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Long-term update: Renault Kadjar 1.2T Dynamique EDC
March 14, 2018 | Deon SchoemanThe recent holidays seemed like a good time to test the Kadjar’s fuel economy: with less traffic on the road and the generally slower pace of life, it was an opportunity to see what the crossover could deliver when given … Read More
Long-term update: Renault Kadjar 1.2T Dynamique EDC
March 13, 2018 | Deon SchoemanIt’s been a pretty uneventful start to our long-term test of the Renault Kadjar – which is always a good thing with a new car! With around 1 000 km now showing on the odo, the crossover has been delivering … Read More
Video: Land Rover Discovery 5 TD6 HSE test
October 31, 2017 | Deon SchoemanNow in its fifth generation, the Land Rover Discovery is bigger and bolder than ever. But it’s also lighter, more efficient and more light-footed than its predecessors. And the interior approaches Range Rover standards in comfort and luxury terms. All … Read More
Range Rover Velar: style meets substance
October 20, 2017 | Deon SchoemanCAPE TOWN. – Range Rover is one of the world’s most famous motoring badges, and yet it’s only produced four models – the latest being the Velar. Sitting in the line-up between Evoque and Sport, the newcomer shares a platform … Read More
Video: Suzuki Ignis 1.2 GLX test
October 9, 2017 | Deon SchoemanThe Suzuki Ignis is a unique offering – a tiny yet chunky crossover that’s more urban warrior than SUV, and offers a charismatic personality that’s a welcome departure from convention. But the Ignis needs to be more than quirky to … 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
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
Dual-clutch Duster brings two-pedal value to the small SUV sector
July 31, 2017 | Deon SchoemanWe’ll admit to having become quite fond of the pugnacious Renault Duster. As compact SUVs go, the French machine has a slightly quirky, unmistakably extrovert character, while exuding a sense of rugged honesty that is as reassuring as it is … Read More
Kia’s new Stonic baby SUV heading for Frankfurt – but what about the Soul?
June 8, 2017 | Deon SchoemanKia has released the first official teaser sketches of its upcoming Stonic subcompact SUV, due to make its world debut at September’s Frankfurt Motor Show. The newcomer shares its underpinnings with the all-new Rio, which is being launched in South … Read More