Driving Impression: 2014 Nissan Patrol pick up
It’s hard to think of a reason why you’d buy the Nissan Patrol pick up even exists in SA. When you look at Naamsa’s sales figures, it’s quite clear that South Africans have made their choice in this...
View ArticleDriving Impression: 2014 Jeep Cherokee
There are two important things you need to know about the all-new Jeep Cherokee. First, it really does look like that and, secondly, it’s not cheap. The top-of-the-range Trailhawk retails for R607 000,...
View ArticleDriving Impression: Q5 gets the “S” treatment
Audi has unleashed a sportier version of its Q5. Not only is it the first SUV to ever get an “S” badge, but it is also the first S-branded diesel vehicle that the company has produced. This, of course,...
View ArticleDriving impression: Range Rover Sport
The all-new Range Rover Sport is probably all the car one could ever need, that is, if you happen to be part of the ten percent who make the big bucks in SA. It costs a whopping R1,2 million, but you...
View ArticleDriving Impression: Nissan Juke 1.5 dCi
I’ve never been a fan of the Juke, mostly because of its oddball styling. To me it looks like a Honda ATV that crashed into the back of a frog. To other people it might look cute, but I don’t want to...
View ArticleDriving impression: Renault Duster in Namibia
On a recent soft-roader excursion, I drove the Renault Duster on the sort of terrain you’d normally find a compact crossover. It fared exceedingly well and I remember thinking that it might be able to...
View ArticleLong-term update: Subaru XV
The Subaru XV has been with us for almost two months now. It hasn’t been on adventure yet, but that will happen soon enough. So far it has mostly been used as family transport, which is more relevant,...
View ArticleDriving impression: Suzuki SX4
The Suzuki SX4 has one very big problem. It’s part of a segment that’s oversaturated at the moment, which means it’s so easy to forget that it even exists. It’s a pity, because after spending a few...
View ArticleDriving impression: Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
The Mercedes Benz GLA is a big hit in SA. Sales are shooting through the roof, which is amazing considering the GLA’s steep suggested retail price. There’s a very good reason it’s doing so well. It’s...
View ArticleDriving impression: GWM M4
As a motoring journalist you quickly get used to drawing a crowd when driving something really special. This normally only happens if the test car is something with a retail price of over R2 million,...
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