• Bold or Boxy for new Mahindra TUV300

    Mahindra SA have announced the launch of the TUV300 SUV in South Africa.  The TUV300 is powered by a 1.5-litre turbo-diesel  engine, producing 73.5kW of power and 240Nm of torque. Twin-stage turbocharging has been used to reduce turbo lag while an eco mode allows the TUV300 to achieve a...
  • Mitsubishi Outlander a rare 7-seat 4×4 combination.

    Mitsubishi’s popular crossover SUV, the Outlander, has undergone a substantial makeover giving it a ”bold and edgy new look”- those are the words of Mitsubishi SA. Like most things in life, the styling will appeal more to some and less to others, but it has certainly freshened up what...
  • It’s the Suzuki Swift RS that’s slower than the Sport

    Suzuki South Africa has confirmed the launch of a special edition Swift RS. The Swift remains one of Suzuki’s most popular models with over 5 000 000 sales globally. The new special edition Suzuki Swift RS will feature a number of exterior changes to provide a sportier appearance  while...
  • Special edition Renault Kadjar XP is now priced right

    Renault has announced the addition of a limited edition Kadjar to its South African range. The car, named the Kadjar XP Limited Edition, features a 96kW 1.2L turbo petrol engine-  a derivative of the engine found in the Kadjar Expression. Torque is quoted at 205Nm at 2000 RPM and...
  • Mitsubishi expands modern 2017 ASX range

    The 2017 Mitsubishi ASX is the first model in South Africa to feature Mitsubishi’s new Dynamic Shield design language. What this means is a notably more prominent front grille surrounded by a striking new design which will soon be seen on a few other Mitsubishi models. In addition – the...
  • Mazda tones down warped look for updated BT-50

    The Mazda BT-50 was first introduced to South Africa back in 2012 as what Mazda call an ”active lifestyle” vehicle. The brief was simple- to produce a modern and refined version of the traditional work-horse bakkie that would appeal to a wider range of people. Now, five years on,...
  • Latest Abarth 595 range includes potent Competizione

    Following the recent launch of the 124 Spider, the new Abarth 595 is now available in South Africa effective immediately. The three variants of the 595 (available as a hard tops or cabriolets) all make use of Fiat’s 1.4 T-Jet engine with varying power outputs. First in line is...
  • Can’t even fault the looks of new Toyota Corolla

    Eleven generations in, the Toyota Corolla has sold over 1 Million units in South Africa and counting. The company’s legacy has propelled the Corolla to near cult status and regardless of how good this one is, Toyota will most like keep selling Corollas.  We visit some unique destinations in...
  • Volvo can do no wrong. Latest S90 sedan driven

    Even Volvo, while revelling in XC90’s worldwide success, would have realised that although their car had broken much new ground, ultimately a 7-seater SUV was perhaps too cumbersome for most needs.  The Volvo S90 sedan brings everything that was class-leading about that 2016 South African Car of the Year...