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  • First Drive: Is the Audi Q8 still the benchmark?

    The South African market is ripe for Luxury SUVs to continue to outsell saloons. Almost one full year after its international launch the Audi Q8 is finally released in SA, but does it still leads the way in interior and exterior tech? Some would say stereotypes exist for a...
  • Test Drive: Hyundai Kona

    It’s the funkiest car in a funky segment. But what is it like to drive and live with, while trying (in vain) to go unnoticed? Lets talk about that design shall we?  This has to be one of the most radical looking cars in any segment. Somewhat reminiscent of...
  • Is the BM M850i the ultimate long distance cruiser?

    In the world of GT’s, there are a select few that stand out.  Bentleys GT, Aston Martins and now BMW have decided to resurrect the 850i name and throw it in the Gran Touring hat.  Is it any good? Here’s a short video of my 250km trip in the...
  • WATCH: 2019 BMW M40i Z4 driven

    Finally, the 2019 BMW Z4 has arrived. Complete with “Toyota Supra” engine. Pushing out 250kW and 500Nm the new Z4 boasts a stiffened chassis, an exceptional sounding engine and polarizing looks.  We drive a few hundred km in the car that some say could be one of the best roadsters...
  • Drive review: Toyota RAV4 (2019) gets American influenced design

    When the first Toyota RAV4 was launched it had just 7 competitors, now it has 43. And even amongst all of that, RAV4 has always managed to jostle it’s way to the top of the pile. Over the years it’s morphed from just an SUV Adventure car to a...
  • BMW 3-Series in South Africa

    7 Things you may not know about the new BMW 3-Series

    Last week saw the launch of BMW’s big seller, the ever popular BMW 3-Series. Here are seven things you may not know about the new 3. #1. It can reverse autonomously for up to 50 meters. Ever pull into a friends driveway and mutter quietly: “I immediately regret this...
  • Launch Drive: Renault’s flagship SUV, the Koleos has arrived

    The Renault range has always been near and dear to me, yes this is one is going to get personal folks. You see, my first ever launch was the oft-forgotten Renault Kadjar.  It didn’t move the needle much when it came to sales figures, but to me, it was...
  • Road Test: Mahindra KUV 100

    Mahindra is usually known for its tough and agricultural workhorses. Having grown locally by a mammoth  26% in 2018,  the Indian company has, with the release of the KUV100 made a move for the compact SUV market. Unlike some of its competitors, the little KUV is crammed with safety...
  • WATCH: Politician JP Smith, goes for a wild ride

    Cape Town is currently reeling from a battle where residents are unhappy about illegal racing, and racers are saying that the city is not making it easy enough for them to race. I head to Killarney and ask the man in charge of keeping the peace on our streets,...