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I had no idea that the title for “World’s fastest production drag car” existed, and it didn’t, until now. Dodge has laid down the gauntlet so hard that it was declared war on all other manufacturers and started it’s very own power war. This car is packed with so...
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With three manufacturers pulling out of South Africa over the last few months, it’s surprising when a locally unknown company makes an 11 billion Rand investment into the local market. But this is exactly what BAIC (pronounced “Bike”) has done. And by the looks of things, they’re here to stay....
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There are lots of interesting stories popping up ahead of the New York Motorshow, few as interesting as “Copzilla”, a car built BY Nissan themselves to showcase how police work is done right. The car sports a custom black matte wrap and police livery. We’re not sure where the...
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This week we have the 1.4 turbo Mokka X on test. The spritely new version of the car that first came on the market in 2015 is an interesting and tempting prospect for those looking to purchase in this segment. Let’s take a closer look. On the road The...
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Breakfast runs are a dime a dozen so when approached by the guys from D1S and Velocity Cars to be part of an event that would do things a little different I jumped at the opportunity to join The Grand run. The “twighlight run” focused on networking, allowing super...
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The Hilux Tonka Concept, created by Toyota Australia to help mark the high-riding off-roader’s breakthrough in becoming the country’s best-selling vehicle in 2016. Tonka is a household name abroad, and although not as popular in South Africa, still a recognisable brand, celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, while Toyota...
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The Hyundai i30 N, Hyundai Motor Company’s first high-performance model, has been tested to the limit on a frozen lake in temperatures as low as minus 30°C at Arjeplog, Sweden, by FIA World Rally Championship driver Thierry Neuville as part of its final development program. This is promising as...
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KIA first opened doors in South Africa in 1997 they have lived up to their slogan, “The Power to Surpise” time and time again. In recent years KIA has promised autonomous cars by 2030 and a performance car by 2017. Well, they’ve kept their promises with the companies...
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With a more focused product line up and clear direction for 2017 and beyond, BMW’s cute baby brother has grown up. We hit the twisty back roads of KZN and see how the second generation Mini Countryman holds up on tar and dirt. 3,2,1 Rally! If you’re going to...
I had no idea that the title for “World’s fastest production drag car” existed, and it didn’t, until now. Dodge has laid down the gauntlet so hard that it was declared war on all other manufacturers and started it’s very own power war. This car is packed with so...
With three manufacturers pulling out of South Africa over the last few months, it’s surprising when a locally unknown company makes an 11 billion Rand investment into the local market. But this is exactly what BAIC (pronounced “Bike”) has done. And by the looks of things, they’re here to stay....
There are lots of interesting stories popping up ahead of the New York Motorshow, few as interesting as “Copzilla”, a car built BY Nissan themselves to showcase how police work is done right. The car sports a custom black matte wrap and police livery. We’re not sure where the...
This week we have the 1.4 turbo Mokka X on test. The spritely new version of the car that first came on the market in 2015 is an interesting and tempting prospect for those looking to purchase in this segment. Let’s take a closer look. On the road The...
Breakfast runs are a dime a dozen so when approached by the guys from D1S and Velocity Cars to be part of an event that would do things a little different I jumped at the opportunity to join The Grand run. The “twighlight run” focused on networking, allowing super...
The Hilux Tonka Concept, created by Toyota Australia to help mark the high-riding off-roader’s breakthrough in becoming the country’s best-selling vehicle in 2016. Tonka is a household name abroad, and although not as popular in South Africa, still a recognisable brand, celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, while Toyota...
The Hyundai i30 N, Hyundai Motor Company’s first high-performance model, has been tested to the limit on a frozen lake in temperatures as low as minus 30°C at Arjeplog, Sweden, by FIA World Rally Championship driver Thierry Neuville as part of its final development program. This is promising as...
KIA first opened doors in South Africa in 1997 they have lived up to their slogan, “The Power to Surpise” time and time again. In recent years KIA has promised autonomous cars by 2030 and a performance car by 2017. Well, they’ve kept their promises with the companies...
With a more focused product line up and clear direction for 2017 and beyond, BMW’s cute baby brother has grown up. We hit the twisty back roads of KZN and see how the second generation Mini Countryman holds up on tar and dirt. 3,2,1 Rally! If you’re going to...