Long-term test: Ford Kuga 1,5 EcoBoost Trend FWD AT
Long-term test (Introduction): Ford Kuga 1,5 EcoBoost Trend FWD AT The F-word. South Africans do not easily forget; a fact proven to me a few… Read more →
Nicol Louw
CAR’s technical editor was once the senior vehicle integration engineer on Optimal Energy’s Joule electric car and had stints with Ford (UK), Integral Powertrain (UK) and CAE. He completed his MSc in mechanical engineering in 2004, obtained UK Chartered Engineering status in 2009 and is a judge of the International Engine of the Year competition.
Should you buy an adventure vehicle … or simply rent one?
Buying and running a fully equipped adventure vehicle in South Africa is pricey. Does it make more sense to rent one? We crunch the numbers to find out…
DRIVEN: Ferrari 488 Pista (prototype)
MARANELLO, Italy – As we arrive at Pista di Fiorano, my eyes fall on three heavily camouflaged Ferrari 488 Pista prototypes that are set to… Read more →
DRIVEN: VW Tiguan Allspace 2,0 TSI 132 kW Comfortline
This is where the Tiguan Allspace comes in. It adds extra versatility over the proficient standard Tiguan
TECH: The different types of 4×4 systems explained…
Not all 4×4 setups are created equal. We investigate the crucial differences and how they impact your driving on-road and off
DRIVEN: Ferrari Portofino
Here I am at Ferrari’s headquarters in Maranello with the key to a Rosso Portofino in my hand. It’s a crisp morning with blue skies overhead and the sat-nav has been programmed to direct me to snow-covered mountain tops along snaking roads.
Toyota buying debate: Land Cruiser Prado vs. Fortuner
The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado finds itself in a peculiar corner of the pukka 4×4 SUV market, with the top-of–the-range 3,0 DT VX-L now priced… Read more →
DRIVEN: Renault Mégane RS Sport EDC
I find myself behind the wheel of the new Mégane RS in a mountainous region just outside Jerez. Skipping the Comfort and Normal driving modes, I head straight for the RS button…
DRIVEN: Nissan X-Trail 1,6 dCi 4×4 Tekna
The updated Nissan X-Trail still offers excellent value for money and should be on any family-minded buyer’s shortlist…
Autonomous cars: Steering wheel to stay for now
I am sitting comfortably in the passenger seat of a Mercedes-Benz S-Class while an engineer from the firm sits behind the steering wheel, rarely touching the leather clad item