Jehran Naidoo, Author at AutoRush

Ryan’s normally aspirated 8v Golf 1 is in a league of its own

Blog, Exclusive, From the winners circle, SpeedMarch 5, 20251KViews 1Like 0Comments

By Jehran Naidoo for Auto Rush Durban racer Ryan Naidoo seems to be content racing in a league of his own in the 8 valve cohort. A purist of sorts, Naidoo kept true to his 'Golfie' roots and stuck to the 8 valve power plant, an engine that most Golf drivers started racing with.…

Adzo shakes up the 6 cylinder aspirated class

Blog, Exclusive, From the winners circle, SpeedMarch 5, 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Durban racer Aadil 'Adzo' Badat shook up the 6 cylinder naturally aspirated list this weekend after he posted a career best of 11.1 seconds in his R32 swapped Mk1 Golf. The 29-year-old ditched his 16v race car, The Rat, for the 6 pot set-up as the R32 swap seemingly replaces the ABF motor. …

New World Speed Record Set With Indy Autonomous Challenge Maserati MC20

Blog, Exclusive, SpeedMarch 5, 202523Views 0Likes 0Comments

AI-Driver of Politecnico di Milano Sets New Autonomous Speed Record with Indy Autonomous Challenge Maserati MC20 Coupe, reaching 198.2 mph (319 km/h), during the 1000 Miglia Experience Florida, at Kennedy Space Center. Cape Canaveral, Fla. (USA), March 3, 2025 – Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) and Politecnico di Milano, Italy’s largest scientific-technological university, have joined forces with…

Audi South Africa confirms pricing of facelifted A3 range, updated RS3 model

Blog, Exclusive, Partnered ContentMarch 5, 202518Views 0Likes 0Comments

Dynamic photo, Colour: Kemora grey, Kyalami green The Audi A3 and RS 3 Sportback and Sedan head into 2025 with a sportier look, refreshed design elements and enhanced standard specification. In addition, new materials have been applied for increased comfort, and highly specified and eye-catchingly designed Black Edition and Carbon Edition derivatives will form part of…

Burning rubber and building bridges: heads up racing returns to Dezzi

Blog, Exclusive, SpeedFebruary 26, 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

By Jehran Naidoo for Auto Rush The sport of drag racing in KwaZulu-Natal and South Africa in general has always been a controversial. Mainly because of its rebellious roots forming on ‘the streets’. Make no mistake, the thrill of watching your favourite car go full tilt against is still as captivating as the first time…

Charl Petrus pushes on into 11’s with naturally aspirated Golf 1

Blog, Exclusive, SpeedFebruary 20, 2025968Views 0Likes 0Comments

Cape Town drag racer Charl Petrus was elated this past weekend after finally managing to get his Golf 1 over the 402 metre line in 11 seconds. His naturally aspirated 2L 20v Golf 1 - Paw Patrol, is one of the few all-motor Golf 1s running down Killarney Raceway. Petrus represents team…

Jode Cupido sets new SR20 South African record with ‘Blessed VVL’

Blog, Exclusive, SpeedFebruary 17, 202542Views 0Likes 0Comments

Cape Town drag racer Jode Cupido has taken it up a notch when it comes to naturally aspirated VVL's in South Africa. Cupido ran a new personal best of 10.59 seconds @209 km/h at Killarney Raceway on Saturday. This keeps him at number the one spot on the fastest naturally aspirated SR20 cars…

Battle of the R32’s – Durban racers hunting naturally aspirated times

Blog, Exclusive, SpeedFebruary 11, 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

By Jehran Naidoo for Auto Rush The naturally aspirated R32 motor has become a beloved choice in the domestic drag racing scene. Its sound and ability to take a pounding is what makes it a feasible choice. But the engine has been growing in popularity these past few years. Mainly due to the influence…

Terry Yannikakas dials in his new Datsun 1200 Rotary monster

Blog, Exclusive, SpeedFebruary 11, 2025954Views 0Likes 0Comments

At 67-years-old, Terry Yannikakas is still sharper than a bobcat protecting its young when it comes to reflexes.

Cape Town in running to host South Africa’s F1 race

Blog, Partnered Content, SpeedFebruary 7, 2025911Views 0Likes 0Comments

Cape Town Grand Prix SA (CTGPSA) has submitted a bid to the National Bid Steering Committee (BSC) to host the Formula 1, according to CarMag. Talks of an F1 race in South Africa have been around for some time, with most expecting Kyalami in Gauteng to play host. But 'the most beautiful City…

Volkswagen takes over Ducati operation in South Africa

Blog, Exclusive, Partnered ContentFebruary 6, 202542Views 0Likes 0Comments

Volkswagen Group Africa has taken over operations, including sales and parts, of Ducati, with a dealership in Durban expected to open.

Boosted Toyota 20v is more than enough ‘fun’ for the streets

Blog, Exclusive, SpeedJanuary 30, 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

By Jehran Naidoo The Toyota Corolla RXI 20 valve has grown into a 21st century legend in South Africa, being widely favored for its naturally aspirated sound and feel. Merebank brothers Darren and Trivolan Govender wanted an AE112 Corolla of their own, but more than anything, wanted to set it apart from the…

Jehran Naidoo

Ryan’s normally aspirated 8v Golf 1 is in a league of its own

Adzo shakes up the 6 cylinder aspirated class

New World Speed Record Set With Indy Autonomous Challenge Maserati MC20

Audi South Africa confirms pricing of facelifted A3 range, updated RS3 model

Burning rubber and building bridges: heads up racing returns to Dezzi

Charl Petrus pushes on into 11’s with naturally aspirated Golf 1

Jode Cupido sets new SR20 South African record with ‘Blessed VVL’

Battle of the R32’s – Durban racers hunting naturally aspirated times

Terry Yannikakas dials in his new Datsun 1200 Rotary monster

Cape Town in running to host South Africa’s F1 race

Volkswagen takes over Ducati operation in South Africa

Boosted Toyota 20v is more than enough ‘fun’ for the streets

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