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Korea’s rising star – Kia Cerato 1.6

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The world is changing at an alarming pace. Two year old kids are hooked on iPads and people are looking to twitter before TV and radio for breaking news. For decades we believed that Germans made the finest cars, the Italians the most adorned clothing and the Americans…

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Added by Daniel Calbacho on May 26, 2014 at 9:30 — No Comments

The Jaguar Simola Hillclimb

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With the rand going to pot, local has never been so lekker. Most of us South Africans are blithely unaware how spectacular our country is and only with a little adventuring, does ignorance turn to pleasant surprise.…

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Added by Daniel Calbacho on May 22, 2014 at 9:30 — No Comments

The BWM Art Car Collection

 

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Facts and figures from BMW Group

 

BMW Art Car Collection - 17 cars, an equal amount of artists and a 40 year commitment to the arts. The BMW Group have recently launched a coffee table book to celebrate the legendary BMW Art Cars.…

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Added by Daniel Calbacho on May 19, 2014 at 9:30 — No Comments

Peugeot’s New 2008

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The French are a fashionable bunch: Artists, designers and gastronomic wizards. Their flair for creativity doesn’t stop with fashion or food. Their ability to combine form with function can be seen in their cars. The French motor manufacturers (Peugeot, Citroën…

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Added by Daniel Calbacho on May 12, 2014 at 9:30 — No Comments

The new cool Toyota Corolla 1.4 Diesel

 

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The first impression

February saw the launch of the New Generation Corolla, the 11th to be exact. At the launch, I had my moments with three of the four variants available (1.3, 1.6, 1.8 and 1.4 turbo diesel). I walked away for the launch pleasantly…

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Added by Daniel Calbacho on May 5, 2014 at 9:30 — No Comments

Cult Crossover - Subaru’s Outback 2.0D Premium Lineartronic™

 

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The first impression

 

Subaru’s are made for people who like to drive. Hipsters of a prior generation, they are opposed to conformity and therefore steer away from German rivals. They know they are offbeat in an anti-establishment kind of way that…

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Added by Daniel Calbacho on April 28, 2014 at 9:30 — No Comments

2014 Land Rover Discovery and Range Rover Evoque

2014 the Land Rover way

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

The World's Most Awarded SUV - Jeep Grand Cherokee

 

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The first impression

 

So which brand created the ‘grand luxury 4X4’? Jeep claims that it was them, but let’s not forget about the 1970’s classic Range Rover. Dates and facts aside, the well-heeled and adventure seekers are eternally grateful for…

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Added by Daniel Calbacho on April 14, 2014 at 9:30 — No Comments

Volvo's solution to Driving-Easy

I don’t know about the rest of you, but when I think of Volvo, I think of quality and safety. Volvo themselves agree with this perception, however have taken to adding to those thoughts, with the ideas of eco-friendly, sporty and fun.

I recently attended a launch with the Swedish car manufacturer, not for a new model, but rather an enhancement on their…

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

The FORD EcoSport

 

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The concept

Eco and sport. Hmm… isn’t that a contradiction? Not according to Ford.

So the price of petrol went up again and one thing is for certain our incomes aren’t climbing the economic ladder as fast as the price of fuel.  This is a real…

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Added by Daniel Calbacho on March 31, 2014 at 9:30 — No Comments

The Paradigm Swift

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The Suzuki Swift is cute. Their PR manger cringes when I say it, but that’s what I think. Its proportions and design are pocket-sized and very charming. Visually it has a likeable character that is almost animated and ‘alive’. You just want to pinch its proverbial…

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Added by Daniel Calbacho on March 24, 2014 at 9:30 — No Comments

Oh Lord won’t you buy me a Mercedes-Benz

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Isn’t that old Janis Joplin song so apt? Well let me tell you more about the Mercedes-Benz E500 Cabriolet and put into context the reason and reference for the above mentioned song.

 

Mercedes-Benz are renowned for their engineering prowess. They are very well…

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Added by Daniel Calbacho on March 17, 2014 at 9:30 — No Comments

Something borrowed, something new and something blue

Jaguar’s code named C-X17 sport crossover concept

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Added by Daniel Calbacho on March 10, 2014 at 9:30 — No Comments

Lessening the Big Bang Theory for 2020

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Did you know we South Africans lose approximate 14 000 people a year on our roads?

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Added by Daniel Calbacho on March 3, 2014 at 9:30 — No Comments

The Peugeot 508

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The first impression

 

The last Peugeot I drove was the Red Hot Chilli Pepper of French cars - the 208 GTi, which is a finalist in this year’s Car of the Year competition. I also reviewed their ultra stylish RCZ coupe. I have said it before and will again, the French make quirky…

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Added by Daniel Calbacho on February 24, 2014 at 9:30 — No Comments

The New Generation Toyota Corolla

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It has been around forty seven years and had eleven reincarnations. Every year they sell 1.1 million of them, and over its production history they have produced 40 million units. Can you guess what I am referring to? I’m not referring to Madonna’s musical reinventions and album sales,…

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Added by Daniel Calbacho on February 17, 2014 at 9:30 — No Comments

The Snap, Crackle & Pop for Big Kids

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Jaguar. Just saying the name conjures up a host of adjectives. Regal is a good word to describe the British brand, but Jaguar actually began their history building sports car…

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Added by Daniel Calbacho on February 10, 2014 at 9:30 — No Comments

BMW’s Grand Four-Door Coupe

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A car says a lot about the person driving it. Some are oblivious and others very aware. Those who care about their image look for a car to match their ego. The 650i makes a bold statement but for some having a coupe isn’t an option. Not satisfied with a SUV or the impracticality of…

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Added by Daniel Calbacho on February 3, 2014 at 9:30 — No Comments

The BMW Z4 – a beautiful road going gondola

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The first impression

SDrive 28i automatic

Sports cars are the aspiration of many and the reality of little. They are designers’ dreams, allowing their pens to flow, very often creating mobile art pieces and the Z4 is no exception. It truly is a…

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Added by Daniel Calbacho on January 27, 2014 at 9:30 — No Comments

Audi's Limousine Hatchback

The Audi A7

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You either like or dislike the Audi A7. It is somewhat out of the box being a luxury limo, yet with a sloping rear that opens like a hatchback. Audi have in most recent times veered away from making each of the…

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Added by Daniel Calbacho on January 20, 2014 at 21:30 — No Comments

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