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  • Renault joins the SUV Tribe

    At a glance, Renault’s new model looks like a grown-up Kwid, dressed up as an SUV, but Renault assured us that besides being built in the same factory in India, the new Renault Triber is built from the ground up. The Triber is a regular sized car that Renault...
  • 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...
  • Renault Megane Trophy-R South Africa

    Video: Megane Trophy-R goes light to beat Type R at ‘Ring

    The Honda Type R had a good run – about two years at the top of Nurburgring’s FWD records. Now Renault’s Trophy-R is back to reclaim a record it last held in 2014. And it does so with a lot fewer wings than the Civic. Pity the 220kW 1.8-litre...
  • Renault Duster 4x4 in South Africa

    Drive review: New (2019) Renault Duster 4×4 brings more capability

    After spending time with the new Renault Duster 4×2 in the Lowveld last year, I was pleasantly surprised to learn that I would also have the opportunity to test the recently launched Renault Duster 4×4. The latest addition to the Duster product range promises an even more adventure-oriented package,...
  • Launch Drive: Renault’s flagship SUV, the Koleos has arrived

    The Renault range has always been near and dear to me, yes this is one is going to get personal folks. You see, my first ever launch was the oft-forgotten Renault Kadjar.  It didn’t move the needle much when it came to sales figures, but to me, it was...
  • Renault’s Duster All Grown Up

    I was excited to learn that I would be heading to the Lowveld to spend some quality time with Renaults newest SUV – the all-new Renault Duster. Needless to say, I was surprised when I first saw it in the metal. DESIGN Renault’s clean, smooth design language has made...
  • Minor update for 2018 Peugeot 208 GT-Line

    Peugeot has revealed the new Peugeot 208 GT-Line, freshly improved for 2018. Headline features include new headlights, complemented by black and chrome details, as well as daytime running LED’s and new fog lamps, all working together to give the face of the 208 GT-Line a sportier look. New bumpers...
  • #CarsAwards Powered by WesBank gains even more steam

    The Cars.co.za Consumer Awards, or #CarsAwards powered by Wesbank took place in Sandton last week and hosted some of South Africa’s most notable automotive industry leaders, representatives of the finance sector, media agencies and celebrities. Resident SA Car Fan Editor, Ernest Page, was one of the judges on the...
  • Renault Duster 1.5dCi Automatic Road test

    Last week the Duster EDC arrived on test and although no serious road trips were taken this week the main aim of the week was to see what the dependable Dusters new gearbox was like to live with. EDC Automatic gearbox The 6 speed EDC gearbox, sporting dual clutches...