Car reviews

Towering in stature, if not accomplishment, the entry-level version of the new GLE is a mixed bag... Just over 20 years ago, the first-generation M-Class emerged from the shadows of the military-grade G-Wagen, kicking off what would eventually become one of the most diverse and hotly contested territories ...

The final air-cooled 911s are revered by most Porsche enthusiasts. We drove one of the rarest of them all... To many, the 993 is the epitome of Porsche’s 911 portfolio: air-cooled, compact and light, with a beautiful, fluid design. The range offered a plethora of high-performance models: Turbo, ...

CAPE TOWN – First impressions are important. Whether you're going for a job interview or meeting your significant other’s parents for the first time, you want to leave a lasting – and, hopefully, positive – impression. The same goes for new cars. At the local launch of the ...

Hyundai’s revived Atos has once again set its sights on the ever-important budget segment... Quirky in design, packaging and name, the original Hyundai Atoz (yes, with a z) arrived in South Africa at a time when our market still featured the likes of the Fiat Uno and Daewoo Matiz. Its tall, narrow ...

GEORGE, Western Cape – It's arguably one of Toyota’s most modern and stylish-looking cars. As the Japanese firm is known for taking a conservative approach to design, the C-HR has been one of the few exceptions to the rule since its arrival in South Africa in early 2017. The range has now ...

The Jaguar F-Pace SVR’s more mild-mannered cousin has entered the fray. Does its refined approach mean greater appeal? Armed with impressive global sales figures of more than 60 000 units for the first 12 months of Velar production, together with broadly positive feedback on its brutish Jaguar ...

Audi and Mini offer their compact five-doors with brawny 2,0-litre engines. Which is the best premium, small hot hatch? It’s a bit of a neglected market niche, the one for small hot hatches. Ford has chosen not to import the Fiesta ST; the Renault Clio RS is on its way out with no replacement ...

DURBAN, KwaZulu-Natal – Continuing its offensive on the entry-level side of the market, Renault South Africa has now launched the Triber. According to the company's local distributor, it's a whole new product that sets itself apart from rivals. We spent a day behind the wheel in KwaZulu-Natal to ...

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 ...