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YouTube Exclusive: VW Amarok 3.0 V6 TDI Highline Plus 4Motion
September 21, 2017 | Deon SchoemanThe critics say the flagship VW Amarok V6 TDI may be fast, but without a transfer case, it can’t be considered a ‘real’ 4×4. Well check out just how well the Amarok fares over a series of 4×4 obstacles. On … Read More
Ford resuscitates Kuga with new looks, fresh cabin – and no flames
September 21, 2017 | Deon Schoeman | 2 CommentsEast London. – The Ford Kuga is back in the news… but this time though, for all the right reasons. Before we get into the unveiling of the updated Kuga in South Africa, let’s address the issue that most people … Read More
VW reaches into premium territory with emotive T-Roc crossover
August 24, 2017 | Deon Schoeman | 2 CommentsVolkswagen’s fourth sport utility vehicle is a sexy, lifestyle-orientated crossover that further confirms the German volume brand’s march into premium territory.
While the T-Roc badge seems unusually obtuse, the vehicle itself recognises the global growth in demand for versatile, emotively … Read More
All-wheel drive BMW M5 wants to break new performance ground
August 22, 2017 | Deon SchoemanBMW’s M5 has always been the Bavarian marque’s performance sedan flagship – and rightly so, offering a perfectly balanced mix of business class luxury and race car dynamics. But even by those lofty standards, the new-gen M5, due for its … Read More
Extravagant Mercedes-Maybach concept mixes art-deco excess with green credentials
August 21, 2017 | Deon SchoemanIt’s just short of six metres long, features yards of glossy sheet metal and acres of chrome. And yet, it only has two seats.
Mercedes-Benz calls its latest creation the ultimate in luxury. Others might consider the Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 … Read More
Open secret as BMW unveils Z4 Concept – but it previews new Toyota Supra, too
August 18, 2017 | Deon SchoemanJust a day before BMW unveiled the highly anticipated Z4 Concept at the high-profile Pebble Beach Conours d’Elegance in California, leaked images of the new roadster were splashed all over the Internet.
Whether it was an example of clever viral … Read More
Fiat Panda becomes SA’s most pocket-friendly 4×4
August 16, 2017 | Deon SchoemanIn Europe, the Fiat Panda is something of an automotive legend. The little Italian can be seen traversing narrow country roads and torturous mountain passes, often at breakneck speed, and loaded to the hilt.
It’s been an Italian favourite for … Read More
Gen 5 Honda CR-V smarter and larger than ever – with turbo power, too
August 14, 2017 | Deon SchoemanIt’s larger, it’s smarter – and it offers turbo power for the first time. Now in its fifth generation, the all-new Honda CR-V brings one of the world’s most popular compact SUVs right up to date in a segment that … Read More
New Audi A5 Cabriolet let’s the sun shine in
August 11, 2017 | Deon SchoemanSpring may still be a few months away, but that hasn’t stopped Audi from releasing a drop-top version of its A5 Coupé. The glamorous newcomer augments the coupé and Sportback tintops released earlier this year, and is offered in a … Read More
Fire-breathing Audi RS3 arrives in SA – and sedan format is a first
August 10, 2017 | Deon SchoemanIn Audi parlance, the RS badge signifies fire-breathing performance. The Ingolstadt automaker’s RS models are the cream of the dynamic crop, making the already rapid S-models seem, well, a little tame.
The latest additions to the Audi RS family in … Read More