Here is a brief history and overview of Abarth Abarth must surely bear one of the most exciting badges the car industry has ever enjoyed next to the prancing horse. Its bold yellow and red shield plays backdrop to the scorpion that was actually inspired by founder Karl Abarth’s birth sign rather than the popular [...]

A chassis set-up, weight balance and body structure geared squarely to providing unbeatable driving fun gives the car’s go-kart feeling unrivalled depth; Electric Power Steering and DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) as standard, DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) with EDLC (Electronic Differential Lock Control) optional (standard on MINI John Cooper Works Coupé); innovative pedestrian protection systems and [...]

Chances are if you are a petrol head you love the mini. In fact you don’t even have to know what a spark plug is but you probably love the Mini. Even if you mumble to a one eyed teddy and wear brown pants you love the Mini. This is the appeal of the Mini, [...]

Last night I was invited to attend the launch of the brand new Alfa Romeo Giulitta at the Piazza in Melrose Arch. As the evening’s events unfolded we were greeted with fantastic dancers and musicians making the event all the more memorable. Once the black cloth slipped off the metallic red body, the crowed flocked [...]

Here is some information from Renault on their new hot hatch, the 184kw 2.0 litre turbo megane RS. Renault South Africa is set to shake up the performance hatchback market with one of the most capable and convincing entrants yet. As the latest in a long line of award-winning sporting models, the new Mégane RS [...]

Despite my amazement we see this every year, manufacturers bring out a more refined, lighter faster, more efficient and yet powerful superbike. The 1000cc class is a battlefield with manufacturers trying to outdo each other whilst also keeping to rules and regulations. Thus the cut throat world of superbikes seems to always impress and the [...]

Have you ever wondered if motoring could ever be accomplished on a budget? If you could dodge the petrol expenses, the insane servicing costs and hundreds of other hidden costs such as insurance and CO2 tax etc? Well you would be forgiven to think that you cannot, and although it’s impossible to eliminate these expenses [...]

Suzuki is not a manufacturer that one immediately associates with the rugged outdoors. Yes they make excellent quad and MX bikes but no one would suddenly decide to visit Suzuki’s showroom if they wanted to complete a trans Africa expedition. However if we cast our minds back in time, the SJ410 should spring to mind, [...]

Born out of the foundries of the junior world rally championship, the limited edition Suzuki Swift sport provides huge driving thrills for those not afraid to partake in some enthusiastic driving from time to time. That being said, the little sport is exceptionally easy to drive and very rewarding for any type of driving. Being [...]

The smallest, lightest, most fuel efficient Range Rover ever produced. Here is the Press release: The all-new Range Rover Evoque will make its global public debut at the 2010 Paris Motor Show on the 30th September 2010. The Range Rover Evoque brings the acclaimed Land Rover’s LRX concept car into production reality, faithfully capturing the [...]

As a distinctly sporty and compact 2+2 coupé, it marks a new stage in the development of Peugeot’s ‘leisure vehicle’ line-up, and is the first to express the latest Peugeot Lion brand identity. What will it be like? Well you will have to wait until we can get our hands on one, but for now [...]

So you’re in the market for an MPV that only seats 5, is noisy, uncomfortable, irritating and costs a fortune? Well that’s exactly everything the Nissan Qashqai+2 is not. As a matter of fact you can now even call the new Qashqai stylish thanks to 18 inch diamond cut wheels. So if you partake in [...]

Today’s roads are becoming more and more congested as we speak, the influx of traffic is straining our road network and the surfaces, in South Africa at least, have enough pot holes to worry those even on foot. And don’t for one second say this is not true, because I have blown three Michelin’s in [...]

In celebration of Alfa Romeo’s rich 100-year history during which more than 70 models have been created, the Italian company is pleased to welcome a very special version of the Alfa Romeo GT 3.2, aptly named the GT Limited Edition. A fitting swan song for this iconic model, only 30 of these Bertone-designed masterpieces are [...]

Bentley Motors is ready to unveil two unique Continental models which have been engineered and designed exclusively for the South Africa market. These special edition cars will be created at Bentley’s Crewe headquarters with both models offering a range of striking features specially commissioned for African customers. Bentley Motors has been established in South Africa [...]