Tested: 2018 Peugeot 3008 1.6T GT-Line

The little jeans

For many years I’ve been warning people about buying Peugeots because of their mediocre quality, inferior dealer count and frightening aftersales stories; like that poor chap who had to wait eight weeks for a new 207 GTi clutch from Paris. Now though, I’m about to change my tune because of this second-generation 3008. 

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New Peugeot 5008 challenges the market of seven seaters

SA Festival of Motoring: Peugeot 5008 release

We were fortunate to catch a glimpse of the all new Peugeot 5008 at the recent South-African Festival of Motoring. This new SUV will compete in the seven-seater segment and brings with it the usual striking appeal of all Peugeot cars. Not only does the new 5008 promise to be a world-renowned people-carrier, but is also well equipped with all the latest technologies.

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Padtoets: Peugeot 308 1.2T GT Line

GT staan vir “ge-tune”

Die “ge-tune” is apokrief en kom uit die jare sewentig in die Kalahari waar Engels min gehoor word en Afrikaans sy eie en mooi uitdrukkings het. Soos die leerling wat vir my ‘n opstel geskryf het waarin sy gesê het dat die man “skroutaaier” om die draai gekom het!

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Padtoets: Peugeot 308 GT Line

Die Honger Leeu tussen die Suikerriet!

Die Franse maak erns met die plaaslike motormark. Die afgelope week het motorjoernaliste met die nuwe Peugeot 308 tussen die suiker- en houtplantasies rondom die Natalse Middelland kennis gemaak – en ‘n beter omgewing om die jongste produk uit Frankryk te toets kan daar nie wees nie; goeie teerpad, smal teerpad, grondpad en plaaspaaie tussen die suikerriet deur.

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Sprint review: Renault Megane GT-line

One new car, lots of information in snippets

What did we like? Stunning electric blue colour (Malta Blue – exclusive to this range), great lines and funky 17-inch spoked alloy wheels.  Stylish light clusters. The Renault Megane GT-line is a looker. Power delivery from the 97kW turbo charged engine is immediate and responsive. Handles well on the road.

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