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With the all-new Fiesta ST set to be launched by 2019, Ford has released what is more than likely the final iteration of the outgoing compact hot hatch. The limited-edition Fiesta ST200. Priced at R339 900 it is loaded with performance and cosmetic extras. The 1.6 litre Ecoboost engine...
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When a car like the 162kW Clio RS Trophy is launched, us journos secretly hope for track time. It’s not exactly the most real-world way of testing a road car but it certainly is the most fun. So imagine my disappointment when we were told we’d be cruising around...
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Fiat has slowly edged its way into the various segments and now has a fresh new entry into the medium-compact market. The Autobest “Best Buy Car 2016” winner, the Fiat Tipo has now been launched in SA, and with a brief that reads “Skills, no frills” it seems worthy...
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The CX-5 accounts for around a quarter of Mazda’s global sales. This makes it a very important car for the Japanese manufacturer. For 2017 they have introduced the all new CX-5 which becomes available at Mazda Dealers countrywide on the 1st of June. Changes to the 2017 CX-5 include...
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Available in Trendline and Comfortline spec, the refreshed Golf 7.5 range comes with three different engines, the 81kW 1.0TSI, the 92kW 1.4TSI and the 169kW GTI 2.0TSI. Aesthetically, Golf 7.5 gets a new front end with chrome detailing, but it seems the differences will mostly be noticed only by...
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Ahh, the R8 V10. The everyday supercar, and one of the easiest supercars to drive fast. It also happens to produce (once the exhaust flaps are opened) a spine tingling sound from its normally aspirated V10 engine. Best we enjoy that wailing V10 before the emissions police shuts the...
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When a new car arrives in my driveway, the first 50 to 100 kilometres are usually set aside to acclimatise to the car and get comfortable. Once those boxes are ticked, I head to my favourite set of twisty roads, so I can gauge the dynamism and go...
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Few engines ever reach the status of being ‘legendary’, with some examples being Ford’s 5.0-litre V8, Porsche’s flat 6 and the Aston Martin V12. However a competitor for the V8 Continental GT needed to be created, and thankfully the Germans were willing to help. Meet the Aston Martin DB11....
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With sales of Mercedes compact cars doubling each year, it makes sense that the manufacturer has shirked its image of only driving older owners around in comfort, and taken on the role of catering for the younger, first-time Mercedes owner. A minor facelift has been implemented to its compact...
With the all-new Fiesta ST set to be launched by 2019, Ford has released what is more than likely the final iteration of the outgoing compact hot hatch. The limited-edition Fiesta ST200. Priced at R339 900 it is loaded with performance and cosmetic extras. The 1.6 litre Ecoboost engine...
When a car like the 162kW Clio RS Trophy is launched, us journos secretly hope for track time. It’s not exactly the most real-world way of testing a road car but it certainly is the most fun. So imagine my disappointment when we were told we’d be cruising around...
Fiat has slowly edged its way into the various segments and now has a fresh new entry into the medium-compact market. The Autobest “Best Buy Car 2016” winner, the Fiat Tipo has now been launched in SA, and with a brief that reads “Skills, no frills” it seems worthy...
The CX-5 accounts for around a quarter of Mazda’s global sales. This makes it a very important car for the Japanese manufacturer. For 2017 they have introduced the all new CX-5 which becomes available at Mazda Dealers countrywide on the 1st of June. Changes to the 2017 CX-5 include...
Available in Trendline and Comfortline spec, the refreshed Golf 7.5 range comes with three different engines, the 81kW 1.0TSI, the 92kW 1.4TSI and the 169kW GTI 2.0TSI. Aesthetically, Golf 7.5 gets a new front end with chrome detailing, but it seems the differences will mostly be noticed only by...
Ahh, the R8 V10. The everyday supercar, and one of the easiest supercars to drive fast. It also happens to produce (once the exhaust flaps are opened) a spine tingling sound from its normally aspirated V10 engine. Best we enjoy that wailing V10 before the emissions police shuts the...
When a new car arrives in my driveway, the first 50 to 100 kilometres are usually set aside to acclimatise to the car and get comfortable. Once those boxes are ticked, I head to my favourite set of twisty roads, so I can gauge the dynamism and go...
Few engines ever reach the status of being ‘legendary’, with some examples being Ford’s 5.0-litre V8, Porsche’s flat 6 and the Aston Martin V12. However a competitor for the V8 Continental GT needed to be created, and thankfully the Germans were willing to help. Meet the Aston Martin DB11....
With sales of Mercedes compact cars doubling each year, it makes sense that the manufacturer has shirked its image of only driving older owners around in comfort, and taken on the role of catering for the younger, first-time Mercedes owner. A minor facelift has been implemented to its compact...
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