Driving Impressions

TOUWSRIVIER, Western Cape – Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa certainly knows how to keep its target market (and general enthusiasts) interested in Blue Oval bakkies. First, we saw the introduction of the Ranger Wildtrak. Then the Raptor was unveiled and introduced in South Africa. The latest ...

In an attempt to create an affordable, efficient city run-around, BMW fashioned an appealingly unique motoring experience... I clearly remember the first time I laid eyes on a BMW Isetta. I was no more than six years old, paging through a BMW coffee table book of my father’s when I reached the ...

ZWARTKOPS, Johannesburg – The local introduction of the new Mercedes-AMG A45 S 4Matic+ and CLA45 S 4Matic+ took place at the AMG Driving Academy at Zwartkops Raceway. Having driving the A35 extensively during Performance Shootout 2020, we were looking forward to experiencing the full-fat A45 on ...

We drive what is one of the most historically significant local racecars: the Triumph Protea... I click on the link and download the four-minute video of the Triumph Protea racing at the old Grand Central track. Behind the wheel is John Myers (he designed, built and raced the Protea) and the cameraman ...

With more than 500 kW and 800 N.m each, these Mustangs offer instant gratification but they’re not one-trick ponies... The way people react to cars is fascinating. Some incredible ones move under the radar (most Porsche 911s, curiously), while others most people simply cannot get enough of; they ...

Dating back to an era where you selected the car body you wanted, this Rolls-Royce presents the ultimate in style and luxury from the 1950s... It is fascinating how varied our experiences in cars are. As motoring journalists, we’re often asked about our favourite car experiences. It’s such ...

CAPE TOWN – When last did you see a Koleos on the road? Since the local introduction of the French midsize SUV just over a year ago, I’ve seen fewer than five examples on local tarmac (lockdown notwithstanding). It’s not a bad car by any means, so what is it about the Koleos that just ...

CAPE TOWN, Western Cape – I’m sat at the side of a quiet road, attempting to place my scattered thoughts in some semblance of order. The reason for my cerebral scramble? I’ve just sampled the launch-control function in the new Porsche Taycan Turbo S, liberating the full 560 kW/1 050 ...

ZWARTKOPS, Gauteng – When launched 10 years ago, the BMW X5 M was not the first SUV to be fitted with an outrageously powerful engine, but it was the first to do it well. And it was a runaway success. The X5 M and X6 M celebrate their 10th birthday in 2020 and the two flagships are the third generation ...