Manufacturing & Parts Reviews South Africa

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

Beauty and the beast in one

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Don't be fooled by the stylish Hugo Boss looks of the new Subaru WRX. See those black rimmed alloys, quad exhaust outlets and gaping air scoop on the bonnet? They are tattoos of the hooligan that hides just below the car's classy, grown-up veneer. 5 Jun 2014 10:12

Mini Cooper claws grow sharper

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] The newly launched third generation Mini Cooper has been kitted out with even more fancy a la BMW specifications and has also grown more techno-mature - but deep down it still has the character and soul of a mischievous, playful lion cub. 29 May 2014 08:00

S-Class for sheer luxury, elegance and comfort

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Anybody with a passion for anything on four wheels powered by a combustion engine will by now have heard and read about the new Mercedes-Benz S Class, described by Mercedes-Benz and numerous motoring scribes all over the world over as 'the best car in the world'. 23 May 2014 07:27

Sonic with a naughty sizzle

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Anybody shopping around on the local market for a new hot and cocky-looking small hatch that won't break the bank really only has two choices - a Suzuki Swift Sport or a Chevrolet Sonic RS, both costing less than R230,000. 8 May 2014 07:46

Surprise packet Outlander

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Say Mitsubishi and straight away names such as Pajero and Triton pop up, but in the brand's 20-model local product range there is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered - the Outlander. 30 Apr 2014 09:10

GLA is Merc's new urban warrior

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Mercedes-Benz has taken its first steps into the popular compact SUV market with a new GLA which is not only the most appealing A Class to date but also the three-pointed star's challenger in the upper end of the market where is takes on the BMW X1 and the Audi Q. 24 Apr 2014 12:24

New Accent takes the gap

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] To plug an important price and size gap between its i20 and i30 models Hyundai has launched another attack on the highly competitive B-segment with the introduction of a neat and practical five-door Accent hatchback. 11 Apr 2014 12:50

SX4 is bigger, prettier and less thirsty

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Suzuki's charming but average looking previous SX4 has matured into a bigger and more ruggedly handsome player in the extremely competitive crossover segment, attractively priced and with enough on-board goodies for it to go eyeball to eyeball with the well-entrenched veterans who do daily battle for the hearts and wallets of South African buyers. 10 Apr 2014 13:13

Peugeot unveils appealing crossover

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Attracted by the sweet sounds of rustling paper money and the jingle of cash registers Peugeot has taken its first brave steps into the lucrative and growing crossover market with a new 2008 based on the same platform as its cheeky 208 hatchback. 8 Apr 2014 08:17

Midlife makeover for ix35

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Korean carmaker Hyundai has dollied up its popular ix35 SUV range with a couple of neat cosmetic touches and an injection of mid-life rejuvenation to give a further boost to its steady sales flow out of showrooms. 1 Apr 2014 11:52