Can the new Triton-based Pajero Sport challenge the status quo? South African families love bakkie-based SUVs and we buy them in droves. Given our outdoor lifestyles, it’s hardly surprising considering these vehicles offer vast interior space (with seven-seat capability), rugged off-road potential and many of the mod-cons expected of a luxury vehicle. Kerb-side appeal and […]
The Velar’s virtues could well signal a draw in the contest of head versus heart… “Coach lands on the runway at the same time as first class.” There’s much contention over whether this sharp idiom was ever delivered by Apple’s Steve Jobs to justify the premium his more elaborately engineered products command over more functional […]
The first two generations captured the hearts of local buyers. Will the new Picanto repeat this feat? Where do you draw the line between a totally new vehicle and a substantial facelift? The Picanto, Kia’s latest addition to the South African market, is a case in point. Kia calls it a new-generation model and, certainly […]
Haval’s latest offering is a confident step in the right direction… It must irk Chinese car manufacturers no end when the Western motoring press gives a “close, but no cigar” appraisal of its products. But, this long-standing summation is wearing thin as manufacturers such as GWM’s upmarket Haval arm introduce increasingly improved products to our […]
Every car enthusiast will tell you that from beginning of time, German car owners and Japanese car owners have been at war about why they drive the car they drive. As you learn more and more about the two, you begin to see that both have their benefits and their glitches. But then actually start […]
Vehicle theft and hijackings are a huge problem in South Africa and it is estimated that a car is stolen every 9 minutes. Yes, every 9 minutes. It is vital that you do everything you can to prevent your car from falling victim to these criminals. The numbers have decreased in recent years due to […]
In our busy world, we often find ourselves at the end of a busy week with plenty of chores and errands to catch up on. That’s life, but if we can find a way to make things easier for ourselves in long run, we normally do it. It is no secret that our cars are […]
You may not know exactly what goes on at a car show if you’ve never been to one. Do you just stand around staring at cars all day? Is there anything to buy? What makes people go to these car shows? Car shows are normally attended by people of all ages who have that one […]
The refreshed version of Nissan’s second-generation Qashqai has arrived in South Africa, boasting subtle styling updates and a rejigged range. While the outgoing line-up comprised six derivatives, the new range features seven variants. The 1,6-litre turbopetrol and the 1,6 turbodiesel engines have fallen away, while a new Acenta Plus trim level slots into the middle […]
East Coast Defender has designed and built a Land Rover Defender 110 to celebrate the vehicle’s heritage with this Project Tuki model. This Defender celebrates its ancestors with a heritage style Land Rover grille, retro white steel wheels with BF Goodrich tyres and familiar Keswick dark green paintwork. The Project Tuki is powered by a rebuilt 4,0-litre V8 […]