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The tailgate of the new Toyota Hilux proved to be a camping necessity capable of multiple functions. It played a prominent role at the 2016 Oppikoppi music festival, here’s why. Arriving at Oppikoppi on the Friday gave us the opportunity to position our 2.8 GD-6 Hilux in relative prime...

I liked this Mahindra Scorpio Pik-Up Adventure at first sight. That chunky bull bar bumper, the throbbing snorkel, those shiny G-Max 16-inch wheels with fat rubber, the bull bar, roll bar, tow bar and the rest certainly make a statement. Built in India to survive Armageddon, it has a...

Known to walk amongst giants, the Suzuki Jimny shook up what we knew about small off roader. The Jimny has been a stalwart in the Suzuki line-up for some time and while the latest ‘refreshed’ 2016 Suzuki Jimny doesn’t boast too many changes, it merely builds on the legacy...

We’ve all come to expect a certain level of class from Toyota and its products. So understandably the hype surrounding the new 2016 Toyota Fortuner has been immense. SA Car Fan recently took one for a drive to see if the Fortuner is worthy of all the praise. I’m...

The 2016 Chevrolet Captiva is just another soft-roader. Isn’t it? A special party of groomsmen head out on the whale coast for one last nostalgic road trip, and to find out what Chevrolet’ SUV is all about. The back of the new Captiva is full of groomsmen. They’re sharing...

Legends aren’t merely born; they are forged over time by conquering challenges and inspiring others. It’s no wonder then that the Toyota Hilux has earned its legendary status thanks to over 45 years of motoring toughness. But Toyota has recently embarked on its latest challenge, the launch of the...

A seemingly never ending upgrade of Kyalami is now rounding the last corner as events, notably the Bike Show and Festival of Speed, are ready to give showgoers their first taste of South Africa’s premier circuit and facilities. A year of meticulous planning and rigorous construction has seen a...

The new 2016 Toyota Fortuner arrives in South Africa to take on the more expensive Ford Everest. We drive it at launch. What is it? Toyota Fortuner needs no introduction. Brought to the South African market in 2005, it is responsible for popularizing the off-road SUV genre with nearly...

With the bakkie wars heating up, we’ve decided to go for another drive in the current king of the segment, the 2016 Ford Ranger, to find out if it will be able to maintain its top spot  as Toyota rolls out its all-new Hilux. Built at the Silverton plant...