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A baby V10 with a drift mode – the new Audi RS3
A baby V10 with a drift mode – the new Audi RS3
The Performance Car Buyer’s Guide
Audi enters the arena with a whopping 15 new models! We see how they stack up You’re thinking to yourself times are tough, right? Here we are giving you a buyer’s guide on vehicles that cost the equivalent of houses in upmarket areas. You must be thinking we’ve gone nuts? Well, no. In reality, it’s… Continue reading The Performance Car Buyer’s Guide
Here’s why you should buy the Alfa Romeo Giulia
Alfa Romeo Giulia I know what you are all thinking, how does the Italian stallion compare to the ever so popular BMW 3 series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class or the third German moustache – the Audi A4?. All giants of the same segment. This article isn’t going to be a long-winded and unnecessary comparison, the seats are… Continue reading Here’s why you should buy the Alfa Romeo Giulia
BMW 440i vs Audi S5 – Decisions decisions.
BMW 440i vs Audi S5 Do you have a R1million to spend on a coupe? Are you torn between a BMW 440i or an Audi S5? Well, you’re in good hands, TheMotorist is here to help you decide… If only things worked like that. You read an article online. You make your mind up and… Continue reading BMW 440i vs Audi S5 – Decisions decisions.
Audi Q2 2.0 TFSI Quattro released, but will it be available in South Africa?
Audi Q2 2.0 TFSI Quattro Earlier this year, Audi released the Q2 in South Africa. It’s quite unique to the Audi range in terms of styling as it follows Audi’s new design language – a language which has not yet seemed to filter through entirely to other new models. At launch, the Q2 was released… Continue reading Audi Q2 2.0 TFSI Quattro released, but will it be available in South Africa?
Audi A5/S5 Convertible Launched.
Audi A5/S5 Convertible The new Audi A5/S5 has been on sale in South Africa for a couple of months now and as is always the case, the convertible has now joined the Sportback and Coupé to complete the suave and swoopy A5/S5 range. Now featuring an “acoustic” roof that opens in a brisk 15 seconds… Continue reading Audi A5/S5 Convertible Launched.
The Future Is Electric: Audi E-Tron Sportback Revealed
Audi is starting to take electricity very seriously: Audi E-Tron Sportback revealed. Manufacturers fascination with electricity was not just a phase, it’s happening and getting better and better. So much so Audi plans to launch five electric cars in the next five years. Yikes. The one everyone is talking about now is the Audi E-Tron… Continue reading The Future Is Electric: Audi E-Tron Sportback Revealed
Chic and slick: Facelifted Audi A3 Sedan Driven.
A sedan version of a hatchback? The A3 Sedan seemed like a strange concept when it was first released. A few years later, consumers have come to enjoy the car as it makes sense for those not looking for the space an A4 offers. You wouldn’t be wrong to assume then that this car can… Continue reading Chic and slick: Facelifted Audi A3 Sedan Driven.
More Torque, More Tech and Fewer Cylinders – Audi’s New RS5
In my mind, Audi’s RS5 has always had a unique appeal in the very sporty small coupe segment. While BMW’s M3 has always been the nimble and dynamic youth in a hoody and Mercedes-AMG’s C63 the grandpa in All Stars, the last generation RS5 suffered from an identity crisis and was neither supremely comfortable nor… Continue reading More Torque, More Tech and Fewer Cylinders – Audi’s New RS5
Audi A3 Facelift Driven Review
Audi recently facelifted the A3 and while the changes are only design based, I was still interested to get behind Audi’s entry level A3 with its 1.0-litre Turbo engine. The updates to the A3 consist of updated designs for the headlights and taillights, with some slight bumper design adjustments which completes the changes to the… Continue reading Audi A3 Facelift Driven Review
The New Audi Q2 : It Really Is Untaggable
You have probably seen the advertising campaign for the new Audi Q2 – #untaggable is what they call it and that is exactly what it is. The Audi Q2 is difficult to define, where does one place it? What do you compare it to? These were questions that all ran through my mind during the… Continue reading The New Audi Q2 : It Really Is Untaggable
Audi RS6 Review
Audi RS6 Review A few years ago, I was the guy that your girlfriend thought of as a bad influence. Every social group has that guy Gary. The guy that gets everyone into trouble, takes you out for a beer and promises to have you home by 11 pm latest! Only to have you find… Continue reading Audi RS6 Review
Good Made Better: Audi’s New A3 Range Updated
Good made better: Audi’s new A3 range updated. If you stood next to the first generation Audi A3, you would be shocked to know that it was introduced to the market nearly twenty years ago. Yes, it’s been almost two decades, and it’s been an excellent run for the brand. Locally, a total 51 400… Continue reading Good Made Better: Audi’s New A3 Range Updated
TheMotorist digital magazine – Edition 05
Edition 05 of TheMotorist digital magazine is here! Our latest digital magazine has arrived. This month we have great motoring content for our readers, including a driven feature on the BMW M4 GTS.You can access and subscribe to the digital magazine at this link: https://goo.gl/XDDL2m Have a great read Motorists!
Grown up yet young at heart: Audi’s new Q7 driven.
Slimmer, smarter and better. Getting older is a funny and weird thing. You start to notice changes in not only how you view the world but also, how you use it. Not only do I not drink beer any more (let’s be completely honest, it doesn’t taste nice and most of us drink it to… Continue reading Grown up yet young at heart: Audi’s new Q7 driven.
What would your “One Car For Life” be?
Choosing one car for the rest of your life is a daunting exercise. If you could own any ten cars in the world, what would they be? Most of us car nuts have probably been asked something along those lines before. Maybe even your top five or even top three. As a lover of cars,… Continue reading What would your “One Car For Life” be?
Audi Q2: Retro Chic design in a fun package.
Audi’s new Q2 promises to bring a wild side to the compact Crossover segment. Audi has often been dogged for playing it too safe when it comes to the design of its vehicles. The upcoming Audi Q2 unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show seeks to shut the mouths of critics with its radical design. Geometric… Continue reading Audi Q2: Retro Chic design in a fun package.
New Audi A4 Driven.
Audi’s new A4: Magnificently refined. The launch of the new Audi A4 is very important for the brand since the car is a volume seller in the Audi stable. In the South African automotive landscape, competition is very high within the D-Segment vehicles. The most popular cars in this segment are made up of what… Continue reading New Audi A4 Driven.