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  • Peugeot 2008 gets fresh new look for 2017

    Having sold over 760 000 units worldwide of it’s 2008, Peugeot has decided to spruce up the existing model with some updates for 2017. The 2017 Peugeot 2008 SUV range consists of four models, spanning two engine choices, two transmission choices and three trim levels. The Entry level Active model...
  • 2017 Nissan Navara debuts in SA

      Commonly all pickups or bakkies have leaf springs at the back but for Nissan Navara they have chosen to go for a 5 link coil spring system at the rear. A first for a main stream 1 ton bakkie. Navara, which pushes out 140kW and 450Nm of torque...
  • 2017 Renault Sandero & Stepway get a refresh

    In 2009 the Sandero was launched in South Africa under the Renault badge.  Fitting then, that the 2017 Renault Sandero was launched at the very same place as before, the Cradle of Humankind in Maropeng.  We head to Maropeng to driver the revised version and see what improvements have...
  • Volvo’s master plan comes to fruition, in the shape of the Volvo XC60

    Geneva: Volvo once more pioneers safety with the ground breaking Volvo XC60, and is ready to take the fight to BMW’s X3 and Audi’s Q5. Having been a to a few Volvo launches of late the attitude of Volvo has always been, “This one’s good, but wait till you see...
  • Porsche’s Panamera Sport Turismo available in SA

    Porsche South Africa has confirmed that the Panamera Sport Turismo, which debuted at Geneva just last week is now available to order in South Africa. The 4+1 seater will be available in 3 derivatives starting with the 243kW Panamera 4 Sport Turismo and ending with the 404kW Turbo Sport...
  • Citi Vivo is SA’s new budget car

    VW has always had a knack for creating Icons from just one brand. Chico, Rox, Velo-Citi, the list goes on and on. With Polo Vivo commonly being referred to as the new Citi Golf it makes sense for VW to brighten up the line-up and add this new colourful...
  • Toyota discovers its mojo with chic C-HR

    It is not often that a compact car creates such a splash on the new car market. But take one look at the Toyota C-HR , in the flesh or in pictures, and its plain to see why. We head to Sandton City to see if the Turkish-built C-HR has...
  • Renault KWID is selling well in SA. Here’s why.

    Renault’s KWID has arrived and has caused quite a stir.  Its lack of ABS and two star NCAP rating might put certain buyers off, but is it all doom and gloom?  We drive the KWID for a week and weigh up the pros and cons of SA’s controversial little...
  • Can’t even fault the looks of new Toyota Corolla

    Eleven generations in, the Toyota Corolla has sold over 1 Million units in South Africa and counting. The company’s legacy has propelled the Corolla to near cult status and regardless of how good this one is, Toyota will most like keep selling Corollas.  We visit some unique destinations in...