Archives for Ciro De Siena

VW Golf R - More Power + Titanium Exhaust - How Does it Sound?

Apr 10th, 2019

The Golf R returns with more power and a fancy exhaust system. We make a video showing you these things. There’s a new-ish Golf R on the market. It’s pretty much the same Golf R you could have bought at... Read More

New V6 Audi RS4 Avant - More Torque, More Fun?

Ciro De Siena

Apr 4th, 2019

Announced in 2017, the Audi RS4 Avant has finally made its way to South Africa. The big news is that the naturally aspirated V8 is out, and the new VW Group 2.9-litre V6 is in. In some ways the change was inevitable... Read More

Toyota Corolla Hatch (2019) Video Review

Ciro De Siena

Mar 27th, 2019

The new Toyota Corolla hatchback is now on sale in South Africa and our resident Ciro De Siena took it for a drive. Here's what he makes of this newcomer. There's a new hatchback on the market and for... Read More

Ford Kuga 2.0T AWD ST Line (2019) Review [w/Video]

Ciro De Siena

Mar 20th, 2019

Amid its efforts to rebuild the reputation of the Kuga nameplate in South Africa, Ford launched a thoroughly updated version of its family car late in 2018. We test a range-topping ST Line... Read More

Volkswagen T-Cross (2019) International Launch Review [w/Video]

Ciro De Siena

Mar 12th, 2019

South Africans are certifiably SUV-crazy and seem to have an insatiable appetite for anything with a raised ride height and chunky off-roader styling. While brands such as Ford and Renault have been contesting the... Read More

New BMW X5 M50d Review - Quad Turbo Monster?

Ciro De Siena

Mar 5th, 2019

BMW recently launched its fourth-generation X5 in South Africa, a car that originally created a segment and which has sold in vast numbers ever since. The third generation X5 saw the introduction of a special,... Read More

New Ford Kuga ST Line Review - What does that ST badge mean?

Ciro De Siena

Mar 1st, 2019

This ST Line is now the range-topper in South Africa, replacing the Titanium variant. It's priced at just under R550 000 and for your money, you get the coveted ST badge on your car. But what does that actually... Read More

Jaguar I-Pace (2019) Launch Review

Ciro De Siena

Feb 26th, 2019

South Africa is set to have 3 major electric-car introductions in 2019 and Jaguar flicked the proverbial switch by rolling out its I-Pace, which is now on sale in Mzansi. We sent Ciro De Siena to Jo'burg to put it... Read More

2018 Datsun Go Review - How much has it improved?

Ciro De Siena

Jan 30th, 2019

When the Datsun Go first arrived in South Africa, it made front-page news for a lack of safety features. However, zero airbags, no ABS and a zero-star safety rating didn't deter South African motorists who are... Read More

We Tackle a Motocross Track in the New Suzuki Jimny

Ciro De Siena

Nov 27th, 2018

Fans of really small 4x4s are over the moon, because Suzuki has finally released the latest generation of the Jimny in South Africa. In this video, Ciro de Siena channels his inner Ricky Carmichael on Zone7's... Read More