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Ford Fiesta 1,0 Ecoboost Trend

ARE 999 cubic centi-metres in the Fiesta enough to justify an outlay of R211 200? Is it a large enough displacement to successfully propel more than 1,1 tonnes? Most importantly, is ...
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Volkswagen Golf 1,4 TSI Comfortline

T HE late Steve Jobs, the man credited with making Apple one of the largest and most profitable companies in the world today, had this to say about design: “…it’s a funny ...
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Hyundai Santa Fe R2,2 CRDi 4×4 7-Seat Elite

T HE SUV landscape is changing. The clear distinction between SUV and crossover appears to be blurring as buyers’ emphases shift from all-terrain ability to everyday usability. We’re seeing the transition take ...
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Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

THERE is no denying that Chrysler’s performance division, Street and Racing Technology (SRT), has in the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 created a machine with the necessary chutzpah to clear the fast ...
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Audi A3 1,8T FSI SE S Tronic and Volvo V40 T4 Excel

ALTHOUGH not historically the largest event on the automotive calendar, the 2012 Geneva International Motor Show nevertheless proved very significant for the popular premium-hatch market. No fewer than three of the ...
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Honda CR-V 2,0 Comfort 4×2

OWING to buyer preference shifting away from “stodgy” traditional saloons and supposedly eco-unfriendly large SUVs, global car markets have seen an explosion in the popularity of compact SUVs. Our market is ...
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Mercedes-Benz SL500 BlueEfficiency

Does Mercedes-Benz’s aesthetically challenging new roadster embody the classic SL ethos? We test the Mercedes-Benz SL500 BlueEfficiency. ...
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Volkswagen Beetle 1,4 TSI Sport

It’s been a long and winding road for the Beetle, but VW hopes that this latest version can reignite the passion sparked by the original Volkswagen Beetle. ...
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Chrysler 300C SRT8

THE term “value for money” is an oft bandied-about one and, when applied to a car costing upwards of R600 000, is certain to raise a few eyebrows. Nevertheless, it’s hard ...
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Kia Rio 4-door 1,4 Tec

The well-specified and competitively priced Kia Rio has a big following, and the four-door version is quite attractive to boot. ...
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Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic Elite

Does the V40 signal a turnaround in Volvo’s premium-hatch fortunes? We test the Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic Elite. ...
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Ford Focus ST3

THE Western Cape has several great driving roads – some better known than others. Over a bumpy piece of blacktop, reminiscent of a tarmac rally stage, the Tangerine Scream Ford Focus ...
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