Almost 11-years after its initial introduction, the Porsche Panamera in its latest form, has to compete with some serious contenders as the ultimate four-seater grand coupe. With the launch of the Taycan EV, the new Panamera gains the latest in tech and performance- see our Taycan review here –https://themotoristold.co.za/silent-but-violent-new-porsche-taycan-driven/ What’s new? The 2021 model gains… Continue reading 2021 Porsche Panamera Range
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Isuzu’s X-Rider gains the 3Litre TD engine
The Isuzu D-Max in the popular X-Rider trim has gained the larger, more powerful engine and offers a greater sense of value, without compromising on the full-fat benefits of the workhorse motor. As we patiently await the new model, the X-Rider is a valuable reminder of the basics to the bakkie recipe. 2020 Isuzu X-Rider… Continue reading Isuzu’s X-Rider gains the 3Litre TD engine
Mercedes-Benz V300d – The 500Nm minivan
If you old enough to remember the origins of the Mercedes-Benz Viano you’ll understand the all-important 3.0V6 CDI model. Back in the day, 150kW was more than plenty for a van. It made the V6 excellent candidate for the “get out of my way” double flash in the right lane with 440Nm and more mid-range… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz V300d – The 500Nm minivan
Toyota’s new Brezza Based Urban Cruiser
The Indian Kiroloskar Motor division of the Japanese automaker supergiant collaboration with Suzuki has created another re-badged version of one of their vehicles. The initial to models being a Berlino based Toyota Glanza and later the Across, Rav4 based Suzuki. The latest product from this coming together will be the Toyota re-badge of the Brezza… Continue reading Toyota’s new Brezza Based Urban Cruiser
Ford Everest 2020 update
Ford’s full-sized body on frame Everest receives some important spec updates to help it fend off the mighty Toyota Fortuner and the also recently updated Isuza Mu-X. What’s new? 2020 Ford Everest 2.0L Si XLT The critical update is the addition of the 132kW of power and 420Nm single-turbo version of the Turbodiesel already found… Continue reading Ford Everest 2020 update
KIA’s 2020 Sonet on its way to SA
Based on sister company Hyundai’s Venue platform, the Sonet will slot in underneath the Seltos. The Sonet will be built in the Bangalore Kia factory, like the Seltos and this bodes rather well interestingly for the South African market. If the Venue is anything to go off on, the Sonet will be somewhat surprising, and… Continue reading KIA’s 2020 Sonet on its way to SA
VW Facelifts its Tiguan Family SUV
Since its 2016 arrival, the second-generation VW Tiguan has proven to be a very successful seller, capturing families in need of a large Crossover SUV and providing rival to the likes of the Toyota Rav4, Nissan X-Trail and Mazda CX-5. South Africa’s deep brand Loyalty to the VW and the strength of the products almost… Continue reading VW Facelifts its Tiguan Family SUV
Lexus enhances and advances the IS range
The Lexus IS range has always proved to be a formidable alternative to the more typical executive sedan options, now with the updated Lexus family face and image will the perceived image gap grow insignificant? 2020 Lexus IS Specs The Sporty muscular look is said to hint at Lexus’ Driving Signature of performance, ethos that integrated the… Continue reading Lexus enhances and advances the IS range
Volkswagen T-Roc set to arrive in time for summer
With an expected arrival for later this year, the Volkswagen T-Roc is poised to cause the same stir that it has in Europe since its October 2019 launch. Set as the big brother to the ever-popular T-Cross, but still, to be smaller than the larger Tiguan full-sized SUV, the Sub -Compact SUV serves as a… Continue reading Volkswagen T-Roc set to arrive in time for summer
Mazda’s New BT-50: It’s also an Isuzu now
With the move for Mazda and there BT-50 bakkie away from the Ford Ranger base of old, The Move to fellow Japanese brethren Isuzu could revitalise the demand that made the Toyota Hilux and the now VW Amarok competition question their sales leadership positions. 2021 Mazda BT-50 Drivetrain With the new Isuzu D-max underpinning, the… Continue reading Mazda’s New BT-50: It’s also an Isuzu now
