BMW’s newest edition to the hybrid era has arrived, the 4 cylinder 740e. It’s good but is it a better option than the petrol and diesel equivalents? And are you one of the handful of early-adopters who will help blaze the electric trail? This decade has seen in-car technology...

Hallpeed has undertaken an intense development path for 2017 Dakar. With a new car, fair(er) rules and a formidable driver pairing, Toyota Gazoo Racing is raring to go. How is Leeroy Poulter doing after his operation? Glyn Hall: Leeroy is great, he is here today. Doctors gave him the all clear...

 The Renault KWID has just landed in South Africa and in many instances has elbowed its way to the front of the compact queue. Has it become the first choice when it comes to the budget conscious new car buyer? Here are five compelling reasons to get behind the...

From ectomorph to mesomorph – The new Toyota Hilux SRX in South Africa has undergone the knife and simultaneously adhered to a strict bulk-up regime to bring a road presence like never before – taller and broader; breaking its narrow-body mould. Toyota has lent a listening ear and driven...

A fairly quiet year for the KIA brand has erupted into one of the company’s biggest launches. The 2017 KIA Sportage has a a dauntingly large pair of shoes to fill because as new vehicle sales dip, models like the Sportage need to perform an anchoring role. Approaching the...

A high-pitched yelp escaped my body the first time I reached down by the gearlever and twisted the rotary dial from B (Bentley’s own customised settings) to Sport and stomped the accelerator deep into the fluffy carpets.  The streets around Britsol narrowed frighteningly quickly following a little chirp from...

Hyundai South Africa has fattened the Tucson range from five models to seven with the introduction of two new turbodiesel engines. “The Tucson turbodiesels – launched at a very competitive price and with a comprehensive standard package – will certainly add a further boost to Hyundai Automotive South Africa’s sales...

New car pricing doesn’t often paint a smile on our face but the 2017 Renault KWID launched in South Africa has successfully sifted through the clutter and emerged out the other side as a product possessing all the required hallmarks of an instant smash hit. Aimed at the heart...

Porsche has extended the model line-up of its Panamera which is set to arrive in South Africa early 2017. Arguably the most sophisticated Porsche ever produced, new Panamera boasts a suite of driver aids and media integration to go with those massively improved looks and renowned laser-guided handling. Porsche...