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It’s the stylish member of the sedan boy band, that is for sure but does the 2021 Volvo S90 still have what it takes to compete with the latest offerings from Germany? Svelte, Swedish and oh so stylish the Volvo range has evolved over the years to go from...
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Remember these? About thirty years ago they were the bread and butter model for BMW and up until two years ago, the Rosslyn plant pumped out millions of them to right- and left hand drive markets. The final figure was 1,191 604 before the plant was entirely restructured at...
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Look at the current Lexus IS range; is there a more modern, eco-sensitive and inoffensive engine offering out there in a premium sedan? No diesel in sight (Lexus predicted that calamitous ending before we did), so instead they’re offering downsized 2.0-litre turbo petrol, this hybrid and a straightforward V6...
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We interrupt Mercedes’ SUV broadcast with a special report: they are still building sedans. Under the ceaseless explosion of SUVs and crossovers, the archetypal sedan is still with us, largely intact and the epitome of controlled ride with correct proportions and weight placement. The C-Class remains Merc’s top-seller, not...
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Curbing the SUV growth. That’s what cars like the new 2019 BMW 3 Series are measured and scrutinised against. In gigantic markets like the USA and China where vehicle size sees the largest number of L (long wheelbase) variants, the 3 Series continues to perform well. And there’s always...
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Alfa Romeo is edging closer-and-closer to reclaiming their title as the home of performance cars after the uncovering of news relating to their upcoming supercar-slayer – the Alfa Romeo Giulia Coupe. The big deal around the coupe is the Formula One-style energy recovery system, or ‘ERS’. This mild-hybrid technology,...
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The name Impreza conjures up memories of lurid four-wheel slides and box-shaped boxer engined sedans beating up on supercars in the noughties. Amongst enthusiasts, Impreza is synonymous with performance. But in case you haven’t heard Subaru has moved the Impreza name away from WRX and STI and Impreza...
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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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With the introduction of a turbodiesel engine, Volkswagen has filled in the the gaps of the new Passat model range before heading into 2017. The new Passat TDI features a lightweight and fuel efficient 2.0-liter diesel engine that produces an output of 130Kw and maximum torque figure of 350Nm,...
It’s the stylish member of the sedan boy band, that is for sure but does the 2021 Volvo S90 still have what it takes to compete with the latest offerings from Germany? Svelte, Swedish and oh so stylish the Volvo range has evolved over the years to go from...
Remember these? About thirty years ago they were the bread and butter model for BMW and up until two years ago, the Rosslyn plant pumped out millions of them to right- and left hand drive markets. The final figure was 1,191 604 before the plant was entirely restructured at...
Look at the current Lexus IS range; is there a more modern, eco-sensitive and inoffensive engine offering out there in a premium sedan? No diesel in sight (Lexus predicted that calamitous ending before we did), so instead they’re offering downsized 2.0-litre turbo petrol, this hybrid and a straightforward V6...
We interrupt Mercedes’ SUV broadcast with a special report: they are still building sedans. Under the ceaseless explosion of SUVs and crossovers, the archetypal sedan is still with us, largely intact and the epitome of controlled ride with correct proportions and weight placement. The C-Class remains Merc’s top-seller, not...
Curbing the SUV growth. That’s what cars like the new 2019 BMW 3 Series are measured and scrutinised against. In gigantic markets like the USA and China where vehicle size sees the largest number of L (long wheelbase) variants, the 3 Series continues to perform well. And there’s always...
Alfa Romeo is edging closer-and-closer to reclaiming their title as the home of performance cars after the uncovering of news relating to their upcoming supercar-slayer – the Alfa Romeo Giulia Coupe. The big deal around the coupe is the Formula One-style energy recovery system, or ‘ERS’. This mild-hybrid technology,...
The name Impreza conjures up memories of lurid four-wheel slides and box-shaped boxer engined sedans beating up on supercars in the noughties. Amongst enthusiasts, Impreza is synonymous with performance. But in case you haven’t heard Subaru has moved the Impreza name away from WRX and STI and Impreza...
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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