BMW M fans will no doubt have fond memories of BMW holding and breaking several records for the world’s longest continuous drift. Of course that was put to an end when Toyota pinched the record, and last year a South African journalist by the name of Jesse Adams set a … Read more
Alfa Romeo has launched the Stelvio in South Africa. It’s officially the second new model under the brand’s resurgence, but it’s notably also their first SUV. Whereas the Giulia sedan was typically Alfa – a rear drive executive sedan oozing style and driver involvement – the Stelvio is a necessary … Read more
When we think of the basic driveline elements of a car, the engine, gearbox, and driven wheels are our first and often only thoughts as critical elements responsible for driving. But there’s a lesser thought of device that plays a big, big role – the differential. The differential plays a … Read more
Lamborghini used to be the last crusader for purists in a world of Porsche SUVs and turbocharged Ferraris. But in one fell swoop, the brand has embraced turbocharging and SUVs – in a package called the Urus. It’s by no means the first Lamborghini SUV; that title is bestowed upon … Read more
For a while, the small MPV segment had a decent following in South Africa. The best seller on a regular basis was the Opel Meriva – based on the Corsa platform and providing space for a family in a compact package, the Meriva was a good, solid performer. But times … Read more
Whilst McLaren has been releasing teasers and titbits about a new McLaren F1 successor, codenamed BP23, they’ve been working on another Ultimate Series model concurrently and under the radar. The McLaren Senna is what the brand touts as “the ultimate road-legal track car”. The McLaren Senna is the third … Read more
To those who aren’t au fait with their racing history, Alfa Romeo partnering up with the Sauber Formula 1 team might seem like a desperate attempt at relevance for a brand trying to declare themselves as a real contender in a performance market. But this isn’t the first time the … Read more