Automotive Reviews South Africa

Classiest Estate on the market

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Mercedes-Benz has expanded its hugely popular C-Class sedan range with the addition of three new Estate models that are even more practical, spacious and frugal than the outgoing models and most other vehicles in this segment. 24 Nov 2014 08:13

Sporty 86 puts a smile on your dial

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Want a sexy boy-racer that's affordable, a barrel of fun to drive when it grows horns but also has a gentlemanly, fuel-sipping side and a ride comfortable enough to make it a pleasant daily commuter? Well, then the Toyota 86 might just be what you are looking for. 13 Nov 2014 07:55

Merc CLS ups the stakes again

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Eye-catching design tweaks, lots of fancy new technology, upgraded engines and the addition of a new nine-speed transmission are some of the features Mercedes-Benz has added to its CLS to make it one of the most desirable four-door luxury coupés on the road. 10 Nov 2014 06:50

Corolla Quest ticks the right boxes

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] The Toyota Corolla has been one of South Africa's favourite cars for many years and when the Japanese carmaker decided to trim some fat (and rands and cents) off its previous Corolla and to rebadge it as the Corolla Quest, it struck gold because it immediately hit a bulls-eye with the penny-wise market. 3 Nov 2014 08:08

Tough tyke Cross joins Caddy clan

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Volkswagen has expanded its popular people mover range with the introduction of its 7-speed DSG transmission in its 103kW Kombi, and it has also increased its lifestyle footprint with the addition of a new Cross Caddy model.Have your say 21 Oct 2014 11:23

Etios Cross - lamb dressed as wolf

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Like a number of other brands, Toyota also has a cute pretend-toughie. It's called the Etios Cross and like Renault Stepway and VW Polo Maxx, it is also very much a lamb in wolf's clothing.Have your say 14 Oct 2014 07:20

Honda launches seven-seater Mobilio

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Honda has just launched its latest seven-seater Mobilio in South Africa in two specification levels and powered by the same 1.5-litre i-VTEC engine that is already doing duty in the Honda Ballade.Have your say 10 Oct 2014 06:46

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