The hot hatch segment is tougher than ever before and manufacturers are pushing the limits of design and technology. They need to squeeze the most out of their 2.0-litre turbocharged […]
About Justin Jacobs
Justin Jacobs is the freelance editor for the Independent Online's motoring supplement in Mpumalanga. He's seldom in his Witbank office and is either out driving cars, playing guitar or shopping for more tomato sauce. You may also see Justin on IgnitionTV's (DStv 189) guest panel from time to time. Follow Justin on Twitter.Author Archive | Justin Jacobs
Celebrating 100 Years of Aston Martin The South African Way
We all dream of it, we all aspire to it, but only a select few actually become a part of it. We’re talking about the glitz, the glamour and the […]
Spirit Of Africa 4×4 Challenge: From The Driver’s Seat
SA Car Fan teammates Justin Jacobs and Carri-Anne Kelly travelled to Kondowe Reserve near Tzaneen in Limpopo Province to get a taste of the 2013 Spirit of Africa 4×4 challenge. […]
First Drive: Kia Cerato
With design guru Peter Schreyer behind the pens at Kia, it’s no wonder that we are seeing some very striking designs coming from the Korean automotive company. Truth be told, […]
First Drive: All-New Audi A3 Sportback
The first generation Audi A3 landed on our shores over a decade ago in 1998. Although initially only available in 3-door guise, Audi had started something, as they got the […]
First Drive: All-New Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Mercedes-Benz is aiming their new A-Class at the traditionally more youthful, but increasingly trendy, hatchback market. Only fitting then that we sent our youngest, trendiest and man-with-a-band correspondent, JJ, to […]
First Drive: 2013 Isuzu KB Series
To the rest of the world these vehicles are known as trucks or pick-ups, here in good old South Africa we call them bakkies. The first Isuzu bakkie was introduced […]
Renault Sandero Stepway Roxy Louw Edition For South Africa
“Girls and cars go together like ice-cream and chocolate sauce”, says our correspondent Justin Jacobs, which is why we’re sure he couldn’t stop smiling when we asked him to report […]
