MOTORING
That’s the kind of questions I had to field as a result of Suzuki Swift 1.2 GLX derivative as it continued with its journey from one region to another. It’s an easy to drive, portable due to its paltry 880kg kerb weight, as the normally aspirated 1.2-litre engine can easily keep pace with fast-paced Soweto […]
In the form of Felix Sebata, he’s a fighting ferocious figure and please don’t question his body stature, it can be deceiving- as they say about the looks! Felix has been appointed the Ford Motor Company Product Communications Specialist for South Africa. His role will include leading all product-related communication functions, including media relations, says […]
So too have members of the public. The votes have been tallied and 25 semi-finalists have been announced for the 2020 AutoTrader South Africa Car of the year competition. One of these semi-finalists will win the most sought-after title in the South African automotive industry, that of 2020 AutoTrader South African Car of the Year. […]
Well with the introduction of Suzuki Ertiga 7- seater in 2019, the answer should be not far-fetched- simply put -yes. We took it for a whirl amid the stormy weather this weekend and it stood its ground. Longer, wider, taller and lighter the Ertiga model features a new, more powerful, naturally-aspirated 1.5-litre petrol engine that […]
We tested the brand new T6 4X4 and yes, it did not disappoint as per the usual norm that any Chinese brand is questionable. This was confirmed by its status quo as it ravaged through the mud (thanks to much needed rain) and unpleasant potholes in the North West Province. Yes, this region is a […]
A fleet of Rugby World Cup 2019-branded Land Rover Discovery together with the one-of-a-kind Springboks-liveried Range Rover Sport SVR revealed earlier this year, will join a convoy around the country, visiting seven major locations along the way. The planned RWC 2019 Champions Trophy Tour stops are as follows: Thursday, 7 November: Pretoria, Johannesburg and Soweto […]
Another notable concern is the escalating joblessness and tough economic conditions that has plagued SA, albeit the fuel price will be going down soon. Talk of toughness -we tested the latest budget car offering Peugeot 108 1.0 Active (a dynamite that comes in small packages). Compact and small in terms of leg room, this is […]
The Nigel born, ‘out-smoked’ the lady of the day Kayla Oliphant from Kimberly in the heated finals held at Wheelz ‘n Smoke Arena, Alberton on Saturday evening, in front of an enthralled 4000-strong crowd. The winner commented: “It’s such a privilege to have won the first Red Bull Shay’ iMoto, I’m so emotional and cannot […]
When US General Motors exited SA in 2017, it left the brand Isuzu but having taken ownership from the Japanese, it renamed it KB range of bakkies, thus bringing it in line with the international market. Ok- out with background history back to the comprehensive Isuzu D –Max range. We tested the top-of-the-range D-Max 300 […]
It revs off on October 19, its first ever championship in the country. In the past such gatherings would incite local authorities who described it as illegal for all sorts of reasons. Participants will have to capture the hearts and minds of the judges and the crowd by exhibiting their best tyre-slaying skills. They’ll have […]