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Gen4 Kia Sportage could be best yet
October 24, 2016 | Deon SchoemanThe fourth-generation Kia Sportage has finally arrived in South Africa. The newcomer has been comprehensively upgraded, with changes to the styling, interior, engines and suspension, and a lot of attention paid to noise, vibration and harshness.
The cosmetic changes have … Read More
Brand new, but Audi Q2 already gets a sporty twist
August 22, 2016 | Deon SchoemanWhen Audi unveiled its first subcompact SUV, the highly anticipated Q2, at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, it caused quite a stir.
With styling straight out of Audi’s current design handbook and a highly customisable version of its renowned … Read More
New Jaguar F-Pace debuts
July 19, 2016 | Deon SchoemanThe Jaguar F-Pace has been launched in South Africa, making its debut in the Eastern Cape. The company’s first SUV is instantly recognisable as a Jaguar, with the now-familiar combination of slim headlights and a large grille dominating the front … Read More
New Mahindra baby set to boost Indian brand’s sales
June 1, 2016 | Deon Schoeman | One CommentThe new Mahindra KUV100, launched in South Africa this week, should attract more customers to the brand at a time when cash-strapped consumers are prioritising value for money. But it’s also up against some tough competition.
The cute, high-riding KUV100 … Read More
Peugeot previews all-new 3008 – and it’s coming to SA
May 29, 2016 | Deon SchoemanPeugeot’s current 3008 always was a highly competent and generally underrated crossover, with a real appetite for tackling roads and conditions less travelled. Now, the French brand has unveiled an all-new, next-generation 3008 that’s clearly made the jump from crossover … Read More
Hybrid Volvo XC90 finally makes its local bow
May 18, 2016 | Deon SchoemanVolvo has launched its XC90 T8 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid in South Africa. The model now occupies the flagship position within the range, and at the same time, brings the local market a step closer to an electric future.
Visually, … Read More
Juggernaut Mercedes-Benz GLS arrives in SA
May 12, 2016 | Deon SchoemanThe largest and most luxurious member of the Mercedes-Benz SUV family has made its debut on local soil. Previously badged GL, the seven-seater off-roader now wears the GLS badge as part of the German auto maker’s revised model range nomenclature.
Audi Q7 gets the S-treatment
May 3, 2016 | Deon SchoemanIt might be big, even imposing, but you can bet your bottom dollar that the new Audi SQ7 TDI will feel more sports car than full-sized luxury SUV on the move.
The reason is an advanced V8 turbodiesel engine, … Read More
New Koleos could be headed for SA
April 25, 2016 | Deon SchoemanIf you thought that the recent arrival of the Renault Kadjar signalled the death knell for the French brand’s underrated and mostly unloved Koleos SUV, think again. Renault has unveiled an all-new Koleos at the Beijing Motor Show – and … Read More
Quirky name, but Kadjar cuts a fine figure
April 14, 2016 | Deon SchoemanRenault 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