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Charlen Raymond, Author at SA Car Fan

For the last couple of years the motoring world has been silently buzzing at word of a Koenigsegg sedan. And now comes confirmation from the company’s CEO and founder, Christian […]

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Launch Drive: Hyundai Tucson resumes from ix35

The Hyundai Tucson name is not unfamiliar to South Africans and was previously given to one of Hyundai’s more successful models to date. Back in 2010 the Tucson was replaced by the […]

Launch Drive: Chevrolet Captiva (2016) in SA

The Chevrolet Captiva is re-heating a similar recipe for 2016, one that saw more than 16 400 local buyers hooked by its mix of value, style and size. For 2016 General Motors opted […]

Volvo’s digital key can be sent to your phone

In what is sure to be a bold and pioneering move, Volvo is planning on launching keyless mobility in 2017. Yes, that’s right. No more keys to start your vehicle. […]

Launch Drive: Opel Adam S (2016) 1.4 Turbo

The Aldo Scribante race track in Port Elizabeth has played host to numerous car launches over the years and most recently to the all-new Opel Adam S. Unleashing their new […]

Small turbo engines for next Honda Civic

Come 2017 an all-new Honda Civic will be available. Though relatively little is known about the newcomer, Honda will use the upcoming Geneva motor show to give an indication as […]

Fastest hatch: Latest Mercedes A45 AMG in SA

The refreshed Mercedes-Benz A-Class has just been launched in South Africa, but the real talking-point of the range is the Mercedes A45 AMG 4MATIC. This super-hatch reclaimed its title as […]

Turbo power for new Lexus GS 200t

Lexus got their 2016 off to a good start with the launch of the all-new RX luxury SUV, and now this: an updated Lexus GS 200t that features a more […]

Launch Drive: New Lexus RX 350 and hybrid

Over the last four years Lexus saw a steady rise in global sales with more than 650 000 new vehicles finding owners in 2015 and a big contributor to that achievement […]

Maserati Levante will join luxury SUV wars 2017

Maserati is set to join the SUV fraternity in 2017 with is Levante. And although information on the Levante is shared relatively freely, the Italian carmaker is doing all it […]