Ahh, what would the world be without hatchbacks – especially the ones that can provide cheap thrills. Welcome everybody to the Renault Clio RS 220 Trophy, a performance focused version of the car your girlfriend drives. The RS resulted when Renault Sport took the standard Clio and turned it up to eleven. Coming in at...
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Top 5 Cars That Have Been Discontinued
For a wide range of reasons, a manufacturer will choose to discontinue a vehicle and sometimes the sad news is comparable to the loss a loved one, especially if that vehicle held a special place in your heart. So here is a list of 5 vehicle that have been axed and won’t be sold brand...
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Cheapest New Cars In South Africa
In a society which unfortunately gauges people’s success by looking at what car(s) they own, we would all like to own something low, wide and has a four legged animal with hooves on its badge (I’ve narrowed it down for you). But realistically speaking, only a few will get to own these. However, no matter...
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The BMW M140i Goes Sideways
In the battle of the hot/hyper hatchback, BMW’s choice to give the 1-series a rear-wheel drive drivetrain is one that has baffled its rivals while gathering a religious fan base. This hind-powered setup has proved to be detrimental in some areas that buyers find relevant in this segment – acceleration, grip and predictability. But in...
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The BMW i8 Hybrid – A Glimpse Into The Future
Thabiso Malimela Ever since Al Gore presented to us the “Inconvenient Truth”, the world has since developed a positive attitude towards clean energy. And with the fossil fuel reserves ever so slightly converging to depletion, the battle to stay mobile and productive could be won or lost depending on whether we are able to form...
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The cheapest cars to service in SA
If you’ve ever owned a car, I’m sure you’re familiar with something called “Service and Maintenance”. For those who are yet to own a car, Service and Maintenance is like going to the doctor once a year to do a medical check-up, only now it’s with cars and you don’t get a lollipop at the...
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Top Ways To Save Fuel
ProAdvise Car Advisors – Tech Reviews Thabiso Malimela Being a motorist in South Africa is not an easy task. With fuel not exactly being the cheapest resource out there, one does have to wonder how they can reduce the fuel consumption of their car. Well, ProAdvise Car Advisors has some tips that will help you...
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Video: Front-Wheel Drive vs Rear-Wheel Drive
Fellow South African motoring publisher Cars.co.za answers the age old question: Front-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive? To be honest, pitting a notoriously under-powered Toyota 86 (147 kW) against a turbo-engined Volkswagen Golf GTI (169 kW) was always going to go one way. Without giving away anything, what we can say is that the result is rather alarming but...
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2018 Renault Megane R.S. – The French’s Response To The Civic Type R
Thabiso Malimela As if 2017 hasn’t seen the arrival of enough sporty hatchbacks, the French have again contributed to a world where practicality and sensibility meets track performance. Meet the new Renault Megane R.S., a car that is expected to unsettle its rivals (cough cough Civic Type R) both on the road and on the...
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Kia South Africa Recalls Rio Models
Not so long ago, Kia was named the most reliable brand by customers worldwide but now they face a setback, albeit a minor one. Kia South Africa recently announced that 1266 of the new-generation Kia Rio will undergo a voluntary recall due to concerns regarding a faulty rear child lock. It is said that the...
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