If you’re a fleet operator, or have little knowledge of contraception and have a large family residing at your house, Toyota believes its new Innova, multipurpose vehicle, should provide a [...]
About Ray Leathern
Ray Leathern has been test driving and critiquing cars for over five years now. He won the South African Guild of Motoring Journalists (SAGMJ) 'Highly Recommended for Internet' prize in 2012, is a member of the SAGMJ committee, as well as being a member of SA's 2012 Car of the Year jury. Ray's passion for motoring knows no bounds. What Ray writes, we read and we suggest you do too. Follow Ray on Twitter.Author Archive | Ray Leathern
Road Test: Mercedes-Benz G300 CDI Professional
Not so long ago I had the chance to jet off to the wilds of Namibia to experience the return of the Mercedes Benz G-Class off roader, and over the [...]
First Drive: Mercedes-Benz CLS
The first Mercedes-Benz CLS was met with a highly enthusiastic response from consumers. Its unique combination of sportiness and refined power, wrapped up in a svelte four-seater configuration set the [...]
First Drive: Refreshed Alfa Romeo 159
It’s very rare that you get the chance to drive a classic and a brand new car all at the same time. But with Alfa Romeo and their new 159, [...]
Road Test: Nissan Qashqai 2.0 Accenta N-Tec Limited Edition
Qashqai… now that’s a word you’d love to use in scrabble. It gets around the pesky ‘q’ always being followed by a ‘u’ problem and if a malfunction at the [...]
Road Test: Volkswagen Amarok 2.0 TDI 4Motion Single-Cab
Believe it or not, there are more bakkies sold across the world every year than the most plentiful passenger car. The Ford F-series bakkie for example, sold exclusively in North [...]
First Drive: 2011 Volkswagen Jetta
The arrival of Volkswagen’s newest version of an old stalwart, the Jetta VI, will always be a fine opportunity for misty eyed reminiscence over the ones that came before. The [...]
First Drive: Citroën DS4
We’re all familiar with cross over cars by now. So what about this fusion motoring experience? This is Citroens whole angle on their new DS4 so stick with me or you may miss the entire point of this car, writes Ray Leathern.
Road Test: Jaguar XJ 5.0 Premium Luxury
Warning! The new Jaguar XJ contains highly illicit automotive extravagance. If you’re an eco-mentalist, wanting news of a R100k-hatchback made from samp-and-beans, turn away now. In the already excessive world [...]
First Drive: Toyota Hilux
There are tough times in the bakkie market for the once invincible Toyota Hilux. Yes, 5.5 million have been sold worldwide and 850 000 Hilux’s sold locally since 1969, and [...]
