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.
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Some are made while others are created, the 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio
Alfa Romeo is a marquee that needs no introduction, with an impressive 111 year lifespan their legacy has been cemented into the halls of fame with pedigree racers and breathtaking designs
The Audi Q2 is expensive, but it’s worth it.
Audi Q2 Driven Review Unique and distinguished are words I would use when talking about Audi’s latest Q-Model. It’s obviously not a supercar, but still possibly turns as many heads due to its individual hexagonal style based on Audi’s new design language. The Audi Q2 can’t really be faulted, then, in terms of design because… Continue reading The Audi Q2 is expensive, but it’s worth it.
The new VW Tiguan is the coolest family car on the road!
The new Vw Tiguan is the coolest family car on the road. I have a vivid memory of driving the new VW Tiguan in its 1 400 cc petrol variant towards the end of 2016 and I loved it. The design, style, chassis and all round coolness were just some of the goods that stood… Continue reading The new VW Tiguan is the coolest family car on the road!
Rich Kids Club – Audi Q2 Review
Audi Q2 Driven Review If the Q2 was a person, it would be ‘that guy’.. You all know that guy and if not, you are that guy. The guy who has a sneaker option for everyday. The guy who has all the latest music on his latest mobile device. The guy with the latest car,… Continue reading Rich Kids Club – Audi Q2 Review
South African Launch: 2017 Mazda CX-5
Our First Drive of the New 2017 Mazda CX-5 The automotive space is an interesting one, one in which manufacturers are able to express themselves and the particular traits of their brand which has inevitably been influenced and shaped by the environment in which they were established. Take a look at several vehicles on the… Continue reading South African Launch: 2017 Mazda CX-5
A futuristic machine : New Audi A5 Driven Review
New Audi A5 Driven Review As journalists, we drive a fair number of new cars and because of this, I feel that sometimes we become a little numb to the latest technology and gadgets that are found in vehicles today. I realised this while driving the new Audi A5 on test when some friends of… Continue reading A futuristic machine : New Audi A5 Driven Review
The Harvey Specter of cars: Volvo S90 D5 Review
Volvo S90 D5 AWD Review Over the past few years, the Volvo brand has undergone a regeneration. Combining their reputation of driving safety with swedish luxury has seemed to be their main goal, making sure the vehicles they build are the last word in safety, as well as beautiful in every way. The first vehicle to… Continue reading The Harvey Specter of cars: Volvo S90 D5 Review
The New Volkswagen Up! : A fun city car with a hefty price tag
South African Car Review: New Volkswagen Up! With all the cars that come through The Motorist’s garage, sometimes it’s a good thing to be reminded of what real cars are and have a palate cleanser. You see, the life of a motor journalist is full of crème de la crème cars and we often forget… Continue reading The New Volkswagen Up! : A fun city car with a hefty price tag
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!
Can’t afford the R1.4M Alfa Romeo Gulia QV? There is another option
South African Car News: Alfa Romeo Gulia Veloce Anyone with functioning eyes will agree that the Alfa Romeo Giulia is one of the prettiest cars on sale at the moment. Its proportions are delicious and its interior finish far better than anyone had expected from an Alfa Romeo. Overall, it’s a good quality product and… Continue reading Can’t afford the R1.4M Alfa Romeo Gulia QV? There is another option
Is This The Hottest BMW M4 Yet? The BMW M4 CS
The Hottest BMW M4 Has Arrived in South Africa: The BMW M4 CS Since the beginning of the compact sports coupe, the BMW M3, now called the M4 in its Coupe variant, has been the yardstick and the go to car for all that is good in that segment. Over the years, it’s faced competition… Continue reading Is This The Hottest BMW M4 Yet? The BMW M4 CS