Andrew Leopold

  • Launch Drive: Sexy Lexus RC 200t ticks most boxes

    Lexus has just added another alternative to its achingly beautiful Coupe line up.  The Lexus RC 200t comes in at around R80 000 less than the 233kW RC 350 F Sport and allows a slightly more cost effective entry into Lexus Coupe ownership.   The Japanese luxury car maker makes no claims...
  • Launch Drive: Volkswagen GTi Clubsport goes quickest

    What is it? Only the fastest GTI on sale, the Clubsport is positioned above the Performance Pack and below the Golf R – both stellar machines in their own segments. Golf GTi Clubsport builds on the same well-established strengths of the current GTi while adding a number of aerodynamic...
  • Lewis Hamilton could spice up AMG models

    Three-time Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton recently revealed he wants to develop a self-named special edition.  Lewis Hamilton recently attended the Goodwood Festival of Speed to help launch the crazy fast Mercedes-AMG GT R but things are about to heat up as his involvement with the model could...
  • Get to know the 2016 Porsche Panamera. In SA soon.

    Following several leaks and teasers, Porsche has finally unveiled the 2017 Panamera sedan. The second-generation Porsche Panamera boasts a fresh look with a lower rear roofline and a wider stance. The refreshed design language attempts to build a stronger link to Porsche’s iconic 911. Good news is that Porsche...
  • Drive Review: Suzuki Jimny (2016) 1.3 Auto

    Known to walk amongst giants, the Suzuki Jimny shook up what we knew about small off roader. The Jimny has been a stalwart in the Suzuki line-up for some time and while the latest ‘refreshed’ 2016 Suzuki Jimny doesn’t boast too many changes, it merely builds on the legacy...
  • Complete Volvo S90 range headed to SA

    Set to challenge BMW’s 7 series and Mercedes-Benz’s S-Class, Volvo’s S90 flagship sedan will be making its way to South African shores before the year ends with Volvo’s latest efficient powertrains and semi-autonomous driving. According to Greg Maruszewski, Managing Director at Volvo SA, the new S90 is a continuation...
  • Video: World’s fastest drone battles GTR

    It takes a tech-mad car to require a tech-mad drone – one that’s capable of keeping up with the GTR’s enormous grip and violent acceleration. This drone was built by World Drone Grand Prix Champions and can accelerate to 100km/h in 1.3 seconds compared to the Nissan’s time of 2.9 seconds...
  • Fully equipped Pajero legend II is here to stay

    Mitsubishi SA has launched the Pajero legend II with innovative value-added accessory package, building on the success of its predecessor. Customers are offered a wide range of extras with more being available optionally; an additional R40 000 worth of extras are offered as part of the purchase price of R659 900....
  • Bentley takes the upcoming Continental to the track

    We thought that was all when we spotted Bentley’s Continental GT doing some cold-weather testing early this year but we were wrong; development of the next-gen Bentley Continental GT has moved to Nurburgring. According to the engineers close to the project, the new model is a sleeker evolution of...