About Scott Hayes

Scott Hayes is the publisher and editor of the SA Car Fan website, which he founded in early 2009. Scott is a member of the SA Guild of Motoring Journalists and works behind the scenes on a daily basis to ensure you remain up-to-date with the latest motoring news. Follow Scott on Twitter.

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Audi A3 1.8T FSI SE S Line

Road Test: Audi A3 1.8T FSI SE S Line

Ingolstadt’s latest premium hatchback is all-new, from the ground up. It’s lighter, more efficient and more laden with technology than ever before. On paper then, the third generation Audi A3 [...]

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First Drive: Volkswagen Amarok 4Motion Automatic

The introduction of an 8-speed automatic transmission marks the third update to the Volkswagen Amarok since its launch in September 2010 and another step in the manufacturer’s ‘work smarter, not [...]

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First Drive: Honda Brio

With an average age of 55.5 years old, Honda owners are a loyal bunch that value quality and reliability, values that Honda is renowned for. As a result, the brand [...]

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First Drive: Honda CR-V

The Honda CR-V has proved a popular vehicle since it was first launched in 1995, with over 5 million having been sold in 160 countries around the world. We liked [...]

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First Drive: 2012 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

General Motors’ Hummer began life as the military Humvee in 1984. It was designed for rugged and treacherous conditions, delivering personnel and light cargo behind the battlefield’s front lines. Eight [...]

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First Drive: 2012 Audi A3

The Audi A3 is now in its third and by far its best generation. Built upon the Volkswagen Group’s new MQB platform, the new lightweight construction brings with it renewed [...]

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BMW X6 xDrive50i M Sport

Road Test: BMW X6 xDrive50i M Sport

Germany’s ‘Big Three’ may come under fire on occasion for their questionable niche vehicles. Mercedes-Benz has the R-Class and do we really need the Audi A7 Sportback? Just a stone’s [...]

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Chevrolet Trailblazer 2.8 Duramax 4WD LTZ

First Drive: Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV

The all-new Chevrolet Trailblazer is a breath of fresh air in a market flooded by the Toyota Fortuner, where the Ford Everest makes up the numbers and where the Mitsubishi [...]

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2012 Volkswagen Beetle

First Drive: Volkswagen Beetle

The original Volkswagen Beetle went out of production in 1979, two years before our Ed. was born. He tells us his first and only memory of the Beetle is of [...]

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Volvo V40

First Drive: Volvo V40

The all-new Volvo V40 is billed as the Swedish manufacturer’s most important model in 20 years. The new premium hatchback will be sold alongside the C30 coupe-hatch and is likely [...]

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