BUYING USED: V8 sedans/two-doors for under R500 000
We choose the ideal second-hand car for you and your budget: this time, a V8 sedan/two-door for under R500 000… Age: 50 Budget: R300 000 – R500… Read more →
Peter Palm
Pete first read CAR at the age of 12 and immediately started modifying his parents’ cars. He studied mechanical engineering due to a fascination with engines, and worked on and spray-painted cars in his spare time. He worked for SA Railways and Denel before switching to proper motoring by joining CAR.
CLASSIC BUY: Alfa Romeo Alfasud Sprint (1977-1985)
A car universally praised for its dynamics and design: we take a look at the Alfa Romeo Alfasud Sprint… The Sprint was based on the… Read more →
DRIVEN: Mitsubishi Triton 2,4 DI-D DC 4×4 Athlete
CAPE TOWN – Blinging up double-cab bakkies is all the rage these days. Ford is particularly good at this with its Ranger Wildtrak (and FX4),… Read more →
CLASSIC BUY: VW Kombi Clipper and Kampmobile (68-’73)
This family favourite is becoming increasingly sought after: we take a look at the Volkswagen Kombi Clipper and Kampmobile… The segment-defining Volkswagen Type 2 was quite… Read more →
BUYING USED: Mid-sized sedans for under R160k each
We help choose the ideal car for your needs and your budget: this time, mid-size sedans for under R160k apiece… Age: 30 Budget: R160 000… Read more →
DRIVEN: Mahindra KUV100 Nxt G80 K8
JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng – Although the Mahindra KUV100 has been available locally for only two years, the Indian automaker has deemed a few updates necessary (including… Read more →
DRIVEN: Mahindra XUV500 W10 AT
JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng – In the not-too-distant past, we enjoyed the use of a Mahindra XUV500 W8 AT for a full 12 months and came to… Read more →
How to use less fuel: Smarter driving WILL save you money…
Changing your driving style and some aspects of your vehicle can go a long way to cutting costs… As the fuel levy and the price… Read more →
DRIVEN: Hyundai Santa Fe 2,2 CRDi Elite
JORDAN – The new, fourth-generation Hyundai Santa Fe wears a face that is quite unlike that of its predecessor, as well as one fairly far… Read more →
BUYING USED: Seven-seater SUVs for under R300k
We help choose the ideal car for your needs and your budget: this time, a seven-seater SUV for under R300k… Age: 42 Budget: R300 000 Status:… Read more →