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McLaren 570S Spider Released
McLaren 570S Spider Launched The McLaren 570s was a car that set our hair on fire when we tested it late in 2016. It looked fantastic, it was shockingly fast, and driving inside the cabin really did give off that race car element. Frankly, we were very sad to see it go. Stumbling on into… Continue reading McLaren 570S Spider Released
South Africans rejoice! New Volkswagen Polo has been revealed!
New Volkswagen Polo revealed! If there’s a car we as South Africans love besides the Toyota Hilux, is the Volkswagen Polo. For years this model has been part of the top 3 selling cars in the country. This doesn’t seem to be a South African thing though, because over 14 million Polo’s have been sold… Continue reading South Africans rejoice! New Volkswagen Polo has been revealed!
Prettiest Porsche to date? Porsche 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series
Porsche 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series From when I was little, the Porsche 911 has always been one of my favourite cars. I am unsure of where my love came for this brand, but it may have started when I was shoved in the front loading area or “trunk” by my father. This was his… Continue reading Prettiest Porsche to date? Porsche 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series
Rolls Royce Sweptail: Are one-off vehicles the future of true luxury?
Is the Rolls Royce Sweptail the future of real luxury cars? Imagine a vehicle custom built just for you. A car designed with your taste in mind, featuring the items you desire whilst doing without the items which hold no value for your needs. Now imagine the manufacturer producing your personal masterpiece was non-other than… Continue reading Rolls Royce Sweptail: Are one-off vehicles the future of true luxury?
BMW 2 Series Facelift in South Africa
South African Car News: BMW 2 Series Facelift The task of face lifting a vehicle is a tricky one, you see, give the patient a completely new face and you just damn all owners of the current model by throwing their resale value out the proverbial window, but tweak a light and add a paintjob… Continue reading BMW 2 Series Facelift in South Africa
NIO EP9: The electric hyper car that destroyed everything
NIO EP9: Fastest production car around the Nurburgring You may not know of the new car company called “NIO” and this would come as no surprise. They are a global production car start-up specializing in premium electric vehicles, and when I say premium, I mean 1% of the world kind of premium. They claim to… Continue reading NIO EP9: The electric hyper car that destroyed everything
Our first drive of the Facelifted VW Golf 7.5 GTI
South African Launch: Facelifted VW Golf 7.5 GTI Whenever a new Golf is launched, there is excitement beyond belief. First and foremost, it’s been widely regarded as the benchmark in its class and for good reason. Its brilliant! Whether you are starting a new job, transporting kids to and from school, or want a car… Continue reading Our first drive of the Facelifted VW Golf 7.5 GTI
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
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
Is the glorious noise gone? Jaguar F-Type now comes in 2.0 litre variant.
South African Car News: Jaguar F-Type 2.0 So by now you would’ve heard that the F-Type will feature an entry level 2.0 litre engine. For those of you who love cars, you may be worried. The thing about a sports car like an F-Type is that the silly things are often what matters most. So yes… Continue reading Is the glorious noise gone? Jaguar F-Type now comes in 2.0 litre variant.
Released: BMW M550d & M550i X Drive – The Models Which South Africa Won’t Get.
South African Car News: BMW M550d & M550i Xdrive It’s True. BMW have just released both the M550d and M550i – very exciting indeed, or not… As of yet, we have no news on exactly if or when these stinkingly powerful 5 Series variants will be heading to our beautiful country. BMW M550d First to… Continue reading Released: BMW M550d & M550i X Drive – The Models Which South Africa Won’t Get.
Limited Edition Fx4 Ford Ranger in South Africa
Limited Edition Ford Ranger Fx4 has been added to the South African range. There’s a new version of the Ford Ranger and Ford describe it as “stunning.” Describing your new product as “stunning” is much the same as when a restaurant describes a dessert as being “delicious” on their own menu. I will be the… Continue reading Limited Edition Fx4 Ford Ranger in South Africa