CAR REVIEWS

“The clutch catches in the middle but don’t ride it; it’s either on or off, nothing in-between.” Those were our parting words from...

Renault has increased their SUV portfolio extensively in the past few years, this experience has put them in good stead with the highly...

The motoring world has undergone a complete transformation over the past few years with the emergence of the subcompact SUV. In this...

Automotive brands are no strangers to pulling at the heartstrings of buyers. One such method is to revive a revered nameplate as a more...

It takes generations to build up a near-immortal legacy with an adoring customer base at the core. In Mzansi, there are staples for...

Alfa Romeo is a marquee that needs no introduction, with an impressive 111 year lifespan their legacy has been cemented into the halls of...

Timeless design is something that can often be subjective, but there are a few things that the majority of designers can agree on that...

The Nissan Navara might not produce the same reverence in the bakkie game as its Toyota and Ford counterparts do, but the new...

We spent time trying to figure out if the Audi S3 Sedan is as fast as a compact 4 door family hauler should be. While Audi’s smaller RS...

We got to spend a few days with Volkswagen’s popular small SUV – using it to run our errands and see how it stacks up to its smaller...

Suzuki is no stranger to the world of off-roading, having the utilitarian Jimny, their first 4WD model as the bona fide option for...

With the Crossover SUV market bursting at the seams with all the new sub-compact offerings, the Seltos’ relatively silent entry into the...

Our driven review on the Mercedes-Benz B200 AMG LINE Sports Tourer The B-class has always been somewhat of a strange offering to the...

It was just November of last year where Datsun uncovered the facelift and CVT automatic introduction of the Datsun Go. An Undertaking...

The Toyota CH-R has been an attractive model and prospect for those looking for a funky crossover, with a quirky exterior and strong...

VWSA recently made use of the Premium drive experience as a catch-up and information session for South African Media, and TheMotorist was...

Back in 2014, the Corolla Quest moniker hit the South African market as a new perspective into affordable and Uber reliable...

It’s almost impossible to mention the new one series without the mention. FWD platform UKL2 that underpins the likes of Mini and X1. The...

A short trip back to February of 2005 revealed the launch of the then-New Hyundai Atos in South Africa. A supermini that served as the...

New Volkswagen Polo v Peugeot 208 GT-Line “Cool”, “eye-catching” and “snazzy” are just a few words than can be used to describe both...

TheMotorist Attends the South African Motoring Experience 2017 Following a turn-out of 51 000 patrons last year, Kyalami Proves year and...

Chevrolet Lumina SS Ute Driven Review Fewer things scream “Merrrica” more so than the fabled V8 motor. Large, boisterous and incredibly...

All New Discovery Driven The saying “don’t fix what’s not broken” went completely out the window with Land Rover’s design team when they...

We drive the Aston Martin DB11 Besides being one of the coolest people in Hollywood, Idris Elba is also a petrol head. If you don’t...

South African Car Review: New Volkswagen Up! With all the cars that come through The Motorist’s garage, sometimes it’s a good thing to be...

Volkswagen Amarok V6 launched in South Africa Back in 2010 when Volkswagen announced that the Amarok will only feature 2.0 litre engines,...

We test drive the Nissan Qashqai Once upon a time, a manufacturer decided to make a 4×4 that wasn’t actually a 4×4 and the rest became...

Nissan NP 200 ICE Driven Review in South Africa Never in a million years would’ve I have thought a half tonne bakkie would be something...

Opel MOKKA X Driven Review Crossover vehicles are becoming very popular, they bring the style of an SUV together with the compactness of...

The New MINI Countryman is back – We attended the South African launch. The Countryman was the car that made MINI lovers question the...

The creme de la creme of motor vehicles, you don’t get better than a Rolls-Royce. It falls into the same category as the private jet in...

Update: Watch Our LaunchDrive Video of the New Audi S5 Here Hermanus is a beautiful seaside town with a vast mammal filled ocean on one...

Polo 1.0 TSI R-Line vs Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Powershift in South Africa The newly launched Volkswagen Polo 1.0 TSI R Line is a nifty...

Introduced in 2007, the Volkswagen Tiguan was an instant success and as many had anticipated, VW’s foray into the crossover segment most...

Rewind 20 years and anyone claiming to have had a vehicle with a 1.0 – litre 3-cylinder motor producing 81 kW and 200 N.m would have been...

Audi recently facelifted the A3 and while the changes are only design based, I was still interested to get behind Audi’s entry level A3...

The Business Athlete. That’s a strong title which can be translated in many ways, for me, it’s a title that evokes a sense of presence,...

You have probably seen the advertising campaign for the new Audi Q2 – #untaggable is what they call it and that is exactly what it is....

I have spoken about cult cars before and how they somehow manage to attract both car-nuts and car-nots. There is one car, though, that I...

Why is it that people carriers are always terrible looking? Besides Uber drivers, suburban parents will find these cars quite appealing,...

If you don’t know what to do with your money, we have just the car for you. Mercedes-Maybach is the brand of choice when you want...

I first drove the new Volkswagen Passat in 2016, the model I drove was the 1.4 TSI and I thoroughly enjoyed my time with that vehicle....

I guess we didn’t really know what to expect from the new Volvo S90. On pictures, it looked a bit underwhelming, pretty but nothing to...

Volvo South Africa’s new beast Clark Kent is the character that most people forget about in the Superman story, with good reason too. He...

Opel South Africa’s new Adam Rocks Since Opel’s transformation, they have released some great and innovative cars. One of those cars...

Little brother vs. Big Brother: The new Suzuki Vitara. Being the older brother is what I do best. Growing up, I always got things first...

Dare to be different, the Kia Cerato Koup. Sometimes in life, we all long for something different. Whether it’s a different flavour of...

Not just a great personality: Volkswagen South Africa’s new Passat. Most people have experienced what it’s like to be set up with a...

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 T LS: A Chevrolet Cruze is not a poster car, let’s just be honest. You don’t wait long for one nor is it a car that...

First Class at zero thousand feet. The Mercedes S class has arguably been the crème de la crème of luxury vehicles for some time now....