These days it’s plain to see that anything goes, from architecture, food and fashion, through to art, sport and conversation. So let’s move our collective minds to Europe and France [...]
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.Author Archive | Scott Hayes
Road Test: Honda Civic 1.8 Executive
When you think ‘Honda’, there’d be no reason to argue sentiments of: reliability, advanced and user-friendly technology, versatility and good handling. Similarly, Honda say their new Civic offers, “… more [...]
First Drive: Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet
It was ‘World Car of the Year’ in 2009, 7 123 South Africans bought one in 2011 and this year marks the 35th anniversary of the GTI version – the [...]
Road Test: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0 TDI Highline
When Scott Hayes tested the Jetta 1.6 TDI last year, he drew a curious analogy between it and a roast potato – not the most enticing item on the menu at [...]
Road Test: Chevrolet Captiva 2.2D AWD LTZ
Like all segments in our local market, that of the compact SUV is a bustling one. Audi Q5, BMW X3, Honda CR-V, Hyundai iX35, Jeep Compass, Kia Sportage, Nissan Qashqai, [...]
First Drive: Chevrolet Captiva 2.2 Diesel
The Chevrolet Captiva SUV has been with us since 2007, with a facelift having arrived in 2010. The engines, however, have remained unchanged, giving customers the option of a 2.4-litre [...]
First Drive: Chevrolet Sonic Sedan, Diesel And Automatic
The Chevrolet Sonic arrived in South Africa late last year. Anticipated as the replacement for the ageing Aveo, the five-door Sonic hatchback is slightly larger and slightly pricier, which is [...]
First Drive: BMW M5 (F10) M-DCT
I was 11 years old when I first looked at and sat behind the wheel of a BMW M5. Long before I had my driver’s license or first pay cheque, [...]
First Drive: Honda Civic Sedan 1.8 VTEC
Known for quality, reliability and driving enjoyment, Honda has built themselves a solid reputation over the decades and one for which their Civic is known. Recently, however, the company has [...]
2012 Volkswagen Beetle By B&B
German tuner B&B have introduced an peformance package for the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. Visually, there’s not much to it. You only get a set of 19 or 20-inch wheels, a [...]
