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New BMW X3: smarter, faster, dearer – but is it better?
November 23, 2017 | Deon SchoemanGEORGE, 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: 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
After eight years, has the new Audi Q5 been worth the wait?
July 27, 2017 | Deon SchoemanLet’s face it: the Audi Q5 was getting just a little long in the tooth. Yes, it’s been a top seller for Audi, finding more than 1,6-million buyers during its lifespan. But with competition in the SUV segment hotting up, … Read More
Geneva Motor Show Highlights #2: Mercedes-AMG, Porsche, Mitsubishi, Volkswagen and Jeep
March 9, 2017 | Deon SchoemanToday, the doors of the Palexpo exhibition centre, home to the 87th Geneva International Motor Show, open to the general public for the first time. Visitors can expect a feast of new, smart, hot, fast and futuristic sheet metal, with … Read More
Opel’s all-new Astra set to shine
April 15, 2016 | Deon SchoemanOpel has launched the brand new Astra in South Africa. The 11th generation of Opel’s most important model promises a mix of good looks, top spec and engaging yet efficient performance.
Physically smaller than the previous generation, the new Astra … Read More
Supercars for Superkids
March 14, 2016 | Spike BallantineOnce a year, a select group of individuals gather for a very worthwhile cause, offering a special opportunity to some very special kids.
Supercars for Superkids is the chance for a few terminally ill patients to experience the thrill of … Read More
Mini reveals eighth model – Clubman All4
January 20, 2016 | Adam SchoemanMini has added yet another model to their expanding lineup, this time taking the hyper practical Clubman and adding All4 four-wheel abilities drive to it.
A four-wheel drive version of the vehicle manufacturer’s pack mule might seem not nuanced enough … Read More
Is this the Giulia crossover?
January 6, 2016 | Adam SchoemanA candid Instagram photo featuring former Alfa Romeo, Maserati and Ferrari designer Lorenzo Ramaciotti was spotted by some eagle-eyed members of the motoring community. But it is the entity it in the background of the image that is really of … Read More
Lexus RX receives new engines and turbo power
April 23, 2015 | Adam SchoemanSeeing as SUVs continue to be all the rage, Lexus will be launching a new version of its raised people carrier, the RX.
Always a strong competitor in the premium SUV market, the new Lexus RX will be looking to … Read More