Iconic V8 muscle cars in the form of Ford Capril Perana V8 and Chev Firenza also under the hammer.

As with the current model, the facelift D-Max AT35 isn’t aimed at the Ford Ranger Raptor, but rather the Toyota Hilux GR Sport III and the Nissan Navara Pro-4X Warrior.

Official images showing a Cape Town numberplate has ignited speculation of the REVX possibly coming to South Africa at some stage.

Flagship model of the Tank brand gets the same 2.4-litre oil-burner as the P300 bakkie and Tank 300, but with unchanged power and torque figures.

The Melbourne-based firm, creators of the Nissan Navara Pro-4X Warrior, are said to be eyeing up a go-faster Triton under the revived RalliArt name with real performance.

The annual Classic Car Show took place at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, where a selection of classic cars was on show.

Introduction of the previously rumoured Hybrid could finally see the “new” 500 being offered in South Africa.

Although largely dominated by imports, the 10 best-selling models were split evenly between imported vehicles and those locally assembled.

“A long time coming! But we had it in us and I had it in me somewhere. It’s pretty surreal. All a bit crazy now.”

Volkswagen banks on brand’s rich local heritage to fend off onslaught from the People’s Republic.

EX90 debuts as the most technology advanced Volvo ever made, but perhaps too much and with a minimalistic design not everyone will take an immediate liking to.

“We are quite quick on the straight, we have to wait and see what tomorrow will do but I am happy — it is a big boost for the team and excited to go racing tomorrow.”