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New Opel Astra K unveiled:

It’s been one of the most anticipated debuts of 2015 for Opel fans, and rightly so, as the Astra is one of the key pieces in the puzzle that is Opel’s long awaited resurgence. It enters what is possibly the hottest contested segment locally against the likes of the VW … Read more

VW showcases Ducati-powered XL Sport:

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Ever since Audi’s acquisition of Italian motorcycle manufacturer Ducati, there have been those of us dreaming of what the fruits of this marriage may be. Well,

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Review – Jeep Renegade 1.4 Limited 4×4
Review – Volvo V90 Cross Country T6 AWD Inscription
Opel Astra 1.4T Auto driven on Kyalami
Review – Haval H2 1.5T Luxury Auto

Road Review – Peugeot 208 GTi:

The 208 GTi is the pocket-sized Pug with a big punch.

How do you define the best athlete? Is it Usain Bolt, sprint specialist and arguably the fastest man on earth, or is it a decathlon competitor, capable of doing multiple things

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Renault Clio RS 200 EDC launched in South Africa:

The twin-clutched, turbocharged Clio RS 200 EDC is available to purchase, but will it be as good as the previous one?

The previous generation Renault Clio RS was something incredible, setting the standard in dynamic hot hatchery for the duration of its production. But now, the new Clio RS has arrived in South Africa with big shoes to fill. Can the dual-clutch, turbocharged RS 200 EDC live up to expectations?

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Toyota 86 High Spec Road Review: Slipping and Sliding Away the Week

Upon its launch nearly a year ago, the Toyota 86 received some of the greatest media coverage of any car over the past decade, and for Toyota, the past 2 decades. We managed to set up a drive of one back then through a dealership, and you may remember how we raved about its brilliance; so now that all the hype around it had somewhat died down, we thought we’d re-visit the 86 to see if its “specialness” still remained…

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Review – Jeep Renegade 1.4 Limited 4×4
Review – Volvo V90 Cross Country T6 AWD Inscription
Opel Astra 1.4T Auto driven on Kyalami
Review – Haval H2 1.5T Luxury Auto

Driving Impression: Toyota 86

For many, many years, I have not only disliked Toyota, but somewhat despised them. For over a decade, their designs have been boring, plain, middle of the road. They haven’t dared do anything extraordinary, on the edge, or revolutionary. Their engines were consistently underpowered and under utilised. I had nearly … Read more