Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4Motion DSG Highline

The 2,0-litre engine powering this Volkswagen Tiguan delivers a typically responsive turbodiesel drive, with decent bottom-end torque. But matched to the seven-speed DSG gearbox and all-wheel drive, it endows the Tiguan with a surprising measure of on-road ability and enjoyment. … Read More

New BMW X3: smarter, faster, dearer – but is it better?

GEORGE, Western Cape. – With the launch of the third-generation X3, BMW not only hopes to build on the premium SUV’s heritage, but also the company’s proud history of producing cars in South Africa for the international market.

Some R6-billion … Read More

Video: Volvo V90 Cross Country D5 Inscription test

The Volvo V90 Cross Country D5 offers a mix of ample power and torque, surefooted intelligent all-wheel drive, a plethora of safety systems, loads of space and cosseting comfort. The result is a package that provides a compelling argument in … Read More

YouTube Exclusive: VW Amarok 3.0 V6 TDI Highline Plus 4Motion

The 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

Just how 4×4-proficient is Volkswagen’s Amarok really?

It’s a debate that’s been raging ever since Volkswagen took on the big boys in the 4×4 bakkie segment with its sleek, sophisticated, car-like Amarok: can the German-engineered, South American-built pick-up tackle its Japanese rivals when it comes to the … Read More

Nissan hopes updated X-Trail will extend global success

It may be just an update, but the mid-life refresh of Nissan’s X-Trail proves just how competitive the compact SUV segment is worldwide – and that the rivalry is becoming fiercer all the time.

Nissan sold 766 000 X-Trails and … Read More

Volvo’s big V90 XC crossover a real SUV alternative

Swedish auto maker Volvo has a long tradition of producing station wagons. And while estate cars, as they’re also known, have become the victims of the growing obsession with SUVs in some markets, including South Africa, Volvo has addressed that … Read More