Andrew Leopold

  • New images of Alfa Romeo Stelvio has us rapt

    It appears as if Alfa Romeo is on overdrive these days with their second derivative to the Stelvio line already revealed for 2017. Meet the Stelvio First Edition; Alfa’s take on the modern SUV. What makes this specific model, the First Edition, special is the fact that it’s the...
  • 2017 BMW 4 Series could lead to hot M4 CS

    BMW has updated the entire 4 Series line-up with a new look, upscaled cabin plus a revised suspension. Was that last bit necessary? It takes a well-trained eye to tell the updated 4 Series apart from the outgoing model. Visually, all variants of the ‘4’ come standard with bi-LED...
  • LEGO Speedwagon on Chevrolet’s stand in Detroit

    LEGO animation appeals to all ages and there is almost no limit as to how big you can build it. Take Chevrolet, they spent the holiday period building a life-sized Batmobile using 344 187 bricks and taking 1833 hours to finish. Inspired by the Speedwagon featured in the upcoming...
  • Bottas to replace Rosberg in championship team

    Mercedes Benz has signed Valtteri Bottas to replace F1 world champion Nico Rosberg alongside Lewis Hamilton, with both parties confirming the deal Monday morning. Bottas has raced his entire career with Williams and  scored nine podiums, but he is yet to win a race or start from pole position....
  • New KIA Picanto has grown up with GT Line trim

    Following numerous computer-generated illustrations of the all-new, third generation KIA Picanto, the South Korean brand has finally revealed new official photos of the car, revealing its sporty interior and exterior. Shown here in a range-topping, sports-inspired GT Line trim, the vehicle “brings youthful and energetic character to the A-segment”...
  • LEXUS IS

    The Lexus IS range gets updated for 2017 but can it match its fast-paced German rivals? What is it? A cosmetic, material and value upgrade to Lexus’s IS model range. On the outside these changes emphasise a sportier stance while playing a bigger role in smoothing the aerodynamic airflow...
  • Toyota Gazoo Racing en route to Dakar 2017

    While most South African families were celebrating Christmas Day, the Toyota Gazoo Racing SA team started their journey to South America for Dakar 2017. The race gets under way on January 2nd, 2017, in the Paraguayan capital of Asunción, but there is still a mass of work to be...
  • All the sexiest engine sounds from 2016

    How does one summarise 2016’s motoring year? Through the crackles, fizzes, pops and gurgles of the finest engines ever made of course. This little compilation covers everything from big normally aspirated lumps, hybrid powertrains and turbo charged units. May 2017 be the end of synthesized, artificial engine sounds....
  • Fastest Macan Performance Package tested in snow

    Icy roads snaking through snow-covered banks that would easily devour a small hatchback are not the easiest conditions to test Porsche’s fastest Macan. The fact that Porsche has handed us the keys to its hottest Macan (so far) on such treacherous roads is perplexing but does keep to the...