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.
Tag: Hot hatch
The XL Italian Job – The Mini Clubman John Cooper Works
We recently got to spend a few days rapidly emptying the fuel tank of the unexpectedly fast and fun Mini Clubman John Cooper Works (JCW), a deceptive car that doesn’t look as fast as it is!
2017 Honda Civic Type R Nürburgring Record
2017 Honda Civic Type R Nurburgring Record When we were given the chance to sample the Honda Civic Type R last year, we were all completely astounded by how engaging and raw it was. What Honda had created was a sheer masterpiece in front-wheel drive performance and bore little resemblance to Nora, Albert, Rita and… Continue reading 2017 Honda Civic Type R Nürburgring Record
New Ford Fiesta ST in South Africa
2018 will see the arrival of the all-new Ford Fiesta ST aka the Ultra Mobile and if you listen carefully, you can already hear all the boets fist-pumping in anticipation of this auspicious occasion! Big news is that this new model is the first ever Ford Performance vehicle to make use of a 1.5-litre 3-cylinder… Continue reading New Ford Fiesta ST in South Africa
Renault Megane GT :The most confusing warm hatch I’ve driven
Renault Megane GT Driven Review Motorist Digital Magazine – Edition 08 After driving the new Megane GT for a week, I was left slightly baffled. I found myself asking fellow journo’s if it was just me, or is the car one of strangest fast hatchback out there? Let me explain. Renault for years been good… Continue reading Renault Megane GT :The most confusing warm hatch I’ve driven