Amongst the establishment of Mercedes AMG, BMW M and Audi RS lurks an often overlooked badge – SVR. It’s the high performance line-up of the Jaguar brand and it stands for Special Vehicle Rating. Having driven the F-Pace 400 Sport earlier in the year and came away impressed by how …
Read More »2024 Audi RS Q3 Sportback Edition 10 Years Review
It’s been 10 years since the first Audi RS Q3 hit the roads as the fastest and most potent version of the Q3 Sportback range. Much has happened in automotive landscape in the last decade, most apparent was the rapid transition from internal combustion engine power to electric propulsion. Today …
Read More »2024 Audi RS e-tron GT Review
‘RS’, ‘e-tron’ and ‘GT’, a very interesting combination of words in Audi sphere. RS tells me that this is an Audi with performance at its core, a car designed for fun driving, a no compromise driver’s car. E-tron is the name Audi gives to its electrified range of models. And …
Read More »2024 Toyota GR Supra GTS Manual Review
Enthusiasts pleaded, Toyota listened. Four years after the initial launch of the GR Supra with an automatic transmission, a manual version is now finally offered. But Supra enthusiasts really have one other car to thank for Toyota’s decision and that’s the Nissan Z. Launched with a manual option in late …
Read More »2023 Subaru WRX v Toyota GR Corolla v Honda Civic Type R v Hyundai i30 N Review
For decades, enthusiasts have been relying on cars like the Subaru WRX and Honda Civic Type R for a relatively affordable way to fix their cravings for driving thrills. Now these buyers have new options to choose from. Late comers Toyota GR Corolla and Hyundai i30 N join the party …
Read More »2023 Kia EV6 GT vs Genesis GV60 Performance Review
There is no shortage of electric cars to choose from these days with nearly every manufacturer offering at least one fully electric vehicle on their showroom floor. Sales of battery-vehicles are also up approx. 345 per cent year-to-date with Tesla continuing to dominate with its Model Y SUV and Model …
Read More »2023 Abarth 595 Competizione Manual Review
Sometimes, things that look cute aren’t what they seem. Like the scorpion that adorns its badge, the Abarth 595 Competizion is more lethal than its cutesy looks would have you believe. While its roots date back to the 1950s, Abarth is arguably made famous by angry little versions of the …
Read More »2023 Toyota GR86 GTS Manual Review
With interest rates biting harder than a deranged Pitbull, we are all trying to stretch our dollar further than ever before. But if you’re on a quest for some fun on a budget and don’t mind contributing to the country’s runaway inflation, then the Toyota GR86 should be high on …
Read More »2023 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Review
The super sedan playground has always been a German establishment. For decades, the BMW M3, Mercedes-AMG C 63 and Audi RS 4 rule the space with their iron fists. Penetration is impossible, seemingly. Then in 2017 came a visitor from a relatively small company. The Germans took notice, the world …
Read More »2023 Subaru WRX Sedan and Sportswagon Review
WRX – three letters synonymous with high performance all-wheel drive motoring, burst out of Subaru’s assault on the world of rallying in the early 90s. An acronym for World Rally Experimental, WRX and the rally vehicles which bore the name stirred up a cult following after consecutive championship victories by …
Read More »2023 Nissan Z Manual Review
We are at a turning point of the automotive industry. The push for electrification means car makers have to rethink where they direct their money and resources. Electric and more environmentally friendly cars are left, right and centre of almost every major car maker’s strategic planning today. Something has to …
Read More »2022 Volkswagen Mk8 Golf R hatch and wagon review
Remember the Mk5 Volkswagen Golf R32? It’s arguably one of the most celebrated Golf R‘s of all time, sporting centrally-mounted dual exhaust pipes, all-wheel drive and stunning 3.2-litre V6 with its unique burble. Fans cried foul when Volkswagen ditched the naturally-aspirated six-pot for a more powerful yet fuel efficient 2.0-litre …
Read More »2022 Genesis G70 3.3T Sport with Luxury Package Review
For decades, the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class have been battling it out in the compact executive segment. So dominant have those models become, that left field options have had little success in shaking up the status quo. Perfectly good cars like the Audi A4 and Lexus IS have …
Read More »2022 Hyundai Kona N Review – it’s a hoot!
It’s hard not to be impressed with Hyundai. From a humble beginning, its products have continued to improve so much so it’s now one of the biggest and well respected car makers in the world. And with the establishment of its high-performance N division, the company is now producing some …
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