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Video: Toyota Yaris 1.5 Pulse Manual test
November 23, 2017 | Deon SchoemanThe little Toyota Yaris 1.5 Pulse is a strong competitor in its class, offering style matched to good interior comfort and spec. The naturally aspirated 1500 cc petrol engine delivers decent urge, and it’s quite refined, too – even if … Read More
Video: VW Polo 1.0 TSI DSG Bluemotion R-Line test
November 9, 2017 | Deon SchoemanThe Volkswagen Polo hatchback epitomises smart, efficient, subcompact hatchback motoring. Whether you’re a student, a housewife, a commuter, a robot racer or an empty-nester, there’s a Polo for you. But just months before a new-generation Polo arrives in SA, here’s … Read More
Video: Kia Picanto 1.2 Smart Manual test
October 26, 2017 | Deon Schoeman | 2 CommentsA small but proven engine offers enough brio to provide this latest Kia Picanto with adequate get up and go, while the five-speed manual gearbox makes for engaging driving. Confident handing adds to the experience, while this top-level version impresses … Read More
Video: Kia Rio 1.4 TCE Road Test
October 3, 2017 | Deon SchoemanHoping to build on the popularity of the previous model, the new KIa Rio has been almost completely redone. The engines and gearboxes are the same, but the chassis, the styling and interior are all new. More importantly, it now … Read More
New Suzuki Swift Sport promises a cracking driving experience
August 7, 2017 | Deon SchoemanSuzuki has revealed the first official images of the upcoming Swift Sport, due to make its world debut at the Frankfurt International Motor Show in September. It augments the all-new Swift range, officially launched at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, … Read More
Is the new Golf R Volkswagen’s ultimate hot hatch?
July 23, 2017 | Deon SchoemanThe GTI badge is arguably one of the most iconic designations in the motoring world, and the Golf GTI continues to epitomise the essence of hot hatch motoring.
But in Golf terms, the GTI does not represent the pinnacle of … Read More
New Kia Picanto aims to prove that cheap can be smart, too
July 17, 2017 | Deon SchoemanEverybody knows that times are tough – and when times are tough, people stop buying cars. Or, if they have to replace their car, they typically choose something smaller, and dare we say it, cheaper. Kia’s new Picanto not only … Read More
All-new Kia Rio looks sleeker, feels more grown up
June 7, 2017 | Deon SchoemanJOHANNESBURG. – One of the cornerstones of Kia’s success is its Rio hatchback, a car that has seen continued popularity through three model generations. The latest iteration has now been launched in South Africa.
Strikingly different from its predecessor, the … Read More
Fiat hoping for sales boost as Tipo joins the compact car fray
May 18, 2017 | Deon SchoemanFiat South Africa is hoping that its new Tipo compact car will give the marque a bigger slice of the hugely competitive SA passenger market. The Tipo represents a significant push for the Italian brand, which currently relies on the … Read More
Suzuki Baleno links space to spark
November 7, 2016 | Deon SchoemanSmall car specialist Suzuki is hoping to broaden its hatchback horizons with the new Baleno, a larger and more spacious offering than the marque’s evergreen and hugely popular Swift. Despite the Swift’s success, its subcompact status has limited its family … Read More