New BMW M5 Driven The definition of a purist according to the trusty internet is someone who, “insists on absolute adherence to traditional rules or structures, especially in language or style”. That would best describe most BMW aficionados to the letter. It is for this reason why there was a huge outcry from BMW fans… Continue reading New BMW M5 driven – Bigger, faster, better?
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Hello New VW Tiguan
The previous Volkswagen Tiguan suffered from a bit of an identity crisis in our opinion. It was meant to be like a smaller Touareg, but it didn’t pull off the masculinity of its older brother. What it did have was many modern technologies for that time. Under the hood was the option of a combination… Continue reading Hello New VW Tiguan
Grown up yet young at heart: Audi’s new Q7 driven.
Slimmer, smarter and better. Getting older is a funny and weird thing. You start to notice changes in not only how you view the world but also, how you use it. Not only do I not drink beer any more (let’s be completely honest, it doesn’t taste nice and most of us drink it to… Continue reading Grown up yet young at heart: Audi’s new Q7 driven.
Jaguar XE Driven: Is there space for a big four?
The C-segment has been going through a war for many years now. The majority of those years have been ruled by one brand, the BMW 3 Series. During this time, Mercedes’ C-Class has been in competition with the Bavarian dictator and they have always come off second best in terms of driving dynamics and excitement but… Continue reading Jaguar XE Driven: Is there space for a big four?
What would your “One Car For Life” be?
Choosing one car for the rest of your life is a daunting exercise. If you could own any ten cars in the world, what would they be? Most of us car nuts have probably been asked something along those lines before. Maybe even your top five or even top three. As a lover of cars,… Continue reading What would your “One Car For Life” be?
Smug life: Driving the Range Rover Sport
Our week with Range Rover Sport SDV6 SE If you haven’t yet noticed, many Range Rover owners bear a similar facial expression when they’re in their cars. It’s a difficult look to describe. Is it one that says “I’m better than you?” or “I have more money than you?” Who knows, but it’s definitely an… Continue reading Smug life: Driving the Range Rover Sport
New MINI Convertible and Clubman driven.
New MINI’s added to the range for more fun and practicality What happens when the roof of the MINI Cooper is cut off and replaced with canvas? Or when the car goes for a butt transplant and comes out with a much bigger rear? We flew down to sunny Cape Town to find out. The… Continue reading New MINI Convertible and Clubman driven.
Exploring in the Chevrolet Trailblazer
For the explorer: Chevrolet’s Trailblazer. If you and your loved ones are in the habit of exploring, you will know that a small hatchback or sedan might not get the job done for your needs. In most cases, a large vehicle is required in order to fit the luggage, the tents, the skottel-braai and of… Continue reading Exploring in the Chevrolet Trailblazer
Driven: BMW’s new 7 Series
The art of luxury: BMW’s new 7 Series In the world of art, artists often use their works to reveal what thoughts and feelings are going on in their creative minds. Their art becomes a means of communication between the viewer and themselves and how the artist wants to be perceived. For well acclaimed artists… Continue reading Driven: BMW’s new 7 Series
A Swift week: Suzuki family test.
What if you had to drive a Suzuki for the rest of your life? for fast food. But let’s for a moment use our imagination and picture a world where we only had one brand of cars to choose from. Imagine for some inexplicable reason, Japan ruled the world and the only cars they produced… Continue reading A Swift week: Suzuki family test.
Zooped up: Hyundai i20 Sport
Remember the time guys would buy ordinary hatchbacks and slowly but surely turn them into something more radical? Most car lovers have gone through a time where a go faster kit, bigger wheels and a loud exhaust pipe was all you wanted. Well Hyundai have realised that this is an inevitable phase in a car… Continue reading Zooped up: Hyundai i20 Sport
Five new features in the new Jaguar XF.
What you can expect in the new Jaguar XF. The Jaguar XF was the first car in the brand to feature the modern lines we see in many new Jaguars today. Since its initial launch in 2007, the car has undergone some facelifts, making it look sleeker than what it already was. Now 2016 brings… Continue reading Five new features in the new Jaguar XF.
Citroen South Africa’s C4 Cactus: A proper hipster car
Citroen South Africa’s space aged plant. If there’s one thing we can give Citroen, is that over the years they’ve been the one car maker that couldn’t give anything about what the average person considers as the norm. As a result, to say they have created bold designs would be an understatement. Think of all… Continue reading Citroen South Africa’s C4 Cactus: A proper hipster car