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When the mountain in front of you appears to flatten in supplication, you know are piloting a Toyota Land Cruiser 300 and the latest generation – the first change in 14 years – brings an even bolder face and more intimidating attitude to the sport of terrain taming. Collin Windell clambered aboard recently for an extended drive review...

BMW M340i xDrive Steptronic Review

Calvin Fisher

10 Jun, 2020

Haval H2 Review: 1.5T Lux Auto

Calvin Fisher

10 Jun, 2020

Suzuki S-Presso Quick Review

Kelly Lodewyks

26 May, 2020

Toyota Corolla Review: 2020 2.0 XR CVT Sedan – Wandering at Long Last Lust

Calvin Fisher

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Forgive the coat of dust on Calvin Fisher’s brand-new Toyota Corolla test car – it wears this proudly as evidence of a lockdown-enforced hibernation – much fresher, though, is the ink on his permit that allows him to finally work at last. And that means a 400km round trip from Cape Town to Gansbaai on some of the best driving roads. Anywhere.

24 Hours With the Citroen C5 Aircross 1.6T Shine

Calvin Fisher

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Calvin Fisher gets sentimental when discussing the new French loaf but with the national lockdown called into effect no less than the day after the C5 Aircross was delivered, time spent with it was, unfortunately, severely limited. He can say with confidence, though, that this is definitely the kind of car he’d like to drive when the world resumes.

Carshop First Drive: Lamborghini Urus – The Lambolorian

Calvin Fisher

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Calvin Fisher has a confession: he fully expected to not like the Lamborghini Urus – had the intention of casting it aside as an overpriced Audi. This is their first Super Sports Utility Vehicle – yes, the LM002 was a thing, but this, the Urus is a very different proposition. Did our intrepid author like it? Did he love it? Read on to find out…

Carshop First drive: Suzuki S-Presso – Orange You glad?

Calvin Fisher

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I imagine that launching a new car right now must be hard, what with the pandemic and all. Four days of S-Presso launch with the nation's motoring media was soon replaced with a video premiere you could watch from the comfort of your own home. As for me, I was already in an S-Presso when the news broke, so I may as well drive it, right?

Three Important Things to Know About The New Suzuki S-Presso

Kelly Lodewyks

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Suzuki has just launched the S-Presso compact SUV-cum-Hatchback locally and without even getting behind the wheel, Kelly Lodewyks is suitably impressed. A more detailed launch report by Calvin Fisher will come later, but here are Kelly’s three reasons why this is an important car for our local market. Spoiler: it’s now the cheapest car in SA!

Driven: Lamborghini Huracan EVO – Ludicrous Speed

Calvin Fisher

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Calvin Fisher is grateful that lightning can indeed strike twice as he once again finds himself at the helm of a Lamborghini. The rather new Huracan Evo EVO. At R5.5million (sans options) sure, this it is dear. But it's the kind of car that well, if you have to ask, you probably can’t… Because you're not buying a car, you're buying an experience.

New Audi A1 Review: 40 TFSI – Red is For Race

Calvin Fisher

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The previous Audi A1 was cute – whereas the brand spanking new red number we’ve been enjoying recently is edgier, sharper and comes with the throaty soundtrack you want from a hot hatch. Then there's the fact that we really like the Polo GTI. Speaking of, is the Audi A1 merely just a more expensive Polo GTI? We’ll let Calvin Fisher explain.

3 Key Things to Know About The Suzuki Swift Sport

Kelly Lodewyks

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Purists may mourn the loss of another naturally aspirated performance car, even if it was the unit found in the diminutive Swift Sport – it was revvy, enjoyed a good thrashing and was bags of fun. So, what’s changed with the new one? Well, nothing really. Kelly Lodewyks shares 5 reasons why her love for the JDM supermini grows and grows.

Volvo XC40 Review: T5 R-Design Geartronic AWD – The Swedest Thing

Calvin Fisher

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Calvin Fisher reviews, what he calls the Tom Hanks of motorcars – the Volvo XC40 in range-topping T5 R-Design trim – not because it's as white as Scandinavian snow, but because literally everybody likes this car. And while there is more valued found in cheaper models, the XC40 is the quintessential representation of the humblebrag, and that’s okay.

Carshop First Drive: Mahindra Scorpio Pik Up S11 Auto – Pik Up and Play

Calvin Fisher

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Their passenger SUV range includes the TUV300, XUV300, XUV100, XUV500, Scorpio and Thar. The Pik Up remains our favourite with close competition from the new kid on their block, the XUV300 which now has an entry-level diesel W4 model with steel wheels for a ridiculously low R234,999, excluding service plan.

Five Things to Know About the Suzuki Ciaz

Kelly Lodewyks

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The Suzuki Ciaz competes in a tough market segment – fighting for space amongst firm favourites such as the VW Polo Sedan and Toyota Corolla Quest – a segment we like to call ‘The Uber Segment’. Thrills, as you might guess, are few and far between which is kind of the point. Kelly Lodewyks lists her top 5 things to know about the Suzuki Ciaz.

KIA Sportage Review: 2.0 EX Plus 2WD Auto CRDI – Happily Urban

Calvin Fisher

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On a recent work trip to the big smoke, Calvin Fisher had the pick of a few test cars for the four-day marathon of meetings and film shoots. The KIA Sportage enticed him immediately with its SUV stance and capacious, comfy living quarters. That it came with a frugal auto oil burner in the 2.0l CRDI couldn't be ignored either. So, how did he get on?

Ford Everest Review: 2.0 Bi-Turbo 4WD – Ford's White Good

Calvin Fisher

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The range-topping Everest is a bargain at its sub-R800k price if we’re fair, when you consider its extensive equipment list. You get a handsome, comfy SUV capable of carrying you and six passengers across almost every type of terrain, from asphalt and gravel to mountain side and top. What’s not to like? The Ford Everest makes all kinds of sense.

Isuzu mu-X Review: 3.0 4x4 AT6 – Silver, But Not a Silverado

Calvin Fisher

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Isuzu's seven-seater SUV, the mu-X is effectually a follow up to the Frontier of the 90s. As such it's an excellent all-rounder with an array of standard active and passive safety features as well as its proper 4x4 system complete with low range. Can it sway customers away from a Fortuner, Everest or Pajero Sport? Calvin Fisher digs in to find out.

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