would have produced 10,891,671g in the same time - yup, ten million. And let’s not forget that there was only one Bentley and 1,700 Polos.

As its evil counterpart, we took a Bentley Continental GT from a local car search website. Bad big car!

Which means all Polos would have produced 18,515,840,700 grams of CO2. Times nine (years) makes 166,642,566,300g of CO2 emissions for every Polo built since 2007.

On average, the Polo/Vivo is sold 1,700 times per month, and the Bentley sells at a rate of under one per month. To keep this fair, we agreed on a round one per month.

Anyway, by digging a bit deeper in said car website it turns out that, of all the Polos for sale, their average mileage was 74,093km. The 2007 Bentley, which is also older than the average Polo, did 30,000km. I hope you spotted where this is going?

A 2007 Polo (with the smallest engine) produces 147g of CO2 per km and the Bentley bellows out 330g of the same stuff per km.

If sales figures remained constant since 2007, each horrible Bentley produced 9,900,000g of CO2. Times 12 (sales per year) and nine years makes 1,069,200,000 grams in total.

About a billion.

Thus, a 1.4L Polo is, by this equation, 156 times more harmful to the planet than a Continental GT. And let’s not forget about lifespan. After how many years is a multi-million dollar Bentley scrapped? Exactly.

So the next time you see a Bentley, give it a warm hug because it’s one of the most environmentally-friendly cars ever made!

What they should’ve done is just add another levy to the fuel price. Shout at the website if you want to, but it makes the most sense. If my Polo uses less fuel than your Bentley, I pay less. If I drive further than you do, I pay more.

And the more Polos there are, the more fuel they need which, by the way, equals much more money...

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