The Lexus IS350

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The Lexus IS is a design revolution, not only in comparison to its predecessor, but also within its class. It is a very attractive car with aggressively penned lines that make your eye rollover its curvaceous body, I’m sure in the way Brad…

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The first impression

The first word that pops to mind…

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Let me begin by saying I like French cars. They offer the quirk, where the Japanese bring practical reliability, and the Germans strategically serve…

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Little hatches became popular in the 60’s and 70’s with the Mini and the Golf brands. In line with this trend, French manufacturer Peugeot produced the then popular 205, and the 205 GTi in the 1980’s. French flare, enhanced suspension, sports kit and a wicked engine under the hood,…

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1976, that is when is all began, the birth of the GOLF. Now in its seventh incarnation, it has been honed, tuned, and refined into the machine it is today. The GOLF is the people’s car for the 21^st…

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Woohoo! The wait is finally over, or is it? It was announced this week that Ford has released its latest Mustang. The great news for us South Africans is the fact that…

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I’ve been given a lot of big, chunky, rugged vehicles to test out recently, which may be luck of the draw, or may just be the fact that I’m somewhat drawn to them. Whatever the reason, I’m not complaining.…

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Range Rover is a brand you either love or hate. You love it because it is British, it is expensive, it is big and very capable. Soccer players and celebrities all own one. You hate it because of all of…

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Volvo’s XC60

I have made reference previously toward my liking for the Swedish automotive brand,…

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Have seen the advertising campaign featuring the metallic burnt orange Toyota 86, released earlier in the year? For those…

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Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Sorento

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Two good SUV’s pinned head-to-head. What is the real differentiator between the Hyundai Santa Fe and the Kia Sorento?

Did you know that Hyundai and Kia own one another? The details I’m not…

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Hyundai Veloster

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What is the point of being different? To stand out from the crowd? To march to the beat of your own drum? For some it’s a burning desire to be unique, to break from convention and conformity. For others it’s for the sake of it…

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Does that sound less than appealing? Well it shouldn’t. Station wagons are basically just like SUV’s, only riding lower on the tarmac. Yes, that’s right! Both are designed for practicality and are suitable for growing families. Globally…

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Nissan South Africa launched their Murano back in 2002 and made its way to South Africa in 2005.. Acclaimed for it's coupe like design and overall sporty lines, it was unique and fresh. The medium sized segment was pretty new back then. Eight years on and it’s a…

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A Cougar is mountain lion, which is part of the Puma family of kitty cats. Ask most youths today what they think a Cougar is and more than…

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Meet a Subaru owner and immediately you notice their love for the brand. Proud, loyal and non-pretentious would be a few words to describe the club. Subaru owners are people who love to drive- ‘fast and…

The Lexus GS vs the Infiniti M

Having two rival Japanese executive saloons back-to-back begged the necessity for comparison.  The Lexus GS launched last year and has had three generations in the South African market to acquaint consumers with the aspirant brand. The Infiniti M is new to the South African market and has had only 18 months to nudge its way into…

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The first impression

After having recently driven and reviewing the Suzuki Jimny, which I enjoyed, I was eager to get a feel for its big brother, the Grand Vitara. It…

The first impression

I remember the first time I saw the Infiniti FX in the flesh, I stopped and stared!

It’s was originally launched in 2008 globally, but locally only early last year with some minor tweaks. Sculpturally stunning, the FX looks like Bruce Wayne’s (Batman) day-to-day run around. It is super hero looking! The FX reminds me of a BMW Z4…

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I love being pleasantly surprised by something that delivers more than I ever expected. And spending a week with the new Opel Astra 4 1.4 Turbo Enjoy, gave me…