The Hybrid MINI is here: MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 Greener transport, less congestion and autonomous vehicles seem to be high on the priority list of many countries and manufacturers in 2017. While there are arguments for all three, the former seems to be the one that you can’t really argue with. Emissions & increased… Continue reading The First Hybrid MINI: MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4
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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.
This is the new Dodge Challenger Demon and it’s been banned from the drag strip!
Meet the car which has been banned from the Drag Strip: Dodge Challenger Demon Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. American vehicles in South Africa have always been niche and I personally think that that is a good thing, but with this new Dodge Challenger Hellcat, it’s proving to be somewhat difficult for me… Continue reading This is the new Dodge Challenger Demon and it’s been banned from the drag strip!
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
Suzuki Baleno Driven Review
Long term test on the Suzuki Baleno in South Africa Rewind to 1997 – Britney was fresh on the scene, George Clooney was Batman, Tony had just become Prime Minister and I had just learnt how to walk. These were all iconic events in their own right and while the world was marvelling at Mike… Continue reading Suzuki Baleno Driven Review
Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI & TDI – First Drive
Introduced in 2007, the Volkswagen Tiguan was an instant success and as many had anticipated, VW’s foray into the crossover segment most certainly paid off with nearly a million units having been sold globally in its first 3 years of production. There was no reason for the Tiguan to do anything but excel, especially… Continue reading Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI & TDI – First Drive
Say Hello to the new AMG-43’S
The 43 series in Mercedes-AMG’s line up has proven to be a popular engine choice for those who want a little more performance than a non AMG variant can provide, but are not yearning for a fire-breathing AMG-63, we can call this the middle ground. If you didn’t know, the middle ground provides some nice… Continue reading Say Hello to the new AMG-43’S
On a roll: Volvo’s new XC60 revealed.
The new era Volvo’s has already managed to revitalise the brand, making them no longer cars that appeal to a specific group of people. The edgy designs of the XC90 and newly launched S90 both inside and out have proved that Volvo means business. These cars though are not the most important Volvo’s in the… Continue reading On a roll: Volvo’s new XC60 revealed.
Updated Mazda BT-50
Mazda’s goal when they first introduced the BT-50 was to supply with South Africa with a lifestyle vehicle, which would appeal to business users but also a wider range of customers, those such as families and adventurers. This is where the Bakkie market has changed over recent years, they are not only designed with the… Continue reading Updated Mazda BT-50
Honda Civic
Honda Civic Driven Review Motorist Digital Magazine – Edition 08 There are few things in this world which are more reliable than a Honda. I have often said that not even a playschool teacher could rival Honda’s sterling reputation for trustworthiness, and that is quite a statement to make! In the same breath, though, one… Continue reading Honda Civic
Fiat Fullback: Can it cut it with today’s bakkie market?
Fiat Fullback Driven Review Motorist Digital Magazine – Edition 08 That awkward moment when people ask you if you’re driving a Toyota Hilux, but your response is “no, it’s a Fiat”. This seemed to happen often whilst we had the Fiat Fullback on test, and the truth is that you can understand why people kept… Continue reading Fiat Fullback: Can it cut it with today’s bakkie market?
The Mercedes-AMG GT R sets a very fast lap
The greenest car in the world has just lapped the ‘Green Hell’ in 07:10.9 minutes – that’s what us motoring scribes would call ‘very fast’ and I’m sure you’re all delighted by this news! Many a motoring journalist will bang on about how useless Nurburgring times are to the everyday motorist, and yes that is… Continue reading The Mercedes-AMG GT R sets a very fast lap
Peugeot 308 GT-Line Automatic
A few months back I was in the driving seat of the Peugeot 308 GT-Line Manual. I really enjoyed that vehicle, it looked great with the GT-Line styling, the interior was simplistic with extremely comfortable massaging seats (Even my wife mentioned them ). My only issue with this car was that infotainment system is finicky.… Continue reading Peugeot 308 GT-Line Automatic