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Opel’s all-new Astra set to shine
April 15, 2016 | Deon SchoemanOpel has launched the brand new Astra in South Africa. The 11th generation of Opel’s most important model promises a mix of good looks, top spec and engaging yet efficient performance.
Physically smaller than the previous generation, the new Astra … Read More
Quirky name, but Kadjar cuts a fine figure
April 14, 2016 | Deon SchoemanRenault is no stranger to the SUV-cum-crossover segment. The underrated Koleos has been around for several years now, while the smaller, sexier Captur has, well, captured the imagination of buyers since its arrival last year. And let’s not forget the … Read More
Stretched luxury from Audi
April 12, 2016 | Deon SchoemanAnyone who’s seen an Audi A8 L (for long wheelbase) will know just how big that car is. But the Audi A8 L Extended, a one-off ultra-limo with three rows of seats, makes the normal L look positively svelte by … Read More
One-Day Test: Mazda CX-3 2.0 Dynamic Auto
April 8, 2016 | Deon Schoeman | 2 CommentsMazda’s independence from Ford, which has seen the Japanese automaker establish an independent presence in South Africa, together with a dedicated dealer network, has already borne significant fruit.
The Mazda model range has never been stronger, with the Mazda2 and … Read More
New badge celebrates 20 years of Merc’s compact roadster
April 7, 2016 | Deon SchoemanThe renaming of much of the Mercedes-Benz passenger car range continues. The latest model to receive a new nameplate is the SLK, which becomes the SLC, almost exactly two decades after its first appearance.
Now badged SLC to indicate its … Read More
New Toyota Fortuner ups the ante
April 6, 2016 | Deon Schoeman | 2 CommentsToyota’s burly Fortuner SUV has been a runaway success in South Africa, with almost 100 000 examples sold since it made its debut here a decade ago, thanks to its combination of rugged underpinnings, ample space and go-anywhere talent.
That … Read More
New Polestars are Volvo’s quickest ever
April 5, 2016 | Deon SchoemanVolvo’s newly updated S60 and V60 Polestar performance models are the Swedish brand’s fastest production models ever.
Following on an initial release of Polestar-enhanced S60 models to selected markets, including South Africa, last year, an updated version with even more … Read More
New Audi R8 goes topless
April 4, 2016 | Deon SchoemanWhile South African sports car buyers still have a few months to wait before the new-generation Audi R8 supercar makes its local debut, the German auto maker officially unveiled a Spyder version of the mid-engined sports car at last week’s … Read More
New Mazda MX-5 to reach SA before year end
August 3, 2015 | Deon SchoemanHiroshima, Japan. – It’s official: the all-new, fourth-generation Mazda MX-5, as well the as the stylish CX-3 compact crossover, will make their official South African debut before the end of the year, with November the most likely timing.
Mazda SA … Read More