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The motorsport conundrum

Mar 7, 2019Feb 22, 2019 by NamWheels Admin

Text: Franco Theron and Junaid Samodien

Since the dawn of the 19^th century, motorsport has always existed due to two key factors. Through the decades, these factors have either worked together very closely and successfully or either against one another, proving unsustainable for the sport. These two factors speak to the needs of the spectators as well as the big manufacturers (brands). The following article will analyse the movement of the motorsport world into different directions, perhaps towards an imbalance between the two factors.

Sprint Review: Volkswagen Arteon TDi DSG R-Line

Dec 3, 2018Dec 1, 2018 by Hanjo Stier

Is Volkswagen on the wrong track with the idea of a luxury sedan? No, we think everybody else may be.

Mercedes-AMG C43 Coupé point-of-view driving movie

Mar 1, 2019Aug 12, 2018 by NamWheels Admin

Join us as we take the roaring C43 AMG Coupé for a smile-inducing drive along a beautiful coastal road!

Tested: 2018 Audi RS5 Coupé

Jul 16, 2018Jul 10, 2018 by Hanjo Stier

The clever choice

I’ve decided to open a tyre shop which only sells 20-inch wheels. This stroke of genius, which should also be infinitely more profitable than motoring journalism, came to me while testing the umpteenth car with ultra-low profile rubber. This Audi RS5 Coupé was in a string of seven cars I tested with 20-inch tyres.

Sprint Review: Volkswagen Amarok V6 TDi

Sep 22, 2017Aug 31, 2017 by Hanjo Stier

A revered new bakkie, lots of info in short paragraphs

What you need to know: The Volkswagen Amarok was launched in 2010, mostly for a few bakkie-mad countries in the southern hemisphere. After its makers and owners had to endure cringe-worthy jokes about two litre milk and juice bottles, Amarok finally got a flagship 3-litre V6 model with its recent refresh.

Bekendstelling: VW Amarok V6

Aug 30, 2017May 4, 2017 by Dr Hans Heese

Drie-liter Amarok: Kleinboet kry ‘n Grootboet!

Die Volkswagen Amarok is al sedert 2010 in die rondte en oor die jare heen het ons aan hom gewoond geraak. Miskien nie heeltemal met groot enstoesiasme nie want die 2-liter tubodiesel se wringkrag was tot ‘n klein reeks enjinrewolusies beperk. Die koms van die Amarok met ‘n outomatiese ratkas ‘n jaar of vier later het dinge heelwat verbeter maar om een of ander rede het Suid-Afrikaanse kopers nie dieselfde kooplus as die Suid-Amerikaners en Duitsers getoon nie.

Launched: Alfa Romeo Giulia

Feb 21, 2018Apr 3, 2017 by Ferdi de Vos

Bellissima! We drive Alfa’s gorgeous new Giulia.

South Africans and Namibians have both had a long-lasting love affair with Alfa Romeo’s delectable Giulia. The passionate relationship (for Alfisti, at least) started 55 years ago when the original Giulia, the Tipo 105 Berlina, and its subsequent sub-types became the first Alfa model range to be built in South Africa in substantial numbers.

Lineage: AMG C-Class

Mar 11, 2019Jan 30, 2017 by NamWheels Admin

The satin sledgehammers

A recent purchase by one of our staff members has spurred us on to finally delve into the history of certain performance cars. But don’t worry – we shall use this opportunity to cover other brands, genres and eras as well. In fact, why don’t you drop us a line and tell us which car’s history you’d like to see?

Padtoets: Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk 3.2 V6

Jul 25, 2017May 16, 2016 by Franco Theron

‘n Wolf in skaapsklere

Jeep, met hul herkenbare 7-groef verkoelerrooster, sowel as uitmuntende prestasie op enige onbekende en ietwat buite-bereikbare grondoppervlak vir die normale familie-sedan, staan nog altyd bekend vir hul gemak, bestuursvernuf en 4×4 vermoëns.

Tested: Mercedes-Benz CLS400

Feb 25, 2018Nov 27, 2015 by Hanjo Stier

The new Eleanor

I finally met Eleanor – my automotive unicorn. No, she isn’t a grey Mustang but, much like in the modern Gone in Sixty Seconds movie, this car has given me a proper runaround. With three cancelled bookings and a premature departure from my house, I now know that my Eleanor is a Mercedes-Benz CLS400.