Launch Report: Volkswagen T6

The legendary status

Talk about a trip down memory lane. When Volkswagen invited us to attend the launch of their new, sixth generation T6 models, the manufacturer hauled out plenty of dusty memories and a few shiny examples of previous models. They even gave it an ad slogan which rightly claims that “legendary status comes standard”.

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Launched: Audi A8 Facelift

The crucial updates

Do you remember Gerhard Schröder? The ex-Chancellor of Germany may be best known for his various policies and four wives but to me he’ll always be the guy who swapped the obligatory black Merc for an Audi A8. My family was equally impressed and to this day we still refer to any A8 as a “Schröder Auto”.

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Padtoets: Ford Tourneo 2.2TDCi LWB

Sederberg Beproef!

Normaalweg durf ons altyd die Sederberge met ‘n 4X4 voertuig aan om ons geliefde ent pad tussen Matjiesrivier en Wupperthal te kan ry. Hierdie keer was dit anders want die geskeduleerde toetsvoertuig was ‘n nuwe Ford Tourneo bussie met sitplek vir agt, en belangriker nog, pakplek vir bagasie vir agt mense. Ondanks die vier vrouens se bagasie was daar nog steeds ekstra pakplek!

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