CAR Reviews

Peugeot is putting its best foot forward with the launch of its new 5008 people mover... Sold in South Africa for 30 months between 2011 and ‘13, the original Peugeot 5008 made best use of its traditional MPV proportions to compete for sales against the likes of the second-generation Mazda5, the ...

CAPE TOWN – The number 14. A quick Google search reveals the figure symbolises exploration into unknown territory and that it isn’t averse to trying something at least once. Other sources list it as the number of forgetfulness. For Hyundai, however, 14 pertains to the nth letter of the alphabet ...

FRANSCHHOEK, Western Cape – The old charmer of the modern double-cab bakkie segment, there’s a lot to be said for the reputation for rugged, established reliability and tough-as-nails character within the current Isuzu D-Max range. Having – in KB300 guise – brought up the rear ...

CAPE TOWN, Western Cape – The lines between segments are becoming increasingly blurry. Such is the sustained popularity of the crossover body style that manufacturers are shoehorning box-fresh nameplates into the narrow gaps between conventional vehicle classes. While consumers are sometimes left ...

JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng – We've experienced our fair share of diesel-powered versions of BMW's latest-generation, locally built X3. The xDrive20d variant took part in our 2019 SUV Shootout while the xDrive30d scored an impressive 81/100 in our April 2018 road test. During a recent visit to Gauteng, ...

Volkswagen’s entry-level crossover confidently rides in on a rough wave of expectations. We test the new T-Cross... "A life burdened with expectations is a heavy life. Its fruit is sorrow and disappointment.” It’s a poignant quote, isn’t it? The fact that it’s not the sage ...

CAPE TOWN – Superbikes have always represented the pinnacle of motorcycle technology. What's made these bikes so likeable over the years is their close connection to the racing versions. Buy a superbike from the showroom floor and the performance is not far off that of the World Superbike Championship ...

JOHANNESBURG – Here’s a statistical nugget for you. In the second half of 2019, Toyota South Africa Motors’ cleverly positioned prolonged lifecycle model, the Corolla Quest, outsold the more modern, eleventh-generation Corolla sedan at a rate of almost three to one. Yes, over that ...

Entertaining as ever, does the refreshed Mini Cooper still rule the boutique hatch roost? The Mini has never pretended to be all things to all people. Since the introduction of the R50 hatchback in 2001, the Mini Hatch has focused on delivering brilliant driving dynamics housed in a retro and trendy ...