Tag: Car News South Africa

Living with the legacy of a local legend – the VW Golf 8 GTI

It takes generations to build up a near-immortal legacy with an adoring customer base at the core. In Mzanzi, there are staples for different types of mobility where everything else in the segment becomes an outlier. Our go-to bakkie is the Hilux while the Golf GTI is glorified in its hot hatch segment. We lived with the 8th generation of the beloved German derivative to see if the recipe has deviated from its predecessors.

The Chinese are coming… No, the Chinese are here!

If you take notice of the cars on our roads, you will see an abundance of models from the likes of Toyota, Volkswagen and Ford. You might also note a large contingent of premium brands – ranging in price and age but highly sought after on the new and used markets for those who have… Continue reading The Chinese are coming… No, the Chinese are here!

Honda’s WR-V wants a piece of the compact crossover cake

Honda recently launched their WR-V model, which wants a piece of the most competitive segment in South Africa, but is their newcomer the right car for the job? We recently got to experience the liveability of the affordable 1.2 Comfort model.  The Tokyo-based automaker is no stranger to SUVs, with a broad range on offer… Continue reading Honda’s WR-V wants a piece of the compact crossover cake

Stacking up the new Kia Rio against its older sibling

Is the updated fourth generation Kia Rio an upgrade from its predecessor? We recently got to spend some time with the new Rio where we were able to stack it up to its preceding sibling that arguably catalysed a rebirth for the brand not only in Mzansi but globally too.  Although Kia, the largest manufacturer… Continue reading Stacking up the new Kia Rio against its older sibling

Road Sailing with Honda’s new Ballade

Relative comfort and affordability are things that are seldomly mutually exclusive in the car market, particularly with the small sedan segment. Alex Shahini recently spent some time with the new 8th generation Ballade RS to evaluate the newcomers updates and how its disposition stacks it up against its competitors and predecessor.  Japanese vehicles are revered… Continue reading Road Sailing with Honda’s new Ballade

More Innovation than an S-Class? All-New Audi A8 Released

New Audi A8 Released Rewind to the advent of the big, luxury saloon and copious amounts of expensive and shiny or woody materials was the order of the day. With more chrome than Brakpan and more wood than Hot House, you certainly knew who was boss, riding in the back of his supercharged Mercedes-Benz or… Continue reading More Innovation than an S-Class? All-New Audi A8 Released

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

Is the BMW 8 Series Concept the best looking BMW ever?

BMW 8 Series and M8 Concept Any BMW collection worth its weight in myrrh has to consist of at least one 8 Series, in whichever shape or form. 840Ci’s are of course the more common one’s while 850CSi’s are just about as rare as a ham sandwich at a Jewish wedding. Regardless of derivative, though,… Continue reading Is the BMW 8 Series Concept the best looking BMW ever?

Details on the limited edition Ford Fiesta ST200 in South Africa

Limited Edition Ford Fiesta ST200 available in South Africa The Ford Fiesta is a very popular car among the younger generation in South africa and this can also be said for the sportier and faster ST variant. The Fiesta ST is a very rewarding hot hatch to drive, producing 134 kW in a fantastic chassis,… Continue reading Details on the limited edition Ford Fiesta ST200 in South Africa

New Audi R8 Spyder – Now you can hear your V10 scream better.

New Audi R8 Spyder V10 released in South Africa Let’s be honest, as much as pure petrol heads lament the lack of rigidity in a convertible, the look and feel of a drop top is badass. This is especially the case when it comes to supercars. The Audi R8 is already a fantastic vehicle, offering… Continue reading New Audi R8 Spyder – Now you can hear your V10 scream better.

Mercedes-Benz GLA powders its nose.

South African Car News: Mercedes-Benz GLA Facelift The GLA has been a love/hate car since its launch in 2013. Some didn’t know how to place it, is it an SUV? Or simply a larger A Class? Mercedes can confirm that it is indeed a compact SUV, positioning itself in a competitive market since sedans are… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz GLA powders its nose.

Volvo V90 Cross Country released in South Africa

 South African Car News: Volvo V90 Cross Country We at The Motorist love a good wagon and the only thing we love more than a wagon is a wagon that can do more than just carry things and look cool. Take the Audi RS6 for instance – not only does it look tit, it’ll also give… Continue reading Volvo V90 Cross Country released in South Africa

A Lotus for race and road: The Lotus Exige CUP 380

South African Car News: Lotus Exige Cup 380 For me, Lotus vehicles have always reminded me of mini race cars for the road. As an adolescent, they had always been appealing to me because of their aggressive design and small dimensions – they looked fast! They don’t just look fast though, they are fast. Thanks… Continue reading A Lotus for race and road: The Lotus Exige CUP 380