Ford adds Freestyle to the Figo Range
With the growing popularity of the Compact Crossover Suv market, the demand for a vehicle that fits a more SUV style approach has beckoned the Figo Freestyle. Serving a rival to the Polo Vivo Maxx and Renault Sandero Stepway the Freestyle is raised and offers the same look and aesthetic to hint at the gravel… Continue reading Ford adds Freestyle to the Figo Range
Isuzu MU-X 2020 Update
The MU-X can be argued as the most significant rival to the Toyota Fortuner and Ford Everest Monopoly, poised to pick up where the now deducted Chevrolet Trailblazer left off as the full-sized 7 seater SUV with real 4X4 credibility and ‘Tough’ dependability. Can the Two-year life cycle update to both specifications and safety improve… Continue reading Isuzu MU-X 2020 Update
2021 Mercedes-Benz E Class Range
The updated range of Mercedes Benz products and their inevitability endless onslaught of SUV’s by no means should suggest there luxury-focused premium origins my have fallen by the wayside. Having always served as the almost awkward ‘S-Class for less option’, the updated E-class range aims to remind us of all of the extreme attention to… Continue reading 2021 Mercedes-Benz E Class Range
BMW M2 CS confirmed for South Africa
With BMW going FWD and adopting giant grills over driving thrills, the thought of getting your hands on a driver-focused RWD BMW may appeal to you a heck of a lot more now. The most hardcore BMW M2 ever, the M2 CS confirming 28 units for our shores it’s pretty easy to remind yourself why… Continue reading BMW M2 CS confirmed for South Africa
Porsche Unvails the new 992 Targa
Since the 1965 introduction of the Targa designation of the 911 has always been distinguishable by the coupe-like nature and body dynamism is yet still providing cabriolet drop-top thrills. The Latest 8th Generation will be based on the current Carrera and Carrera S platforms and its unique attraction creates another promising variation of the 911.… Continue reading Porsche Unvails the new 992 Targa
Driven Review: Kia Seltos 1.6EX+ Auto
With the Crossover SUV market bursting at the seams with all the new sub-compact offerings, the Seltos’ relatively silent entry into the market came with it some severe favour amount buyers with the top-spec GT-Line proving ever popular in the sales. The launch earlier this year saw us spend some time with the crossover, but… Continue reading Driven Review: Kia Seltos 1.6EX+ Auto
Lexus adds a more affordable variant to the UX range
Toyota’s premium brand Lexus and its launch of the UX luxury sub-compact has slowly been eating away at the market share and growing in popularity among buyers. Offering extensive features and provides the first insight into the instalment of Lexus vehicles underpinned by new Toytota GA- Crossover architecture. January brought an extension to the UX… Continue reading Lexus adds a more affordable variant to the UX range
Toyota Yaris Cross SUV, It’s cool, but not coming to South Africa
With the Subcompact SUV market becoming one of the more ferociously contended segments, with competition coming from all corners of the Global one may wonder if the recently updated CH-R is doing enough to fend off an ever-growing list of rivals. The B-segments popularity and the recent tech and safety updates to the 2020 CH-R… Continue reading Toyota Yaris Cross SUV, It’s cool, but not coming to South Africa
The National Lockdown Stops New Vehicle Sales Dead in South Africa.
With the national lockdown rendering the new-vehicle buying experience void due to dealers being shut down and production plants abandoned in cooperation with new social distancing and work from home ideologies, that don’t translate in such an industry. The latest numbers from NAAMSA (National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa) paint a grim picture… Continue reading The National Lockdown Stops New Vehicle Sales Dead in South Africa.
