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BMW Z4 M E85 BMW Z4 M E85

The M division at BMW is renowned for making focused, high performance, sports cars that posse’s agility as well as everyday practicality. They have fine tuned almost every car in the BMW range, from 4 door saloons to 2 door convertibles. M cars are bred from the proving grounds of high octane motorsport and are often understated and subtle. M cars... [Read more of this review]

Renault Megane Sport F1 edition 2007 Renault Megane Sport F1 edition 2007

The Renault Megane was a controversial car when it first came out due to its looks. Not from the front or side but from the back, with an almost vertical window and a boot that bulges out. However over time this shape has grown on me and I rather like it now. [Read more of this review]  Read More →

Birel Max 125 Kart Birel Max 125 Kart

Karting, for those of you who don’t know, doesn’t just mean a trip to Strydom Park and a fifteen minute bumper bashing session with your lawnmower powered trolley. Although this is fun, the truth is that the difference between recreational karting and professional karting is the same as being the ref for a rugby game or the loose head prop getting... [Read more of this review]

Mercedes SLK 350 (R171) Mercedes SLK 350 (R171)

Are you a driving enthusiast? Then what does this sound like to you: A light two seat sports convertible, huge cross drilled front discs and a 3.5l V6 producing 200Kw feeding a 7 speed gearbox driving the rear wheels. It sounds good to me. So then what if I say this sports car combination has electric seats that are heated, a front loader and a 6cd... [Read more of this review]

Mercedes ML320 Mercedes ML320

The Mercedes ML320 was one of the first SUV’s or sports utility vehicles that Mercedes Benz built. The ML320 that I tested came with a 3.2 liter V6 petrol motor, which sounds good but it only has 215 HP. It weighs in at a staggering 2080 Kg’s also. So it has almost the same power as a decent 2 liter turbo but weighs almost twice as much, giving... [Read more of this review]

Mercedes C220 CDi (W203) Mercedes C220 CDi (W203)

The Mercedes Benz C-class is a car that has been with us from 1993 in various shapes and forms. It’s a bit like a police officer in a tree. In other words it’s always around. Take a drive up to the shops now, and I am willing to bet money you’ll spot one. Chances are you probably know someone that either has or had one. There is a reason for... [Read more of this review]

Mercedes C270 CDi Mercedes C270 CDi

Diesel is quite a controversial source of fuel at the moment. You get lots of kilometers per tank, a lot of torque, and a bomb proof motor, but with every smile comes a frown. You also get the noise of a farm tractor, the horrid smell and smoke out of your exhaust. And in the case of the C270, a lot of turbo lag. [Read more of this review]  Read More →

Volvo S40 2nd generation Volvo S40 2nd generation

Think Volvo, and generally the first thought that appears in your mind is safety. That still remains true for the new S40 range. 6 airbags, SIPS (side impact protection system), DSTC (anti skid control), EBL (emergency brake lights), EBA (anti lock braking system with baking assist), IC (inflatable curtains), reinforced passenger compartment and WHIPS,... [Read more of this review]

Nissan Sani 3.0 V6 M.K. 1 Nissan Sani 3.0 V6 M.K. 1

The Nissan Sani 3.0 v6 is really the rough mans car, the type of man who wakes up and combs his beard with a porcupine. The car is simple, crude but most off all indestructible, well fairly. Reason I say this is because the clutch failed on me as I was crossing a freeway intersection. The fluid leaked out of a broken seal. The engine has lost a lot... [Read more of this review]

VW Golf Chico 1.6 VW Golf Chico 1.6

The VW golf has been with us since 1974 and still today, South Africa produces the Chico and the Citigolf in its various forms.  But there is a problem, because Germany stopped producing the original car in 1983, yet S.A. still continues to manufacture them. Essentially the Mk1 golf possesses technology from the 80’s and thus the driving experience... [Read more of this review]

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