Show-stopping Veloster finally arrives

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] In the same way that lithe-limbed Brazilian model Karen Nurenberg has recently been turning heads and setting runways ablaze in Europe with her lacy black underwear, Hyundai is causing quite a stir with its hot and sexy new Veloster hatchback. 29 Apr 2013 05:14

Kuga outshines many other SUVs

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Picking an SUV from the wide choice of models on the local market is as difficult as selecting a South African shiraz that perfectly suits your palate or finding a butchery or supermarket which doesn't use strange meat in its boeries. 24 Apr 2013 05:37

Clio boogies to the turbo tune

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Renault has now also pushed its Clio on the dance-floor to join the growing number of car manufacturers who are already stomping to the popular beat of "Down-Sizing" by "The Turbo Chargers". 17 Apr 2013 10:47

Auris kitted out in classy finery

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] The new Auris is aesthetically quite a brave move by the rather conservative Japanese carmaker and all the signs are there that future Toyotas will look more like its cheeky new 86 sports car than the Plain Jane passenger cars it has been churning out for years. 10 Apr 2013 09:24

Pathfinder cuts prices by dumping fancies

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Nissan has given its Pathfinder range a much sharper competitive edge with the addition of two slimmed down, priced down SE models, which start at more than R100,000 less than the outgoing range entry level LE models. 3 Apr 2013 12:45

Cruze given extra dollop of power

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] GMSA has injected some more power into its popular 5-model Cruze sedan range with the addition of 1.8-litre and 2.0-litre engines to supplement its three 1.6-litre variants, which have been criticised for their lazy performance. 27 Mar 2013 09:01

New Isuzu scores in the glamour stakes

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Being able to choose from a wide selection generally favours consumers, but one has to feel both envy and sympathy for local bakkie users who have about 147 different models to choose from - a task that will be even more difficult now that Isuzu is flexing new-found muscle with the introduction of its spiffed up 6th generation KB pick-ups. 18 Mar 2013 09:54

Jimny is cuter but tougher

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Suzuki's cute little go-anywhere Jimny has been given a few extra touches of war paint and the living quarters have also been made a bit more comfortable and practical to give its growing popularity a further boost. 14 Mar 2013 08:32

Baby Chevrolets now spark even brighter

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Chevrolet has added some extra glitter as well as a new jewel to the crown of its popular Spark range - a light delivery van that drives and looks like a car. 8 Mar 2013 12:01

Funky Fiat for family fun

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Who said Italians are only good at making small silly cars and sporty machines with macho looks and muscular performance? To prove them wrong Fiat has just launched its rather-off-the wall Qubo which is tailor-made to fit young small families. 6 Mar 2013 07:15

Fiesta ... frugal, fast, fancy

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Ford has refreshed and reshuffled its impressive pack of Fiestas, dropping the 1.6 Ambiente and 1.6 Titanium and introducing three new engines with a baby 1.0-litre turning out to be the star of the show. 1 Mar 2013 06:04

OPC is a rocket ship with fancy make-up

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] The long wait is finally over - Opel's scorching new OPC rocket has finally blasted into South Africa and it is an absolute stunner. Not only is it the most powerful Astra ever made but it will spin rubber smoke at just about everything else remotely in its class. 20 Feb 2013 07:35

Focus ST breathing down neck of the GTI

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] The Ford Focus ST might not have the charm and iconic hot hatch status of the VW Golf GTI but it comes wrapped in a price and performance package that poses quite a threat to the champion. 15 Feb 2013 08:53