TECH TALK – Warm blanket heating

Jaguar revealed its warm-blanket concept at the recent CENEX Low Carbon Vehicle show in the United Kingdom. “Today’s HVAC systems can draw 8 to 10… Read more →

CASEBOOK: Clonk Clonk

Recently, a Mazda3 turned up at the forecourt but had to wait for a turn at the pumps because we were quite busy. I walked… Read more →

TECHMAIL: Wheel-alignment woes

I bought a (Fiat Ducato based) Vista 2 camper and I wanted the vehicle’s wheel alignment checked prior to undertaking a long-distance trip to the… Read more →

CASEBOOK: Flex plate fun

Knoffel Pretorius, a local butcher, appeared in this column about eight years ago when he had a problem with shock absorbers on his 1989 Toyota… Read more →

ROAD TEST: Audi TTS Coupé 2,0T FSI Quattro S tronic

Another impressive TT, this S derivative nonetheless battles to bridge the gap between the standard car and the forthcoming TT RS. Read more about the Audi TTS Coupé 2,0T FSI Quattro S tronic

ROAD TEST: Peugeot 208 GT Line 1,2 PureTech Turbo AT

It looks the part, but can this specced-up French hatchback deliver on its flashy design? Read more about the Peugeot 208 GT Line 1,2 PureTech Turbo AT

ROAD TEST: Mazda MX-5 2,0

Can Mazda improve on its perennial top-selling roadster – the MX-5?

April 2016

TECHTALK – Electric supercharger

Downsizing and turbocharging have resulted in small-capacity engines delivering equivalent power and torque to larger, normally aspirated engines, with a related fuel consumption advantage. The… Read more →

ROAD TEST: Ford Everest 3,2 TDCi 4×4 XLT AT

The Ford Everest has been transformed, but with high pricing and a limited range, has Ford done enough to future-proof its bakkie-SUV?