A dying breed?

Hot hatchbacks are something that have always been popular with car enthusiasts. We love the cheap thrill. We also love the dramatic way they deliver power without being too terrifying. And most importantly we love having the practicality of space, fuel efficiency and performance all in one package. Over the last decade we have seen…

Remind you of anything?

Automotive design has evolved over the decades to incorporate safety and as a way for the designer to express their art. You could argue that modern cars have gotten complacent when it comes to exciting styling. And I’d be inclined to agree. There’s something else. Throughout the existence of the motor vehicle, cars have always…

Unaffordable yet image conscious?

We all are familiar with new car pricing being at a level that generally only the upper income bracket can afford. To address this, banks offer creative finance deals whereby you can drive the car of your dreams, subject to a massive balloon payment at the end of term. Weather or not you can afford…

Murmurings

The current BMW M4 caused controversy like no other when it was unveiled. The controversy wasn’t down to how it went about its business of delivering an exciting but smoother driving experience when compared to it’s predecessor. It also was not down to how mind-bogglingly fast it is. The controversy came down purely to the…

VW & Audi’s 2021

Ever since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic we have all been bombarded with statistics on a daily basis. While the numbers keep streaming in to give us startling news, Volkswagen Group South Africa have provided statistics that aren’t so terrifying. Here’s an interesting 2021 stat: 1 in 4 new cars sold in South Africa…