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Toyota FJ Sport Cruiser
I was one of the first local journalists to test what is, in my eyes at least, the first cool Toyota we’ve ever been able to buy. The new FJ Cruiser (this one in Sports guise) is an incredible machine and I adore it – and it’s phenomenal off-road, as these photos show. Here’s what [...]
VW Golf R
After driving this and the Scirocco R, I think I now know what would happen if you had to strap a nuclear missile to a car. Blistering performance and a gorgeous drive makes this one of my favourite cars of 2011. The photos came out nicely, too… Here’s what I had to say about it [...]
VW Polo GTI
Dressed in red and featuring beautiful gunmetal wheels, I fell quite in love with the new Polo GTI. My only real gripe was the 7-speed DSG gearbox, which is jerky at low speeds and annoyed me quite a bit. Other than that though, this German offering in a diverse hot hatch segment offers the quality [...]
Volvo C30 D2
It might have taken 24 years but I have finally come to the realisation that I am a “Volvo man”. My first two Volvo test cars arrived in November this year and boy did I enjoy them! This green C30 D2 was the first of the duo, and I enjoyed taking these photos almost as [...]
My 2011 Driving Season Wrap-up
After nearly twelve months of driving, photographing, testing and loving a host of brand-new cars, my 2011 driving year has been full of excitement and joy. The numbers are simply astounding – 100 test cars have found a home in my driveway and I’ve been to 35 different events (mostly product launches). It’s only once [...]
Joburg Motor Show 2011 Gallery 3
After three years of starving for a motor show, the 2011 Joburg Motor Show has come, and is almost over! The best show yet, there’s tons on offer from many manufacturers, including exquisite hall exhibits, off-road demonstrations and the opportunity to test drive cars back-to-back for the ultimate comparison. If you haven’t yet been, here’s [...]
Joburg Motor Show 2011 Gallery 2
After three years of starving for a motor show, the 2011 Joburg Motor Show has come, and is almost over! The best show yet, there’s tons on offer from many manufacturers, including exquisite hall exhibits, off-road demonstrations and the opportunity to test drive cars back-to-back for the ultimate comparison. If you haven’t yet been, here’s [...]
Joburg Motor Show 2011 Gallery 1
After three years of starving for a motor show, the 2011 Joburg Motor Show has come, and is almost over! The best show yet, there’s tons on offer from many manufacturers, including exquisite hall exhibits, off-road demonstrations and the opportunity to test drive cars back-to-back for the ultimate comparison. If you haven’t yet been, here’s [...]
Merc’s new panty-dropper
The recent changes to the C-Class range have made me lust after the model series once again, and the new Coupe, which made its debut shortly after the facelifted sedan and estate, is drop-dead-gorgeous. I tested the new C250 CDI Coupe last week and, while it may be diesel and a tad noisy, this sports [...]
Jeep’s Compass in the Cape
Despite its name, Justin and I got horribly lost in Jeep’s refreshed Compass in the Western Cape in August. We enjoyed the drive though, and the Compass has further strengthened my new-found love for Jeep. I’ll be testing the Compass in December, so enjoy these coastal photos for the time being…
