Torquing Cars The basic ingredients in the recipe for the ultimate driver’s car are pretty simple. A naturally aspirated engine for supreme throttle response, a manual gearbox – because as a driver you need to be in control – and rear-wheel drive are all you need – simply speaking. Porsche’s 911 GT3 … Read more
Pictures have leaked online of what is reportedly the 2017 Suzuki Swift and Suzuki Swift Sport – ahead of a full reveal later this year. The new Suzuki Swift will officially hit European markets early next year, with an expected South African launch later in 2017. Suzuki has carved … Read more
It’s amazing how time flies. Only two years ago we saw the launch of the Subaru WRX, shortly followed by the WRX STI, the only model variants of the Subaru Impreza we’d be receiving locally. But the base model Impreza was launched globally 3 years prior to that in 2011, … Read more
Modular platforms are quickly becoming a way of life for motor manufacturers. VW pioneered the way with their MQB platform, Toyota has one, Volvo has their Scalable Platform Architecture, and many others are following suit. The latest to do so is Subaru – this is the Subaru Global Platform. … Read more
Remember the Mazda CX-5? It’s a favourite of ours here at Torquing Cars, and why wouldn’t it be? – it delivers a solid punch to the German SUV aristocracy in just about every way. But with the Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz expanding their SUV ranges with coupe variants constantly, Mazda … Read more
The Volvo XC90 has dethroned Porsche after 3 years at the top of the Car of the Year competition in South Africa. Porsche didn’t have a finalist in this year’s WesBank / SAGMJ COTY line up, but the Volvo saw off fierce competition from 11 other deserving finalists to come … Read more
The Ford Fiesta ST is a joyful little thing. In fact it’s one of the finest hot hatches of the modern era; combining a playful attitude, vicious tenacity, and outright ability, with affordable pricing and an approachable nature. But at 132kW, it’s always been one of the least powerful hot … Read more
