Automotive Reviews South Africa

Volvo R-Design T5 is a beaut!

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] New engines and transmissions and a whole spectrum of added fancy features, including an eye-catching new R-Design interior and body trim, are signature features of the latest Volvo XC60 range.Have your say 7 Oct 2014 07:40

Mazda launches all-out attack

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Mazda has launched a renewed all-out attack on the South African market with a heavily-armed fighting force made up of 20 new SUV, hatchback, and a brace of small and medium sedans all brimming with new technology and a variety of petrol and diesel engines and transmission set-ups.Have your say 30 Sep 2014 07:36

MG makes a cheeky comeback

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] MG, the brand steeped in British sports car history, is making a cheeky comeback to this country with an attractive, well-equipped and competitively-priced MG3 baby hatchback.Have your say 16 Sep 2014 07:07

XF is a purring kitty with claws

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] It's as graceful and as fast as any member of the cat family, gentle and adorable when in purring mood and quick to show its claws when provoked -- all of which makes the new XF Jaguar the classy cat it is. 5 Sep 2014 07:46

Smart and sexy Evoque

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] The iconic Land Rover brand has come a long way from the days when its boxy, bone-shaking "Landies" were the undisputed bushwhacking conquerors of Africa and the preferred mode of transport for numerous armies across the globe, to its current elevated status of snobmobile of choice for rappers, WAGS, gangsters, A-listers and upper crust residents of sea-view suburbs. 29 Aug 2014 05:17

Baby-engined Megane is a stunner

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Megane has been flying the Renault colours for a number of years so it comes as no surprise that the French car maker served up some of the same potent abracadabra it has brought to Formula 1 racing when it recently unveiled its latest flagship three-model range destined for local shores. 18 Aug 2014 06:58

Mitsubishi's Mirage... Perky, fuel-sipping budget-beater

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Although traditionally known in this country for its 'breker' bakkies, Japanese carmaker Mitsubishi has joined the growing band of manufacturers by dipping into the easier selling budget-passenger-car segment where funky fuel-sipping city cars are becoming as popular as red berets at an EFF gathering. 13 Aug 2014 10:01

Sexy coupé hoists the BMW flag

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] In their ongoing showroom war for the hearts, minds and wallets of the South African motoring public the three luxury German carmakers between have nearly 400 different models on the battle ground trying to out-pace and out-grace their opponents. 5 Aug 2014 09:54

Extra polish adds shine to Elantra

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Hyundai has given its popular Elantra a cosmetic make-over to make it look prettier inside and out, tweaked a few things under the skin, improved its ride quality and added a few fancy goodies to sharpen its competitive edge. 25 Jul 2014 08:32

At last, a truly sporty Accord

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] The Honda Accord may be the seventh biggest-selling car model in history but it has taken the Japanese carmaker 38 years and nine-generations to come up with a range flagship that truly deserves to wear the crown. 16 Jul 2014 06:58

Polo plays, performs with poise

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] The Volkswagen Polo is already one of the most popular compact cars in the world having sold nearly 1 million units - and it has just got even better thanks to class-leading assistance systems, connectivity features, stepped up safety and attractive visual enhancements. 27 Jun 2014 05:42

Citroen's people-pleasing Picasso

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Citroen has always been enthusiastic about hoisting the avant garde flag when unwrapping a new model and its latest C4 Picasso people-mover certainly again lifts the bar a good few notches higher than just about everything else in its class and price range. 25 Jun 2014 06:04

C-Class oozes poise and status

Making something really good is difficult enough, but improving on an already outstanding product is virtually impossible - but it can be done, as Mercedes-Benz so clearly demonstrates with it latest world-beating C-Class range. 9 Jun 2014 05:52