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MANIC: Toyota’s new RAV4 sports a crazy-looking grin on the front, but it’s all grown up on the inside. Picture: QUICKPIC

VRROOM WITH A VIEW: A full-on Toyota 4x4 in sheep’s clothing

12 hour(s) ago

The new RAV4 can go where other 4x4s can go and at a very decent price indeed, writes Alexander Parker

LAUNCH NEWS: Is this model a Mini too far?

GOOD LOOKS: It might not be very mini, but the Mini Paceman is actually a looker.
6 day(s) ago

Has BMW gone one model too far with its new Mini Paceman?

ROAD TEST: Flattery from all four corners

The traditional 911 looks continue to impress
6 day(s) ago

The Porsche Carrera 4S does a great job of making Mark Smyth look like he knows what he is doing

DRIVING IMPRESSION: An Italian Rubik’s Cube on wheels

The Fiat Qubo — which appears to have been inspired by the Rubik’s Cube — ensures you stand out from the MPV crowd
6 day(s) ago

Model offers a reasonably comfortable and economical MPV that is ideal for carting the kids to school, being utilised as a staff bus, or as an airport shuttle

The Emgrand EC7 is unlikely to stand out in terms of design

LAUNCH NEWS: Chinese try to redefine luxury

Geely aims to offer high specification items in a value for money package

USED CAR TEST: Bringing two worlds together smartly

6 day(s) ago

Mitsubishi has always been renowned for building quality cars and once inside the vehicle it certainly shines through

HERITAGE: Driving automotive history

Examples of every Land Rover ever made were gathered at the original testing grounds on the Packington Estate
6 day(s) ago

Mark Smyth witnessed an impressive display celebrating 65 years of Land Rover

The M sedan, looks different to its German rivals and unique specification

LONG-TERM FLEET: Waiting for a chance to shine

Our Infiniti M continues to impress although Lerato Matebese wonders whether the market has taken stock of its existence

LONG-TERM FLEET: The Green Gangster

6 day(s) ago

Mark Smyth finds that the BMW Active Hybrid 5 makes him a Green Gangster

INDUSTRY NEWS: Industry shows support

6 day(s) ago

It is great to see that more companies are getting involved in road safety initiatives

INDUSTRY NEWS: Braaiing on the move

6 day(s) ago

Renault South Africa has announced that it will be part of the Ultimate Braai Master action for the second consecutive year

INDUSTRY NEWS: Joburg hosts the world

The show featured everything from new cars to parts and workshop equipment
6 day(s) ago

This year’s Automechanika Johannesburg event was laden with information, writes Lerato Matebese

MOTOR SPARES: Tesla Motors hits the electric jackpot

6 day(s) ago

Tesla may have finally hit the jackpot as sales of its new luxury car, the Model S, rocket

CRANK CORNER: Clarkson’s daughter proves headache

6 day(s) ago

Coming from the little island of the UK, Emily was not quite ready to comprehend the size of the country

Opinion

EDITOR'S NOTE: Give commuters system to be proud of

Mark Smyth

In every city I have ever been to, there has been a decent public transport system, but not here in SA — millions of commuters have to deal with the appalling system we have every single day and yet very little is being done to remedy it

EFFICIENT: When trying, I would average about 4.5 litres per 100km. Throwing caution to the wind, I’d get about 5.5 litres per 100km.

VRROOM WITH A VIEW: Toyota will change minds about hybrids

Never mind green, the hybrid version of the Auris saves thousands of rand a year, writes Alexander Parker
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