SA Manufacturers Offering Lockdown Related Plan Extensions
With the ever-growing uncertainty of the lockdown ever-present, the Covid-19 pandemic seemingly has no end. The additional stress of having to deal with your vehicle’s service or Motorplan and how the lockdown affects it has been easied. These manufacturers are offering grace periods or extensions. Audi SA Freeway Plan The 5year/100 000 Kilometere Audi Freeway… Continue reading SA Manufacturers Offering Lockdown Related Plan Extensions
VW Golf GTI TCR Specs & Pricing in SA
A while back we announced that the VW Golf GTI TCR will be coming to South Africa. Much anticipation has been drawn around the final edition of the current Mk7 range and the TCR aims to usher the next-generation Golf 8 in with a serious bang. The TCR will provide just 300 owners with a… Continue reading VW Golf GTI TCR Specs & Pricing in SA
2020 Ford EcoSport spec update
The Ford Ecosport has been with us for in effect for seven years at this point, with the facelifted version we know now coming in 2018. The Segment that is now the highly contested Compact SUV market that makes for some outright better competition but the tried and trusted formula that is ‘bang-for-buck’ value spec-heavy… Continue reading 2020 Ford EcoSport spec update
2020 Audi A3 Sedan: Specs, Interior & Release Date
Specs, interior & release date for the new 2020 Audi A3 Sedan With the March debut of the latest generation Audi A3 Sportback being forced online due to the cancellation of the Geneva Motorshow. Following the fierce competition from BMW’s freshly launched 2-Series Grand Coupe and the double-entry from Mercedes through A-Class sedan and CLA.… Continue reading 2020 Audi A3 Sedan: Specs, Interior & Release Date
Mclaren 765LT: The latest in the Longtail Evolution
The Longtail developments made by Mclaren and inhouse specialists MSO speak for themselves. Examples clear, with the sheer understanding of track-focused unrelent. This time with the supercar Brutus that is the Mclaren 720S as a base. A tuned version of the same 4.0Litre V8 Twin-turbo from the 720S, enhanced with the strengthened internals from the… Continue reading Mclaren 765LT: The latest in the Longtail Evolution
Volkswagen Touareg R
Having been scheduled for its global debut at the Geneva Motorshow, the new fast Touareg with the full-cream R treatment has some interesting indications towards the VW electrification plans of the future. Power is provided not from the expected VAG 4.0Litre V8, but instead a smaller V6 TSI engine with the Plugin-Hybrid system. Externally the… Continue reading Volkswagen Touareg R
Porsche adds the 478kw Turbo S to the Range
With the current 8th Generation 992 911 range being the ultimate epitome of what is the modern 911 still is, even the purist arguments that endlessly rant on about electric steering, turbocharging and water cooling have been humbled now. The 991 and 992 have proven to be thunderously focused drivers cars with very little to… Continue reading Porsche adds the 478kw Turbo S to the Range
Alfa Sprinkles some GTA heritage into the Giulia
Alfa Romeo has looked into their deep pockets of racing prowess to create what is dubbed to be the return of the Gran Turismo Alleggerita moniker. Translated from Alfa speak ‘GTA’ means lightweight and carries some severe weight in its near 110 years of the carmaker’s existence. The Guilia Quadrifoglio exudes this lustful super salon-like aura. Almost… Continue reading Alfa Sprinkles some GTA heritage into the Giulia
Porsche 718 GTS: Now with 4.0 Litre flat-six power
What you need to know about the Porsche 718 GTS TheMotorist talks about the new 2020 Porsche 718 GTS and provides an Introduction & Specs If you’ve driven the Porsche 718 in Cayman or Boxter guise, you may understand that the engine is maybe the most significant issue with the car’s ability to create authentic, purist driver… Continue reading Porsche 718 GTS: Now with 4.0 Litre flat-six power
We Drive the Mercedes-Benz B-Class Sports Tourer
Our driven review on the Mercedes-Benz B200 AMG LINE Sports Tourer The B-class has always been somewhat of a strange offering to the market from Merc, with the first generation being a bit of a sandwich box MPV in a world of SUVs and hatchbacks. Understand even is South Africa where badge loyalty still exists,… Continue reading We Drive the Mercedes-Benz B-Class Sports Tourer
Datsun GO CVT Driven
