Lineage: Suzuki Jimny 

With the new Jimny said to go on sale in November 2018, here is a look back at the car that crept into many hearts; including ours.

Loved by many, the Suzuki Jimny has a very rich history in southern Africa. Known for its small appearance, the Jimny has become known as the nimble 4×4 that will get you anywhere and even put larger, more expensive SUV’s to shame. It quickly became Suzuki’s stable model in southern Africa, and with good reason.

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Padtoets: 2018 Volkswagen Polo Vivo Trendline 1.4 (55kW)

Vivo bereik nuwe hoogtes

Vir die afgelope sewe jaar is Volkswagen die leier met hul intreevlak motor, die Polo Vivo. Sedert die Vivo die laaste 2009 Citi Golf oorgeneem het, het die vervaardiger sowat 193 343 eenhede verkoop en hulle is nie van plan om daar te stop nie. Inteendeel, Volkswagen is van plan om nog meer te verkoop as ooit van tevore. Die vraag is egter: Sal hulle hierin slaag?

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Launch report: 2018 Nissan Micra

New Micra sure to gain more market presence

With striking new looks and a refreshed interior design, the new Nissan Micra not only looks completely different from the previous model but promises improved ride quality, more space and better fuel economy. Ideal for the growing inner-city demand on cars. Here is what we think of the new Micra:

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Padtoets: 2018 Honda Civic Type R

‘n Geruime tydjie terug het ons die splinternuwe Honda Type-R om die Dezzi resies baan in Kwazulu-Natal geneem. Hierdie baan is spesifiek gekies om die uitblinker-kwaliteite van die nuwe Type-R ten toon te stel. Dis is in lang en kort draaie waar hierdie voorwiel aangedrewe absoluut fenominaal is. Dié keer het ons die Type-R gekry om dit vir ‘n week as ‘n “familie” en “werks” voertuig te gebruik.

Gedurende hierdie week het ons iets beleef soos nog nooit vantevore…

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Volkswagen Driving Academy

“I am the best driver in the world”

Whether you have just finished your K53 training, have been driving for 50 years, or aspire to become a racing driver, most of us like to be reassured that we are competent and well-rounded drivers. However, truth be told, everyone makes mistakes, even if you manage to win a Formula 1 race every other weekend.

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Padtoets: 2018 Nissan Navara 2.3D LE 4×4 DC auto

Die wag werd?

Nissan het sowat agt jaar geneem om die nuwe Navara bakkie uit te bring, maar daar is belowe dat dit ‘n nuwe bakkie in die meer luukse bakkie segment sal wees. Kompeterend met die Volkswagen Amarok en soortgelyke opsies, word die geklasifiseer as ‘n werks-, maar ook familie vriendelike voertuig. Was die wag vir die nuwe Navara egter die moeite werd?

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