The boom in the compact SUV segment is showing no signs of abating, with almost every manufacturer offering at least one model. Opel’s is this, the Grandland X – one of the first new models to be launched following General […]
When I had my first taste of the all-new Ford Fiesta last year I came away a little disappointed. That was the 1,5-litre diesel model in Trend spec and it fell short on expectations in more ways than one. I […]
Sneakers and loafers. They both do pretty much the same thing; keeping your feet warm, comfortable and away from harm. However, while fundamentally the same, these two distinct styles of shoe have rather different purposes in life. They may not […]
Ford’s popular entry-level hatch, the Figo, has come in for a bit of a refresh. With competition in the sub-B segment of the market hotting up – with the introduction of the new Suzuki Swift (or Ignis, if you prefer) […]
I’ve driven and ridden in electric cars before – a few of them, in fact. (No, I haven’t driven a Tesla…) Each time, a few key traits have stuck out that gave me a good idea of what electric mobility […]
Head back in time more than 50 years and some incredible feats of engineering and driving ability placed Britain head and shoulders above some of the world’s most illustrious names on the global motorsport stage. The legendary Mini Cooper S […]
Since 2013, the Ford EcoSport has consistently been one of the top-sellers in its segment. While its tonka-toy look went down well with buyers, it always felt a little cheap compared to the competition – with a bland, plasticky, button-festooned […]
I remember growing up in the 90s when the VW Polo first burst onto the South African motoring scene. The mother of my best friend at the time upgraded to one – the sedan version, badged the Polo Classic. One […]
Yes, I will admit to having double checked that the car delivered to me for review was in fact the new Micra – so different is this new model to its predecessor. To, in fact, any Micra that has come […]
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 […]