It was just November of last year where Datsun uncovered the facelift and CVT automatic introduction of the Datsun Go. An Undertaking moreover due to the Datsun Go being the vehicle of choice for arguments about safety and how many A-Segment competitors are making vehicles like the Go appear dated and struggling to convince more… Continue reading Datsun GO CVT Driven
Driven: 2020 Toyota CH-R facelift
The Toyota CH-R has been an attractive model and prospect for those looking for a funky crossover, with a quirky exterior and strong Toyota heritage in South Africa. The CH-R stands out for its ability to fit all this trick styling and yet be a typical Toyota in that its build to a very high… Continue reading Driven: 2020 Toyota CH-R facelift
The turn of the Dark Horse – VW’s plans for 2020
VWSA recently made use of the Premium drive experience as a catch-up and information session for South African Media, and TheMotorist was in attendance. The Premium drive made clear, numerous elements with respects to the dubbed Premium products and product range nevertheless. While combining the event with being introductions to the Dark Label versions of the Toureg,… Continue reading The turn of the Dark Horse – VW’s plans for 2020
Haval H2 Facelift – Launch Drive
Haval’s introduction to South Africa in May of 2017, with the H2, created a bit of a wave in terms of what the Chinese car is or instead was—proving to be the most successful model for the brand locally with around 7235 units finding homes. Understandably so given in China 10 000 units for the… Continue reading Haval H2 Facelift – Launch Drive
2020 Mercedes Benz GLB Range
The endless onslaught of SUV’s for the South African Market and the equally infinite marketability of a vehicle of such a design has resulted in the Stuttgart giant Mercedes to create a kind of ‘Mini-me’ version of the GLC, dubbed the ‘B’. The GL terminology is indicative of the SUV origins and the B to indicate where… Continue reading 2020 Mercedes Benz GLB Range
The Surprise that is Kia Seltos
The subcompact SUV and its incredible popularity with respects to the South African Market is honestly rather astounding. Put simply; manufactures are chomping at the bit to get in on the action, with Kia not wishing to be late to the party, the Seltos rather quietly joined our markets in November. The VW T-Cross formula,… Continue reading The Surprise that is Kia Seltos
Corolla Quest Facelift – Fresher, beefier, and more vuma!
Back in 2014, the Corolla Quest moniker hit the South African market as a new perspective into affordable and Uber reliable transportation for fleet and passenger buyers. It provided transport that offered a great badge in the nose that stood for a brand with some acute ability to tug at the emotions of South Africans… Continue reading Corolla Quest Facelift – Fresher, beefier, and more vuma!
Bentley’s Flagship 6.75Litre engine comes to its curtain call
The introduction of the Mulsanne nameplate in 1980 provided Bentley with the opportunity to flex its plushest and most luxury-focused model. In the pursuit of refinement, the original Le Man winning engine was bored and stocked to the famed 6.75Litre V8 displacement for the production model. Later replaced with the Arnage throughout the years, only… Continue reading Bentley’s Flagship 6.75Litre engine comes to its curtain call
2021 Toyota GR86/BRZ gains a new powerplant
As the approach of the end of the Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ’s lifecycle approaches more and information as to the replacement has surfaced. Firstly the Toyota Variant of the Sportscar will become the GR86 falling in line with the Gazoo Racing division and the onslaught of new models they keep creating. The BRZ having… Continue reading 2021 Toyota GR86/BRZ gains a new powerplant
Weight watchers: Toyota’s 2.0litre GRNM Supra
Toyota has come clean with the unveiling of a Europe only 2.0Litre GRNM Supra for 2020. Lifting the 2.0Litre 190kW and 400Nm engine and 8-speed ZF auto used in the likes of the BMW 330i. The lighter nose has resulted in a 100Kg weight saving over the beefy straight-six. Crucially 50:50 weight distribution is retained… Continue reading Weight watchers: Toyota’s 2.0litre GRNM Supra
Jaguar’s F-Type undergoes the nip/tuck for 2020
Facelifts are always rather puzzling to me, as they often suggest that a model is truly beginning to age. This task is made harder when the facelift in question is of a product that is Jag’s F-type. The issue, it’s a tremendous sportscar, stonking engines and the exhaust note cut with an élan that is… Continue reading Jaguar’s F-Type undergoes the nip/tuck for 2020
BMW M135i XDrive – Has the hot 1-Series gone soft?
