Wilhelm Lutjeharms

FRANSCHHOEK – “You drive,” I tell my co-pilot, pulling over next to the road. He's a little surprised, as this is not where the scheduled driver change should take place. But I need a short break. It might seem I didn't want to spend as much time as possible savouring every moment behind ...

The past weekend one of South Africa’s premier motorsport events took place in Knysna. Yes, it was the 10th anniversary of the Jaguar Simola Hill Climb at the Simola Golf and Country Estate and even though the rain resulted in a damp surface for most of Saturday, it didn’t dampen the enthusiasm ...

Long-term test (Introduction): Honda Amaze 1,2 Comfort Slotting in just above Honda’s entry-level Brio hatch- back, the Amaze range (made up of three models) is the most affordable sedan from the Japanese importer. Our test unit for the next three months is the Comfort variant. Equipped with a ...

CAPE TOWN – Is the Mercedes-AMG C43 a mere marketing ploy designed to boost C-Class sales volumes? Or is it a well-considered addition to the Affalterbach-based performance division's ever-expanding product line-up? Exterior design In terms of its aesthetic execution, the V6-engined AMG’s ...

We drive not only the oldest Lamborghini in South Africa but also the very first Raging Bull imported here... It’s strikingly sleek and elegant. The glass area is large, allowing for an abundance of light to stream into the cabin. On a fine summer’s morning like today, life is beautiful. ...

BMW Group Classic is a treasure trove of the Bavarian marque’s cars, bikes and rich heritage. We experienced a small piece of this shrine to all things Bimmer... As I stand between three buildings in the suburb of Milbertshofen in Munich, I don’t quite know where to focus my attention. In ...

JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng – It’s no secret we rate the Renault Duster highly. In fact, at our recent Top 12 Best Buys competition, we awarded the new Duster first place in the small SUV/Crossover segment. Now Renault South Africa has finally again added a 4x4 version to its local range. We head ...

With the introduction of the new 992 Porsche 911 (we’ve driven it; read the full report here) and Porsche South Africa now offering the model on its configurator, we’ve had a closer look at all the available options in a bid to spec a Carrera S as lavishly as possible.Porsche is known for offering ...

From the late-2000s until recently, the classic-car market boomed, although this has largely tapered off. Still, if you still want to buy that vintage car, what should you look out for?Many of us dream of one day owning a second or third car: perhaps an affordable sportscar, a classic 4x4 or a stylish ...