Manufacturing & Parts Reviews South Africa

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

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