BMW’s latest generation of the 1-series has moved a great deal away from what the car once denoted. Much to the dismay of almost everyone that bought the car prior on its driving merit or could appreciate the simple RWD layout and how that translated when behind the wheel of a hatchback that was still… Continue reading BMW M135i XDrive – Has the hot 1-Series gone soft?
Subaru hints at the future with the Levorg STI Sport
Using the Tokyo Auto Salon as its chance Subaru has created the Levorg STI prototype to unveil the future for the famed Subaru Tecnica International brand. Ahead of the launch of the production model later this year, the Levorg STI may be the first iteration of the EJ25 series engine replacement. A necessary evil, given… Continue reading Subaru hints at the future with the Levorg STI Sport
Aston Martin DBX unveiled in South Africa
Aston Martin DBX unveiled in South Africa Aston Martin DBX revealed in South Africa Aston Martin South Africa has used the opportunity to reveal its brand new 1,217m² Melrose Arch premises to coincided the reveal of DBX – Aston Martins First SUV. With the support and collative investment from the Daytona group, The New facility… Continue reading Aston Martin DBX unveiled in South Africa
Nissan adds extra pep to the Micra Range
June 2018 saw the launch of Nissan’s latest version of its smallest and if not often underwhelming offering, the Micra. The new model aimed to shift the pensioner or rental car image, by offering new tech, drive platform and importantly a new fresh look that would be able to keep up if not contend with… Continue reading Nissan adds extra pep to the Micra Range
New BMW 1 Series- 118i Review
It’s almost impossible to mention the new one series without the mention. FWD platform UKL2 that underpins the likes of Mini and X1. The New and of us right now only other option other than the New M135i in SA before 2020. You see the issue is the niceness of the 1 series was always… Continue reading New BMW 1 Series- 118i Review
Audi’s Q8 gets the much-deserved RS treatment
VW’s MLBeveo Brillant origins and cut and paste mantra make for a hell of a recipe for fast Luxury SUV. Sharing DNA with Bentley, Lamborghini, and Porsche, Audi cousin may upset the order somewhat with the brands largest and most powerful heart transplant candidate – the 4.0 litre V8 Biturbocharged 48V boosted is aided by… Continue reading Audi’s Q8 gets the much-deserved RS treatment
The New Era of Audi Fastbacks – 2020Audi RS7
2020 Audi RS7 The new year brings with it the need to keep making fast wagons and Sportback’s, in response to pressure from 600hp Barnstormers such as the BMW M5 and Merc’s E63. Audi has confirmed the dates for the launch of both S7 and the full cream RS7 Sportback. First seen internationally in October,… Continue reading The New Era of Audi Fastbacks – 2020Audi RS7
Is the 48Volt Mild-Hybrid System the future?
Notably, in many of the new and imminent 2020, chassis and models are the internal use of a “48Volt Mild-Hybrid system” that allows for energy recuperation and regeneration in a way that merges standard engines and electric/hybrid systems. Systems make use of a belt-driven starter generator that serves as the traditional starter for the engine… Continue reading Is the 48Volt Mild-Hybrid System the future?
The Return of the Hyundai Atos
A short trip back to February of 2005 revealed the launch of the then-New Hyundai Atos in South Africa. A supermini that served as the little brother to the tasteful Getz and thankfully shared in the beginnings to the Korean wave of brilliance in the early 2000s, that transformed their brand. The range has expanded… Continue reading The Return of the Hyundai Atos
MINI’s John Cooper Works GP 3
Mini’s John Cooper Works Division has taken to the latest rendition of the Mini JCW to create their hardcore GP 3 once again. As the third instalment to the R53 and R56 versions of GP 1 and 2, the GP 3 follows in the footsteps of the previous models as tasty track specialist weapon for… Continue reading MINI’s John Cooper Works GP 3
Mercedes Maybach GLS 600
The Collaborative efforts of both Mercedes and Maybach have Revealed their rival to the likes of the Rolls Royce Cullinan and the Bentley Bentayga. This GLS will be the most luxury-focused SUV. Driving all four wheels through the familiar 4matic system is a 4.0 litre V8 tweaked for Maybach application and producing 410 kW and… Continue reading Mercedes Maybach GLS 600
How important is the Datsun Go CVT to South Africa?
