Audi A4 - architecture in motion

Audi is again setting a benchmark in the premium segment for mid-size cars. The latest-generation A4 offers a host of innovative technology with advanced architecture and styling.

Mercedes-Benz A-class Face-lifted - matures

With an updated design, the high-quality aura typical of the brand and even more technical innovations, the successful Mercedes-Benz A-class will reaffirm its status in the compact MPV segment from July 2001.

Mazda MX-5– joie de vivre

One of the most successful and sought-after roadsters in the world, the Mazda MX-5, is again available in South Africa as a permanent model in the Mazda line-up. Offering classic design, understated style and elegance, it is set to appeal to motorists who love open-top, exhilarating motoring.

Nissan Almera Sedan

For 14 years, Nissan's Sentra has been a stalwart of South African motoring. Following the launch of the Almera hatch recently, Nissan have now launched the sedan version to replace it's trusty Sentra.

2001 Renault Scenic RX4

Now, once again, Renault have pioneered a vehicle that combines the attributes of the MPV with that of an SUV to create a vehicle that surely offers the best of all worlds.

Peugeot 206 5 door

Peugeots 206 GTi impressed with it's radical styling, performance, sure-footedness and value.  Now, McCarthy Peugeot makes two five door models available with 1400cc and 1600cc engines to cater for the more budget conscious and small family buyers.

2001 Jetta V5

Volkswagen's top-of-the-range Jetta V5 gets a substantial increase in power this month with the introduction of an all-new 20-valve V-engine that has been converted to four valves per cylinder with variable intake and exhaust valve timing and an increase of power from 110 kW to 125 kW

Miles and miles of business class Voyager smiles

The new Voyager lends a whole new perspective to luxury family transport in a value proposition that could render large sedans obsolete.

Renault Kangoo

What Renault have achieved in the local passenger car market, they seem set to repeat in the light commercial sector with the introduction of  the innovative, versatile Kangoo minivan.

Lotus Elise Series 2000

The original Lotus Elise quickly gained recognition for its astonishing handling and performance characteristics. Now, Lotus have evolved the the Elise further, improving an already marvelous driving machine

Mercedes-Benz G500 "Ge-loungen-wagen"

Arriving in South Africa this year will be twelve G500 V8 petrol engines 4x4 LWB from the 463 series. Now, this go-anywhere trailblazer has road-breaking power and a club-class interior.  

Renault Clio 2.0 Sport - Traffic-light ego-buster

If Renaults performance claims of 0 -100km/h in 7.3 seconds and a top end of 220km/h are to be believed, and there is no reason to doubt them given the 124 kW at 6250 revs/min output and 200 Nm of torque at 5400 revs/min, it is clear that their new baby is not all show and no go.

BMW X5 - Tuxedo with boots

BMW’s much talked about X5 is finally available in South Africa. With its USA launch at the end of 1999, BMW claimed that the vehicle “introduced a new motoring segment, that of Sports Activity Vehicles...

Hyundai Elantra 

Hyundai has moved up a gear, releasing a new and much-improved Elantra to the local press recently, a model which, says general manager Stanley Andersen, “completes the transformation” of the brand’s local model line-up. 

Ford Ikon

Positioned to compete in the burgeoning mini-sedan sector which includes the likes of Opel's Corsa Classic, Volkswagens Polo Classic and Fiats Siena, the new Ikon should be well positioned to build popular support. 

Opel Corsa - It still can..

The vehicle that broke us free of the old technology sub-compact in the mid-nineties has evolved a number of times, and finally rides and handles like it probably should have from day one. 

Daewoo Tacuma

Buyers in the medium MPV sector now have a new contender to weigh up. It comes in the form of Daewoo's new Tacuma, a cheekily styled "recreational sedan" that is fresh, bristling with features and extremely pleasant to drive.

Mercedes SLK200K 6-speed

Daimler Chrysler have announced the addition of a six-speed manual gearbox to the SLK 200 roadster.  The gearbox promises to to add a new element of driving excitement to the SLK which was previously only available with auto boxes.

S60 - Volvos most convincing car yet.

Volvo officially presented it's new mid-range S60 to the South African motoring press at a gala launch in Cape Town last week.

Peugeot latest offering in the form of its luxurious 607 is poised to take on the German and Scandinavian super -saloons. 

Almera marks new dawn for Nissan

A new chapter in Nissan South Africa's history opens with the launch of the Almera, the first of a new generation of Nissans to be unveiled in a total car model renewal process over the next 18 months.