Driving Impressions

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 ...

CAPE TOWN – Mazda’s local passenger-car line-up is made up of some pretty fantastic vehicles at the moment. At the summit sits the unfading MX-5, while the frankly superb CX-3, CX-5 and Mazda3 occupy the middle of the minimalist range. Inhabiting the lower rung is the Mazda2, the Hiroshima-based ...

CAPE TOWN – Currently in its seventh generation, BMW’s 3 Series is what comes to mind for many when thinking of the Bavarian luxury car maker. Since the mid-seventies, the “3er” has represented German precision; a well-built and compact sports saloon that offers thrill-a-minute ...

CAPE TOWN – Since its introduction in 2016, Mercedes-Benz’s midsize GLC has been the preferred choice of propulsion for many private-school parents. The roomy interior and upmarket styling appealed to many buyers, with the pull of the three-pointed star and the associated image being too ...

CAPE TOWN – Volvo has long been admired as a pioneer of automotive safety, producing stout, sturdy motor vehicles. The 240, for example, is widely considered to be one of the most reliable cars ever built, with some examples racking up mileages in excess of 1 million kilometres. Very impressive, ...

CAPE TOWN – With the announcement of a lockdown to stem the spread of COVID-19, and the CAR team members each having to work from home, I thought it'd be as good a time as any to relocate to my new apartment and use the three weeks to settle in. With each member allocated a car, I was happy when ...