How important is the Datsun Go CVT to South Africa? Datsun GO, what I could do is the clickbait-esque approach and create a platoon of clever metaphors about how underwhelming or terrible it. But after some careful pondering and zen-like meditation, I concluded the following: The Datsun GO is an honest car, therefore, an honest… Continue reading How important is the Datsun Go CVT to South Africa?
The All new 2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Mercedes-Benz G-Class The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is a car that has long baffled many petrolheads. What is a car that has made a name for itself as an exceptional off-road vehicle, is often Finally, Merc has made use of the Detroit Motorshow to unveil the new 2018 model. The new G-Class looks much like the old… Continue reading The All new 2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Opel Crossland X – Launch Drive.
We drive the Opel Crossland X The Mokka X having proved itself to be a worthy contender to the likes of the Mazda CX-5, Suzuki Vitara, and Renault Captur, will now be joined by the all-new family focused Crossland X. The recent accusation of the Opel brand by the French through the PSA group has… Continue reading Opel Crossland X – Launch Drive.
Toyota extends its Hilux and Fortuner Range
Updated Toyota Hilux and Fortuner The ever-popular Hilux range has undergone the knife as a very mild refresher, the changes were very slight and more so to create a mild buzz over the introduction of the Xtra Cab model. Its no secret we love Toyota’s giant behemoths, the Hilux is fantastic at being a bakkie… Continue reading Toyota extends its Hilux and Fortuner Range
BMW’s fiery M3 CS to storms into the front in 2018
BMW M3 CS BMW’s most acclaimed product in the art of fast M car shenanigans, the M3 has proven itself to be one of the most capable and dynamic driver’s cars in its class. This has acclaim been made clear with the sheer number of special editions available and the popularity of the models thereof.… Continue reading BMW’s fiery M3 CS to storms into the front in 2018
Twice as nice? – 2018 BMW X2
The popularity of the SUV has created an age where we have consumers in their numbers moving away from the traditional sedan style of car, and with the estate concept proving to be too reminiscent of a hearse to the South African market; the move to the SUV has almost become the go-to. The categories… Continue reading Twice as nice? – 2018 BMW X2
The Golf R32 – The best fast AWD Golf thus far?
The Golf R32 Driven Review With October kicking itself off with gloomy and stormy weather and muscle tops and sunglasses replaced with coats and boots, it’s safe to say the overall “suns out guns out” atmosphere has changed drastically. The only real way I could do any road testing in what seems to be an… Continue reading The Golf R32 – The best fast AWD Golf thus far?
The Updated Range Rover Sport now comes in hybrid.
Land Rover introduces a plug-in hybrid option: Range Rover Sport P400e Good news! If you wanted the nobility and the imperialism that only a Range Rover could exude, but have grown conflicted given the recent fuel price increase, then Land Rover may be able to reduce the number of litres you need at R14 each. The answer… Continue reading The Updated Range Rover Sport now comes in hybrid.
We Drive the hot R56 MINI JCW GP
My afternoon with the R56 MINI JCW GP The Police officer asked, “Sir, Do you know how fast you were going?” to which I stupidly replied “I don’t know, but a lot faster than you” – Interesting story that, but first; the R56 MINI JCW. This was the stiletto sized hot hatch boxer with the… Continue reading We Drive the hot R56 MINI JCW GP
2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe and Cabriolet Facelift
2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe and Cabriolet Facelift Not too long after its introduction Merc has recognised the need to update and sprinkle some new life into their flagship Grand Tourer, The S-class Coupe and Cabriolet models. The Sedan having received the same treatment a few months ago, the life has now reached the two door… Continue reading 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe and Cabriolet Facelift
Discovery SVX – The most off-road focused Discovery yet!
Discovery SVX Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations unit has created what they have dubbed the most capable Discovery ever. Making use of JLR’s famed 5.0-litre Supercharged V8 boasting 386 kW & 625 N.m, the All New Discovery takes on some important modifications in the interest of go-anywhere characteristics. The major changes include an increase in… Continue reading Discovery SVX – The most off-road focused Discovery yet!
