It’s immediately obvious that the new Citroen C3 Aircross Max has a tall task ahead of it. Ever since Citroen’s hey-days of the ’60s and ‘70s, the French manufacturer sealed an enviable reputation for radical car design. The only problem was its left-field creations were not always well received by the buying public. Sure, many … Read more
When it comes to the GAC Emzoom, if you’re the sort of person who considers the origin of their ethically sourced merchandise, you may have questions about where it comes from. Firstly, GAC stands for the Guangzhou Automobile Company, and it is the twelfth – yes, number twelve – Chinese carmaker to enter South Africa. … Read more
We’re over the moon to finally evaluate the Kia Sonet 1.0T EX with the turbo engine and dual-clutch automatic transmission. As regular readers will know, we’ve already familiarised ourselves with the same compact crossover in modest 1.5 CVT LX guise. Aside from a plethora of ticks in the win column for practicality and value for … Read more
Fully electric vehicles (EVs) like the Volkswagen ID.4 Pro wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for dieselgate. The cheating scandal perpetrated by Volkswagen shook the automotive world to its core back in 2016 … and the rapid rise of EVs is the result. Now, no longer curiosities globally, a whole new type of EV like the … Read more
Before we delve into the driving characteristics of the R1.5-million 2024 Audi SQ5, replete with Black Edition addenda, we should take a broader snapshot of the automotive landscape. These days, manufacturers believe the path to untold automotive riches comes from zero-emissions electric mobility for the permanently prosperous. And while that may ring true for the … Read more
The new Transport Minister is taking the department to task over 2024 car licence renewal fees. However, motorists are reminded that when it comes to how much licence renewal will cost outright, it still varies from province to province. And 2024 car licence renewal fees depend heavily on the unladen weight of your car, otherwise … Read more
Life for the 2024 Volkswagen Polo GTI can’t be easy. Like any younger brother living in the shadows of an over-achieving sibling, you just want to earn respect on your own terms. Other times, the weight of expectation of wearing the venerable GTI lettering must be utterly stifling. As a result, the 2024 Volkswagen Polo … Read more
In today’s economy, affordable compact crossovers like the 2024 Kia Sonet are a dime a dozen on our roads. As a result, segment kingpins that once controlled the market cannot rest on their laurels. A pair of eyes on the back of their head is the best to see the next hotshot that’s coming to … Read more
While the rising cost of vehicles, fuel and parts may have stymied car modifications in South Africa, there is still a vibrant ‘tuner’ culture in Mzansi. Spinners in their BMW E30s, the lowrider brigade, and even those who still dream of squeezing every last inch of performance from the car all love to tinker. Nevertheless, … Read more
Jaguar’s supercharged V8 is one of the most emotive and effective motors in the business. Sure, there are rorty naturally aspirated flat-sixes, punchy turbocharged inlines, high-pitched V10s and snarling V12s for your aural delectation. But, one day, when the internal combustion engine (ICE) is well and truly six feet under, I know I will cherish … Read more
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