Car reviews

CAPE TOWN – Think what you will of the contradiction in terms that is the coupé-crossover, but buyers adore their combination of style and decent dose of practicality. BMW and Mercedes-Benz do a roaring trade in lowered versions of their stock SUVs (nearly half a million X6s have been sold ...

Recently facelifted, we test the entry-level C-Class to establish whether it matches its pricier line-up mates’ lustre... We’ve said it many times but it bears repeating: lower-end models in a range are often the best ones. Take our former long-term Peugeot 3008 1,6 THP Active, for example, ...

NELSPRUIT – “Can the Amarok V6 cut it in the rough stuff?” This has become a common question from 4x4 enthusiasts when it comes to Volkswagen's double-cab bakkie. In my opinion, the Amarok V6 is the most competent leisure bakkie in our market (read the road test here). It's powerful, ...

SPAIN – Granted, eight minutes is not exactly a lot of time to evaluate a new vehicle, but these particular eight minutes were spent on the limit at the famous Ascari race track. At the Goodyear Eagle F1 tyre launch, the Alpine A110 was fitted with the new SuperSport rubber to give us a chance ...

Is the latest update to Mahindra’s halo SUV enough to keep it competitive in a hotly contested segment? While it may not have the most covetable heritage or brand cachet in our market, you have to admire Mahindra for its sheer moxy. On our roads, there’s always a Bolero or Pik Up swimming ...

Eager to reacquaint ourselves with a Hardbody post-crash-test controversy, we got our hands on a flagship 4x4 double cab... In November 2018, jaws dropped when Global NCAP released its local crash-test data showing the SA-built Nissan Hardbody had scored zero points for adult occupant protection. Global ...

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. ...

Kia has used a midlife facelift to reconsider its local Sportage line-up. Has it delivered a new entry-level sweet spot? Based on the impressive growing global sales of Sportage models since 1993, culminating in the hugely popular third generation leading Kia’s market-share charge both internationally ...