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.
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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.
Tested: 2021 Hyundai Creta 1.5 Executive CVT
This recently launched, second generation of the Hyundai Creta always makes me think of Cars. As in the Disney animated movie series, “Cars”. Why? Because the animators put each automobile’s eyes in the windscreen when plainly – obviously – they should be the headlights!
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.
Tested: 2021 Mazda CX-30
Do you remember that kid in school who happily played by themselves? Maybe later you met a friend or colleague who confidently danced to their own tune? Well, in my humble opinion, that’s what Mazda is doing.
Launched: 2021 Hyundai i20
While our entire automotive market is shifting towards SUV’s, bakkies, crossovers and other lifestyle-mobiles, companies like Hyundai are still breathing new life into the once-popular hatchback segment. We test-drove their refreshed i20 on a cold and wet Cape Town press launch.
Bekendstelling: 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe
Nuwe Santa Fe gereed vir Suider-Afrikaanse paaie
Die afgelope twee dekades het ‘n merkwaardige groei vir Hyundai in Suider Afrika gesien. Net mooi gedurende die afgelope jaar, het die Suid-Koreaanse vervaardiger op geskuif na die derde plek in terme van familie voertuie verkope. Hierdie is grootliks te danke aan ‘n puik 7-jaar waarborg, asook die uitbreiding van hul Sportnutsvoertuig modelle.
Newly updated Suzuki Swift carries along its sporty DNA
Suzuki South Africa is currently experiencing tremendous growth, breaking their own sales records on a near-monthly basis. The brand which started its reincarnation in 2008 with the sporty Swift now has a few upgrades to its latest generation, launched in 2018.