The Formula 1 paddock saw a very controversial race during the latest Silverstone race weekend. Not only was the new Sprint qualifying format seen as debatable, but also the race defining incident between Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) and Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing) on lap 1. This will most probably, be the major discussion point of the 2021 season.
Franco Theron
Flitsverslag: Toyota Urban Cruiser 1.5 XR outomaties
‘n Volmaakte stedelike sluiper
Laat ons eers die grootste vraag uit die weg ruim. Ja, die Toyota Urban Cruiser is in werklikheid dieselfde as ‘n Suzuki Vitara Brezza. Behalwe vir die vloer matte, die voorste roostersamestel, asook die prysreeks (hier wen die Vitara Brezza algeheel), en die waarborg (die Vitara Brezza wen weer met twee jaar). Beide die Urban Cruiser en Vitara Brezza, nes die Suzuki Baleno en Toyota Starlet, is ‘n Maruti produk.
The WRC has a new winner and a new record to boast about.
Arguably the fastest event on the 2021 World Rally Championship calendar, the Rally Estonia event this weekend saw the crowning of a new youngest-ever event winner. Simoultaneously, Toyota also took its sixth victory of the seven-event old 2021 championship.
Kaapstad maak gereed vir Formule E
Kaapstad word tans beoog om die eerste Suid-Afrikaanse stad te word, wat gasheer sal speel vir ‘n Formule E ren. Op 26 Februarie 2022 sal Suid Afrika dus vir die eerste keer sedert 1993 ‘n enkel-sitplek FIA Wêreldkampioenskap ren aanbied. Die agste seisoen van hierdie naelbytende kampioenskap sal ook die stede van Vancouver, Kanada en Seoul, Suid Korea, vir die eerste keer verwelkom.
Sprint Review: Suzuki Baleno Manual GLX
The darkest horse of them all
The Suzuki Baleno was introduced into the Southern-African market in 2016 and while it has not created many waves since, we at NamWheels believe it to be the other way around. Why look away from a car with outstanding fuel consumption, massive amounts of space, a reliable engine, and a B-segment price, even if it challenges the price offering of most C-segment cars?
Formula E coming to Cape Town in 2022
Yesterday, it was finally announced that the FIA Formula E championship would pay a visit to the southern tip of Africa in 2022. It might only be provisional at this point, but Southern-Africans certainly have much to be excited about.
Toyota wen weer in Kenya
Toyota is weereens as die koning van die uitmergelende Kenya Safari Tydren bekroon. Hierdie nadat die Wêreld Tydren Kampioenskap vir die eerste keer sedert 2002 die kontinent besoek het.
Tested: 190kW Volkswagen Amarok V6 Tdi
Many manufacturers stick ‘sport’ badges on their top-tier models, knowing fully well that it might not be sporty at all. The new more-powerful 3.0 litre v6 Amarok, rather deserves this badge, yet silently springs a surprise on keen challengers.
Toyota wins epic Safari challenge
Toyota, who is renowned for its World Rally Championship Safari Rally victories, won the 2021 edition yet again. Simultaneously, Sebastien Ogier/ Julien Ingrassia also took their fourth victory of the season as their biggest title rivals retired. Takamoto Katsuta / Dan Barritt also claimed their first ever podium with Toyota Gazoo Racing, whilst rally favorite, Thierry Neuville / Martin Wydaeghe again found themselves with bad luck, having to retire from the lead.
Toyota ready to uphold its name at the 2021 Safari Rally
While Mitsubishi and Subaru might have taken victory on several occasions during the history of the Safari Rally, no other manufacturer has been as successful as Toyota between the WRC Safari Rally years of 1973 and 2002. During this time, the Japanese manufacturer took the chequered flag on eight occasions. With Team Gazoo Racing already being so dominant in 2021, will we see yet another win from them this year?