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  • Drive Test: KIA Seltos joins the sub-compact battle

    Having arrived late last year, did the Seltos just wade into murky waters?  It takes on competitors in one of the deepest segments available. VW’s T-Cross, Suzuki Vitara and Renault’s incredible Duster are all, at least in some ways, seen as rivals.  Can the new Korean competitor take it...
  • Cars revealed for the 2020 Autotrader Car of the Year

    The 2020 AutoTrader South African Car of the Year competition has kicked off with a total of 48 vehicles from OEMs qualify to be named semi-finalists. The announcement of the semi-finalists takes place on 25 November 2019. The Mercedes-Benz A-Class won the 2019 AutoTrader South African Car of the...
  • Renault Kwid gets a makeover

    Fresh off the heels of a class and overall win in the SA Economy Tour, Renault refreshes the Kwid with more than just some concealer.  I go to Gold Reef City to see what’s changed, and drive the range-topping Kwid Climber. Exterior The facelift on Renaults 2020 Kwid is...
  • Blacked out Nissan Micra gets sporty

    Despite previous successes, the new Nissan Micra has had limited success since its introduction in 2018. Now with a more powerful engine and some added features, Micra has been re-imagined for the South African market. I drive through the streets of downtown Jo’ burg to see how it fits...
  • Volkswagen T-Cross South Africa

    Volkswagen unleashes T-Cross on the competition

    I’m sure many of you have at this point heard that the new VW T-Cross has finally arrived in South Africa. And just like most of VW’s other products, it has come to achieve nothing other than total domination in its segment. But does it posses the tools to...
  • Peugeot is back!

      We all love a good come back story, but is Peugeot’s strategy to relaunch in South Africa a bit too optimistic? I head to Pretoria and find out what’s bubbling under the surface at the newly resurgent Peugeot South Africa. My Uncle Fred bought his first Peugeot in...
  • Audi’s second take at the A1 arrives!

    This week sees the latest version of Audis smallest production car hit our shores and it most certainly has created some buzz. But it’s more than just good looks. We take a closer look at the range and at some of the differences between this and the outgoing version....
  • Launch Drive: Volvo XC90 ages gracefully

    After almost five years in production, the Volvo XC90 is a car that still looks relatively fresh with tech that’s still surprising to the average consumer. This year, the multi-time award-winning SUV comes with a few minor updates to keep it relevant until the brand new version arrives around...
  • Drive Test: Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 2.0 4×2 CVT

    Where most “Cross” vehicles have just slightly raised suspension and plastic bits to give the sense of ruggedness. The Eclipse Cross is a refreshing, and genuine take on this popular lifestyle derivative. I live with one for a week. Here are my findings. On the Road The Eclipse Cross,...