BMW X7 SUV hints to a full sized X5 big brother.
BMW X7 SUV Ahead of the Frankfurt Motorshow later this month leaked images of BMW’s X7 IPerformance SUV concept, have come to light giving some interesting perspective to their new 7-series based full sized SUV. Due to arrive in international markets next year, the X7 will likely be based on a version BMW’s CLAR modular… Continue reading BMW X7 SUV hints to a full sized X5 big brother.
New Bentley Continental GT revealed!
New Bentley Continental GT Following the success of the past two models, Bentley, master craftsmen of bespoke road lounges to the well-off, has reinvented the Continental GT to create what they call the “Definition of Grand Touring”. The new Bentley Continental GT is based on an all new Volkswagen-Audi Group MSB platform, much like the… Continue reading New Bentley Continental GT revealed!
The South African Motoring Experience 2017
TheMotorist Attends the South African Motoring Experience 2017 Following a turn-out of 51 000 patrons last year, Kyalami Proves year and year again to be the hub of all motoring shenanigans. 2017’s Festival was different to the years past given the strange partnership with a Boat show, which was ‘same, same but different’; although it… Continue reading The South African Motoring Experience 2017
Volvo’s not so new S60 Polestar
The not so new Volvo S60 Polestar So as you’ve gathered from the title, Volvo has done some fettling to their now aged but fast S60, and this is probably very important, but first some context. In around July of 2011, Volvo’s Smurf blue enthusiasts and fast car boffins Polestar, created a fast version of… Continue reading Volvo’s not so new S60 Polestar
Toyota Corolla RUNX TRD
We throwback and drive the Toyota Corolla RunX TRD Those of you born in the late 80’s and to some degree the early 90’s will understand the shift in motoring focus from the high RPM small capacity atmospheric 20V engines, to the smaller, polar bear friendly turbo mills. See, back in what I’d describe as… Continue reading Toyota Corolla RUNX TRD
The New Fiat Panda 4X4
The Fiat Panda 4X4 A very short four years ago, Fiat reintroduced the cute mini-SUV that is the Panda to the South African market once again. This model was a fun way of cutting through the gridlock of the city as the 4X4 models had been ditched in favour of more market friendly FWD models,… Continue reading The New Fiat Panda 4X4
An even sportier S90 has arrived: Volvo S90 R-Design.
Volvo adds a sporty R-Design option to the S90 range The arrival of the S90 earlier this year brought about an interesting alternative to the typical German offerings in the luxury sedan segment. The S90’s mature and sophisticated look has been given a sporty aesthetic with the addition of the R-Design package. The additions include… Continue reading An even sportier S90 has arrived: Volvo S90 R-Design.
Thrash It, Otherwise It Will Kill You – BMW M3 E46 CSL
BMW M3 E46 CSL Driven Exactly two generations ago in 2001, BMW’s department of performance and lunacy took to the lovely chassis that was the E46 3 Series. This action created what in BMW circles was, and to many still is, pretty much the quintessential M car and the ultimate M3. The broth was highly… Continue reading Thrash It, Otherwise It Will Kill You – BMW M3 E46 CSL
Jaguar’s XJ Range updated and includes a 300 km/h performance model.
Jaguar updates its XJ Range in South Africa The Jaguar XJ has been with us for quite some time now, but not many would notice this due to fact that it was mostly overshadowed by brand conscious consumers seeking the gratification of the Germans and their brands. This by no means meant it was terrible… Continue reading Jaguar’s XJ Range updated and includes a 300 km/h performance model.
The Chevrolet Lumina SS Ute – the Australia-American love child.
Chevrolet Lumina SS Ute Driven Review Fewer things scream “Merrrica” more so than the fabled V8 motor. Large, boisterous and incredibly charismatic, all combined with the warm fuzzy feeling you get inside, knowing that you have very angry and deaf neighbours. This is the stuff of petrolhead dreams, in theory at least. The enormity and… Continue reading The Chevrolet Lumina SS Ute – the Australia-American love child.
