As a motoring writer you often run the risk of falling into the trap of clichés, silly puns and, every now and then, some annoyingly awkward alliteration. And you are especially susceptible when the car is question a. is an […]
It’s probably fair to assume that no launch of any other vehicle this year had been surrounded by so much public interest as that of the Mercedes-Benz X-Class. Having attended that launch earlier this year and having driven two separate […]
Did you know that “Volvo” means “I roll” in Latin? Never has a name been more apt, as the company is on a roll of note at the moment – it’s coming out with some amazing tech, releasing some awesome […]
One of the single-most important considerations when purchasing a car is resale value; this is massively significant when it comes to calculating the cost of ownership. Now, for the first time, True Price has revealed which entry-level cars hold their […]
Whether you’re looking for a new or pre-owned vehicle, buying a new-to-you car can be a stressful decision that may also feel a little like the luck of the draw. Buying from a private seller has its own risks […]
I have a great fondness for Aldo Scribante. It was there – some 34 years (Crickey Moses, am I really THAT old…?) – that I first learnt to drive on a racetrack. I worked at a Port Elizabeth newspaper at […]
I do not think it’s possible for Volvo to build a bad car at the moment – given the increasing number of utterly superb vehicles it’s launched over the past couple of years. And, given too that the company has […]
The average costs of motoring have increased by approximately R940 or 14 percent in the last year and 31 percent since 2013 according to the latest data from WesBank. Despite prevailing low interest rates and favourable vehicle price inflation, the […]
The previous generation Ford Fiesta was among the most popular vehicles in its segment since the launch of the original, pre-facelift model almost ten years ago. With the latest generation landing on local shores in May this year – after […]
Few cars I’ve driven thus far in 2018 have caused as much gawking and ogling as the new BMW X2. Especially as this one was; wearing in its striking Galvanic Gold paint scheme with the edgy, Frozen Grey Metallic M […]
