Archives for Michael Salzwedel

Hyundai Grand i10 (2018) Launch Review

Feb 13th, 2018

Hyundai SA has rejuvenated its Grand i10 range, which is now on offer in six different derivatives spanning three trim levels (Fluid, Motion and Glide) and two engines (1.0 and 1.25) in both manual and auto. We drive... Read More

BMW M5 Competition Pack on its way

Michael Salzwedel

Jan 26th, 2018

On the eve of the 2017 SEMA Show, images of the 2018 BMW M5 with M Performance Parts have appeared online. If the standard car's looks don't do it for you, then this could be just the solution. The... Read More

New Jeep Cherokee ups the charm

Michael Salzwedel

Jan 18th, 2018

Jeep unveiled its all-new Cherokee at the Detroit Motor Show this week, following a sneak peak of the handsome newcomer at the end of last year. Back in 2013, Jeep raised a few eyebrows when it launched the... Read More

Lexus LF-1 concept hints at next LX

Michael Salzwedel

Jan 17th, 2018

Two decades ago, Lexus established the luxury crossover segment with the global debut of the RX 300 in Detroit. This week, also in Detroit, Lexus unveiled a flashy “flagship luxury crossover” concept called... Read More

Top 5 Cars from SEMA 2017

Michael Salzwedel

Nov 6th, 2017

The 2017 SEMA Show has come and gone. Here are 5 cars that piqued our interest at this year's show... The SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) Show is the biggest aftermarket and tuning event in the... Read More

Growth for New Car Sales in SA in October 2017

Michael Salzwedel

Nov 3rd, 2017

South Africa’s new vehicle market continues to put up a fight against the challenges of a tough economic environment, recording an increase in sales for the fifth month in a row. According to the latest sales... Read More

Highlights: SA's first BMW M Festival [with Videos]

Michael Salzwedel

Oct 26th, 2017

Johannesburg’s Kyalami race track played host to Africa’s first-ever BMW M Festival — and the largest in the world — on October 21 & 22. Nearly 20 000 visitors had the opportunity to... Read More

Nissan X-Trail (2017) Specs & Price

Michael Salzwedel

Oct 26th, 2017

There’s a new Nissan X-Trail on the block, and although it’s only a facelift, the new crossover does boast a considerable array of useful new tech and a sensible set of practical, aesthetic and safety... Read More

Cheapest Cars to Service and Repair in SA (2017)

Michael Salzwedel

Oct 3rd, 2017

The 2017 Kinsey Report has landed, detailing the costs of 35 replacement parts commonly needed for servicing and repairing 62 similar cars with reasonable to good sales across nine categories. The annual... Read More

SUV supreme: Porsche's new Cayenne Turbo

Michael Salzwedel

Sep 14th, 2017

It’s finally here! After plenty of teasing, Porsche has officially introduced the all-new Cayenne Turbo, and it’s a sublime stunner on some serious steroids. We were lucky enough to be invited on a... Read More