Mercedes-Benz debuts their double-cab X-Class bakkie
Mercedes-Benz X-Class released After much anticipation, the cover has finally dropped off the Mercedes Benz X-Class double-cab bakkie. The focus of the X–Class is heavily on the combination of luxury and utility, all in a leisure focused package. The global launch held over the past two days revealed styling that was more conservative to that of the… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz debuts their double-cab X-Class bakkie
Nissan Navara Driven Review in South Africa
Nissan Navara Driven Review The South African double cab bakkie market is easily on of the most tightly contested vehicle segments in SA, with South Africans being one of the largest fans of the utilitarian aspects of being able to lug around nearing one tonne of payload and three times that via a tow hitch.… Continue reading Nissan Navara Driven Review in South Africa
Celebrating 175 years of Riva yachts with the Abarth 695 Rivale.
The Abarth 695 Rivale. As a tribute to the relationship between Carlo Abarth and Riva, ironically by the same name, the Abarth boffins – responsible for all the “spirited” Fiats have taken to the 695 to create the devilishly rare Rivale. Resembling the “Beauty Line” Riva yacht it adorns a two-tone Riva Sera Blue and… Continue reading Celebrating 175 years of Riva yachts with the Abarth 695 Rivale.
The BMW 1M Coupe – Sheer Driving Pleasure personified.
The BMW 1M Coupe Driven The Year was 2011 and the M-division boffins with the assistance of their rather expansive parts bin, saw it fit to introduce the most bonkers 1 Series ever, the BMW 1M Coupe. Now keen enthusiasts will note the backwards name, primarily due to the existence of the M1. The M1… Continue reading The BMW 1M Coupe – Sheer Driving Pleasure personified.
JAGUAR XE SV PROJECT 8 – The most powerful Jag Ever!
JAGUAR XE SV PROJECT 8 Jaguar Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations, not only sounds like a special task force but also have the inherent ability to create ludicrously fast and loud versions of JLR cars. Their acumen has now been applied to the XE sedan to create the Jaguar XE SV Project 8. Making its… Continue reading JAGUAR XE SV PROJECT 8 – The most powerful Jag Ever!
Aston takes the fight to Tesla with the Aston Martin RapidE
Aston Martin RapidE Based on the RapidE AMR concept the, 5.9Litre V12 will give way to a new all-electric powertrain. The move is in line with Aston’s new strategic plan for the development of low and zero-emission vehicles. The RapidE will be a limited run model and continue the collaborative works of Aston and Williams… Continue reading Aston takes the fight to Tesla with the Aston Martin RapidE
Mercedes-AMG E43 and E63S Released in South Africa
Mercedes-AMG E43 and E63S About a year after the release of the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class, the German automaker has brought the fire back into the range through the introduction of the big power, big engine performance variants of the new model – The Mercedes-AMG E43 and E63S models. Taking the position as the entry level performance… Continue reading Mercedes-AMG E43 and E63S Released in South Africa
The B7 Audi RS4 – The more door, Quattro V8 racer?
The B7 Audi RS4 – Driven The era of analogue, man and machine connections has become a rather rare occurrence in modern automotive machinery. Electronic nannies seek to tame the wave of kW’s that even the most unassuming of ‘fast’ cars now have. Me being a rather backwards human frankly, I loved this era, the… Continue reading The B7 Audi RS4 – The more door, Quattro V8 racer?
Ferrari GTC4Lusso South African Launch
Ferrari GTC4Lusso launches in South Africa June the 7th saw the South African debut of the Ferrari GTC4Lusso, which launched globally last year. With the underpinnings being the previous generation FF, it features the same unconventional four-wheel drive system and the 2+2 body style, which makes this a prancing horse grand tourer with added practicality.… Continue reading Ferrari GTC4Lusso South African Launch
BMW takes the M240i to the next level with the Performance edition.
BMW M240i Performance edition BMW’s introduction of the M240i to replace the already properly good M235i resulted in rather strange squeaks of elation from the BMW fanboys that popularised it. Boasting a brand new B58 motor with rather serious power figures, to the tune of 250kw and 500nm being pumped to the rear wheels. Mated… Continue reading BMW takes the M240i to the next level with the Performance edition.