Andrew Leopold

  • Quick Test: Top spec Ford Everest 4WD

    What really helps make the new Ford Everest 3.2 4WD Limited a serious off-road SUV is its suspension setup. It’s well achieved via a layout offering a fine mix of true off-road needs and sporty on-road handling. Impressive was the road holding for what in fact is a more than...
  • These guys don’t want the Lamborghini Urus

    At least these goats get to travel in style while inhaling the carbon fumes of a sweetly tuned V12. We’ve seen Lambo owners do a lot of weird stuff like crossing flooded roads but escorting livestock around earns maximum kudos. Why must Lamborghini hurry to build the Urus SUV when...
  • New Drive: Transition period for updated Volvo V40

    Living with the weight of expectation following the phenomenal XC90 (SA Car of the Year) and S90, the updated Volvo V40 has become Volvo’s oft forgotten (at least in the media) yet accomplished elongated hatchback.  Volvo has however taken time out from pushing technological boundaries to spruce up the 2016...
  • Zero emissions Mission E on course for 2020

    We thought we might see Porsche’s Mission E make another appearance at this year’s Paris Motor Show (September) but the firm is busy cracking on with real world testing in a big effort to meet its 2020 launch date. New pictures of the Mission E have emerged although many...
  • Shakedown test for Honda NSX GT3 is on pace

    The Honda NSX GT3 has made its  public testing debut ahead of the Pirelli World Challenge and IndyCar races, although the car won’t actually compete in the race – that will only commence in 2017. The hybrid all-wheel drive twin turbo charged V6 borrowed from the road car is still undergoing changes so expect...
  • Dynamite duo in Opel Adam S and Fiat 500 Abarth

    Opel is rightfully excited about its new 2016 Adam S. It’s a stunning little car that will transform what you think of small Opels – if the regular versions had not already done that. Now the 110kW 1.4-litre turbo critter tops off the range in an ultra-exclusive 50-unit run...
  • Leaked: We have the latest cars for Forza Horizon 3

    Our second piece of gaming news in one day follows the video footage of Codemasters’ F1 2016. Keeping suspense levels high, the developers of Forza Horizon 3 had planned to announce the second bunch of new cars – there are believed to be 350 in total – this Thursday but an...
  • Codemasters introduce big changes for F1 2016

    Get your thumbs ready for the launch of Codemasters’ F1 2016 which once more will be available for PS4, Xbox One and PC. The biggest changes include a safety car (in 2015 accidents were handled via yellow flags) and a more in-depth starting procedure to go along with a Career Mode that...
  • Aston Martin salutes DB9 after 13-year production run

    The last nine Aston Martin DB9s have left the Gaydon production line while its successor, the DB11, will begin production next month. The Aston Martin DB9 enjoyed a production legacy of 13 years and was instrumental in assisting future designs like the DBS Vanquish and Aston Martin Rapide. Aston...