Automotive Reviews South Africa

Handsome and comfortable Accord

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] The Honda Accord 3.5 V6 looks smart, slick and sophisticated but it also rings some nostalgic bells that hark back to the days when family sedans were big, spacious and as comfortable as the well-worn old leather chairs you would find in gentlemen's clubs... 12 Jan 2015 10:16

Opel Adam is a little beaut

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Under its stubby hood lives a minuscule engine not much bigger than a coffee-grinder but when it comes to driver-pleasing technology, customisation options and stand-out trendy looks the new baby Opel Adam is streets ahead of just about everything else on the road. 6 Jan 2015 08:57

AMG gives small Mercs rocket power

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] If you think that Mercedes-Benz will never stoop to down-sizing its potent AMG cars you are in for a huge surprise because they have done just that and in the process created a two-litre engine that is the hottest four-pot engine in general production. 23 Dec 2014 09:02

Price-beating diesel boosts iX35 clan

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Hyundai has extended its popular iX35 SUV range with the addition of a more affordable 1.7 diesel model which costs R50,000 less than the current least expensive 2.0 diesel on offer... 8 Dec 2014 07:27

The Kia with lots of Soul

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] There has been a flurry of fast-finger exercise on social media, lots of tongue-wagging and a flood of photo grabs since the all-new Kia Soul hit the streets because this cute Korean sets new standards for funky-cool and off the wall... 1 Dec 2014 05:22

Classiest Estate on the market

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Mercedes-Benz has expanded its hugely popular C-Class sedan range with the addition of three new Estate models that are even more practical, spacious and frugal than the outgoing models and most other vehicles in this segment. 24 Nov 2014 08:13

Sporty 86 puts a smile on your dial

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Want a sexy boy-racer that's affordable, a barrel of fun to drive when it grows horns but also has a gentlemanly, fuel-sipping side and a ride comfortable enough to make it a pleasant daily commuter? Well, then the Toyota 86 might just be what you are looking for. 13 Nov 2014 07:55

Merc CLS ups the stakes again

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Eye-catching design tweaks, lots of fancy new technology, upgraded engines and the addition of a new nine-speed transmission are some of the features Mercedes-Benz has added to its CLS to make it one of the most desirable four-door luxury coupés on the road. 10 Nov 2014 06:50

Corolla Quest ticks the right boxes

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] The Toyota Corolla has been one of South Africa's favourite cars for many years and when the Japanese carmaker decided to trim some fat (and rands and cents) off its previous Corolla and to rebadge it as the Corolla Quest, it struck gold because it immediately hit a bulls-eye with the penny-wise market. 3 Nov 2014 08:08

Tough tyke Cross joins Caddy clan

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Volkswagen has expanded its popular people mover range with the introduction of its 7-speed DSG transmission in its 103kW Kombi, and it has also increased its lifestyle footprint with the addition of a new Cross Caddy model.Have your say 21 Oct 2014 11:23

Etios Cross - lamb dressed as wolf

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Like a number of other brands, Toyota also has a cute pretend-toughie. It's called the Etios Cross and like Renault Stepway and VW Polo Maxx, it is also very much a lamb in wolf's clothing.Have your say 14 Oct 2014 07:20

Honda launches seven-seater Mobilio

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Honda has just launched its latest seven-seater Mobilio in South Africa in two specification levels and powered by the same 1.5-litre i-VTEC engine that is already doing duty in the Honda Ballade.Have your say 10 Oct 2014 06:46

Volvo R-Design T5 is a beaut!

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] New engines and transmissions and a whole spectrum of added fancy features, including an eye-catching new R-Design interior and body trim, are signature features of the latest Volvo XC60 range.Have your say 7 Oct 2014 07:40