There was quite a hubbub when the once small and agile Mini went all big and butch for the first time. Ray Leathern wonders how a twin-scroll turbocharged John Cooper […]
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
First Drive: Lamborghini Gallardo
Ten years in the making and Ray Leathern finally steps behind the wheel of not one, but three, Italian fighting bulls. This, ladies and gentlemen, is Christmas, Easter and New […]
First Drive: Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost
Ray Leathern drives Ford’s new pint-sized engine (well, two pints if we’re being pedantic) and realises it will fix all the ills of an uncertain energy future. It’s 2am, I’ve […]
First Drive: 2013 Subaru Forester
With modern consumers coalescing their desire for a traditional SUV with a more frugal and cost effective crossover, Ray Leathern wonders if the bigger, bolder Subaru Forester is the antidote […]
Nissan To Relaunch Datsun Brand In 2014
Just one day after we lamented Nissan’s non-participation in the vast B/C-Segment in South Africa, while the new European Nissan Note prepares for its world unveiling, Nissan South Africa has […]
Spied: Peugeot 2008 Caught On Set In South Africa
SA Car Fan has scooped the first on-the-road images of Peugeot’s new 2008 crossover vehicle. Only set for official unveiling at March’s Geneva Motor Show, we were lucky enough to […]
First Drive: Volkswagen Golf VII
As our man Ray Leathern discovered, courtesy of the new Volkswagen Golf VII, true genius can be measured in mere millimetres. He scooped an extended 1 170 km launch drive […]
Road Test: Honda Brio 1.2 Comfort
“A young, hip and relatively cheap Honda… by George, what is this world coming to?” Ray Leathern explores the new, Indian-built, Honda Brio. I was surprised to discover recently that […]
Road Test Shootout: Mini Roadster vs. Abarth 500C vs. VW Golf Cabriolet
Ray Leathern gathered three soft top convertibles last spring to find out which one was best. He’s been biding his time ever since, for a sunny day to bring you […]
Toyota Imperial Team Raring To Go In 2013 Dakar
With just one day to go before the flag drops on the arduous, 15-day, 9 000 km, cross-continental Dakar Rally, Team Toyota Imperial Motorsport from South Africa has won its […]
