Best-selling supercars, new Audi R8... 8 cool motoring stories

Cape Town - From driving an Audi R8 around Cape Town to SA's Brad Binder inching closer to the Moto3 world championship, this week has already seen many interesting motoring stories.

Top stories this week include our lists of the best-selling supercars and luxury SUVs in SA.

We've also published many videos including a reckless BMW driver performing donuts in Mpumalanga traffic.

Check out our mid-week wrap:

1. They sold how many?! SA's best-selling luxury SUVs

BMW X5, Range Rover Sport, Volvo XC90... SUVs are extremely popular in South Africa.

We list the best-selling, luxury SUVs so far in 2016.

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2. Chevrolet's Tesla-fighter: New Bolt can travel 383km per charge

The Chevrolet Bolt, a new electric hatchback for the masses, will be able to drive 383km on a single charge.

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3. SA's Brad Binder edges closer to 2016 Moto3 championship

South Africa's Brad Binder is within grasp of the 2016 Moto3 championship after recording his fifth win of the season.

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4. Reckless BMW driver performs donuts in Mpumalanga traffic

This BMW driver thought it would be a good idea to perform a drifting stunt in the middle on an intersection.

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5. The new Audi R8 isn't just a supercar, it's an occasion

'It's truly remarkable just how much attention the R8 receives,' Sean Parker discovers just how popular Audi's flagship supercar is in Cape Town.

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6. 2016: Best-selling super cars in SA

Super cars saw a surprisingly solid month in which no fewer than 50 vehicles were sold locally. Find out what cars top the charts...

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7. Jaguar SA to unleash its new F-Type SVR in 4D

Jaguar Land Rover SA will run the country’s first 4DX-fueled campaign in September; unleashing its new 322km/h F-Type SVR in cinemas.

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8 SA Festival of Motoring: New era for local motor shows?

Take a look at some of the highlights from the inaugural SA Festival of Motoring that attracted more than 50 000 visitors to the iconic Kyalami track.

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Other top stories published this week include:

  - Insurance claims: Know the 'no-claim bonus' fine print

  - How to get your motorcycle summer ready in SA

  - 4WD vs. AWD - Know the difference in SA

  - Review: Hyundai H1 goes ‘rogue’