Ray Leathern

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.

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Brabus Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake

There is that old saying, “absolute power corrupts absolutely”. People seem to forget that German tuners Brabus actually coined the phrase. Here is their latest tuned offering atop the new [...]

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Video: Renault Mégane RS Trophy 265 – One Lap Challenge

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Video: Jaguar XKR-S Driving Impression

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2012 Peugeot 208

First Drive: Peugeot 208

Despite the hype, Ray Leathern was his normal cynical self when meeting the new Peugeot 208. He came away with a positive first impression. They say you only have one [...]

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Video: 2012 Kalahari Desert Speedweek

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Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

Road Test: Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

Big, bold and bad to the bone. Ray Leathern finds the new Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 comes standard with more barrel-chested attitude than WWE Smackdown. Is a bad attitude enough [...]

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Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG

Road Test: Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG

Ray Leathern explains why the E63 AMG is the ultimate status symbol for wealthy executives and the WaBenzie.

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Mercedes-Benz SL

First Drive: Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

The flagship Mercedes-Benz SL has been a mouthwatering motoring prospect for 60 years. Ray Leathern has finally gotten his first ever taste of the sixth generation model. Signifying ‘sport’ and [...]

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Video: Mercedes-Benz SL – South African Launch Exclusive

The flagship Mercedes-Benz SL has always been the cream of the crop in the vast Mercedes-Benz Coupé range. SA Car Fan was invited to attend the local South African launch [...]

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Chrysler 300C 3.6L V6

Road Test: Chrysler 300C 3.6L V6

An American walks into a bar. In the Case of the Chrysler 300C, the American is in one of those shiny suits that gangsters wear in Scorsese movies. Ray Leathern [...]

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