Opel’s all-new Astra set to shine

Opel 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

Renault 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

Anyone 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

Mazda’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

The 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

Toyota’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

Volvo’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

While 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

Hiroshima, 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