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A street fighter named WRX

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The first impression

The WRX was launched locally in…

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Added by Daniel Calbacho on September 8, 2014 at 9:30 — No Comments

The leader of the pack just got better – Kia’s Sportage

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The first impression

As first impressions go, the Kia Sportage has made a lasting one on me. Since its launch in 2010 it has…

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Added by Daniel Calbacho on September 1, 2014 at 9:30 — No Comments

All-New Volvo XC90

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Added by Daniel Calbacho on August 27, 2014 at 10:30 — No Comments

Audi’s lightweight champion – A3 Sedan

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The first impression

You know when you hear rave reviews about a new restaurant, and you have to go? Your friends offer…

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Added by Daniel Calbacho on August 25, 2014 at 9:30 — No Comments

Audi launches a Sportscar experience

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Added by Daniel Calbacho on August 20, 2014 at 9:30 — No Comments

A beauty with the heart of a Super Boss

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The first impression

The Opel Astra range has a long and rich history; it began in 1991 when it replaced the Opel Kadett…

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Added by Daniel Calbacho on August 18, 2014 at 9:30 — No Comments

Audi’s definition of luxury – A8 L

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How do you define luxury? Is it in a sensory experience, or in perceived…

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Added by Daniel Calbacho on August 11, 2014 at 9:30 — No Comments

Kia’s fast paced Koup

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The first impression

Value, style, pace and two doors, can you guess…

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Added by Daniel Calbacho on August 4, 2014 at 9:30 — No Comments

Suzuki’s SX4

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The first impression

My first impression of the new SX4 was much like a foreign…

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Toyota’s cross dressing Etios

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We may all complain about poor service delivery and increased consumer inflation, but despite government…

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Added by Daniel Calbacho on July 23, 2014 at 9:30 — No Comments

Nissan’s everyday superhero car – Nissan’s 370Z

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The first impression

Sports cars are desired by many and only realised by those with lots of…

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Added by Daniel Calbacho on July 21, 2014 at 9:30 — No Comments

The French gravel buster

The Renault Duster

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The first impression

Ever since Renault launched their well-priced SUV late last…

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Added by Daniel Calbacho on July 13, 2014 at 9:30 — No Comments

Peugeot 3008

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First impression

Walk around the 3008 and you notice its friendly nature. It’s motherly in a comforting yet fashionably edgy way. The 3008 is a larger elevated version of Peugeot’s sporty 308 hatch. The 3008 isn’t an SUV but rather a multi-purpose vehicle also referred to as a crossover. Think…

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Added by Daniel Calbacho on July 7, 2014 at 9:30 — No Comments

The Opel Astra Sedan

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First impression

The Opel Astra Sedan is arguably the best looking sedan in its class. It went on sale in October last year and I was excited. I love it when another good looking car hits our road. From the front, it features the same ‘face’ as its hatchback sibling. From…

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Added by Daniel Calbacho on June 30, 2014 at 9:30 — No Comments

BMW X5 5.0 MSPORT

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The first impression

Mirror mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all? Or more like crystal ball crystal ball, who is the smartest of them all?

The original X5 was launched in 1999. It was hailed globally as a SUV pioneer. The second generation introduced in 2006 was a handsome evolution of the…

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Added by Daniel Calbacho on June 23, 2014 at 9:30 — No Comments

Suzuki Swift's Slick City Roller - 1.4 GLS

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I like this little city car. It is the underdog surrounded by accomplished little hatches, and because of their commercial spread have lost any real on road excitement. They are all over the place. The roads are littered with them, because they offer value for money are…

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Added by Daniel Calbacho on June 16, 2014 at 9:30 — No Comments

BMW 428i M SPORT - The Tailored Sports Coupe

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BMW have recently introduced new and additional product to their already impressive buffet of merchandise, namely the 4 and 2-Series. These delicious Bavarian additions of Apple Strudel and Black Forrest Cake have…

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Added by Daniel Calbacho on June 9, 2014 at 9:30 — No Comments

The all new Mercedes-Benz C-Class

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Launch impressions

The definition of a compact and…

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Added by Daniel Calbacho on June 6, 2014 at 15:07 — No Comments

Hyundai like Sunday

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The first impression

A cheesy headline I know but if I be honest, I borrowed the line from an ad campaign for Hyundai. It was designed to help consumers accurately pronounce the then emerging brand.

Funny enough having spent a week with the 2014 Hyundai ix35, my…

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Added by Daniel Calbacho on June 2, 2014 at 9:30 — No Comments

The reason you shouldn’t buy an Audi or BMW

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I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, Subaru drivers are part of a cult. The loyal fan base knows that they drive a car that beats to sound of its own drum. Subaru’s are designed for family people, practical people and but most importantly, people who love to…

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Added by Daniel Calbacho on May 29, 2014 at 9:30 — No Comments