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Thursday, May 22, 2025

DRIVEN: Ford Everest Sport deserves to succeed

It’s on the outside and in the cabin where the people at Ford have struck the right cord with the Everest Sport.

Motoring Launches
Willem vd Putte|Published

DRIVEN: Updated Hyundai Santa Fe is a quality offering that’s worth a look

The 2021 Santa Fe is more than just a facelift, with Hyundai also having made changes to the engine and drivetrain.

Motoring Launches
Willem vd Putte|Published

DRIVEN: New Peugeot 3008 is an attractive alternative

The Peugeot 3008 represents a real alternative for South African SUV consumers. Let’s take a closer look:

Motoring Launches
Willem vd Putte|Published

TESTED: BMW M3 Competition is a show-stopper and all-rounder

In effect you get the best of both worlds with the 2021 BMW M3 Competition. Let’s take a spin.

Motoring Reviews
Willem vd Putte|Published

It’s a wrap for our long-term Ford Ranger Raptor

Ford’s Ranger Raptor is quite possibly the most well balanced double cab currently on the market. Here’s what it was like to live with one for six months:

Motoring Reviews
Willem vd Putte|Published

ROAD TRIP: 800km coastal drive in the new Volkswagen T6. 1 Kombi

We can understand why the Kombi 2. 0 Trendline is popular among buyers, as it has ample space, drives comfortably and has all the necessary gizmos.

Motoring Launches
Willem vd Putte|Published

NEW MODELS: How Audi plans on turning Mzansi into “RS country” with 15 new models

With a glut of new S and RS models on offer, as well as the R8, Audi hopes that 1 out of every 10 cars it sells in South Africa will be a sports model.

Motoring Launches
Pritesh Ruthun and Willem vd Putte|Published

SA LAUNCH DRIVE: Opel’s all-new Corsa impresses

Opel has a proud track record in South Africa, and the all-new Corsa continues the tradition with a modern and likeable package.

Motoring Launches
Willem vd Putte|Published

ADVENTURE DRIVE: Ford’s capable new Ranger FX4 hits the Wild Coast

The FX4 comes hot on the heels of the Ranger Thunder which has proven to be a very popular choice among buyers.

Motoring Launches
Willem vd Putte|Published

DRIVEN: BMW’s GTI-rivalling 128ti is an interesting new hot hatch option

The new 128ti will be going head-to-head with the Golf GTI soon, but the new BMW deserves more than just being compared to its closest German rival.

Motoring Launches
Willem vd Putte|Published

TESTED: Toyota Hilux 2. 8 GD-6 Legend SR gets it right, but the price is steep

The recently upgraded Toyota Hilux 2. 8 GD-6 is brawnier and better looking than before, and it’s also packed with tech.

Motoring Reviews
Willem vd Putte|Published

DRIVEN: Kia Picanto X-Line is a funky addition to the range

The new 2021 Kia Picanto X-Line adds some crossover flavour to the traditional compact hatch recipe.

Motoring Launches
Willem vd Putte|Published

TESTED: Audi Q8 45 TDI quattro hits a sweet spot in the Q range

What’s the Audi Q8 45 TDI quattro like? Well, it’s big, it’s bold, it’s luxurious, it’s comfortable, it’s diesel and it’s German so you know what you’re getting.

Motoring Reviews
Willem vd Putte|Published

DRIVEN: Peugeot 2008 is no run-of-the-mill compact SUV

For those that can look beyond the usual suspects, the new Peugeot 2008 presents an attractive and very well-specced alternative.

Motoring Launches
Willem vd Putte|Published

TESTED: Audi A7 Sportback is a comfortable and eye-catching gran turismo

The 2021 Audi A7 Sportback 55 TFSI is a comfortable, eye-catching four door coupe with an unbelievably smooth performance that belies its size and weight.

Motoring Reviews
Willem vd Putte|Published

LAUNCH DRIVE: Ford now offering armoured Ranger bakkies through SVI partnership

Ford SA has teamed up with SVI Engineering to allow factory-approved armoured protection for both for private and fleet customers.

Motoring Industry News
Willem vd Putte|Published

3500km adventure: If you are going to hell, best you go in a Ford Ranger Raptor

Sure, we could have done the annual drive to the coast, but you can do that in a Figo. Our long-term Ford Ranger Raptor was yearning for a bucket list trip, and so were we.

Motoring Reviews
Willem vd Putte|Published

OBITUARY: Motoring journalist Mike Winfield was a gentleman to the end

Apart from being a great writer and very accomplished driver, he was a humble man, a gentle soul who always acted with kindness.

Motoring Industry News
Willem vd Putte|Published

TESTED: Mercedes-Benz V300d Exclusive is the ultimate flagship bus

This is Merc’s flagship V-Class and once you get to spend some time in it you get to understand what the word flagship means.

Motoring Reviews
Willem vd Putte|Published

LOOKING BACK: We take a spin in the Suzuki Jimny and its four ancestors

Mention Suzuki Jimny and the first thing that comes to mind is probably cute and cheerful. But it's a lot more than that, with an offroad heritage that goes back to 1970.

Motoring
Willem vd Putte|Published

ADVENTURE DRIVE: Exploring Limpopo’s hidden secrets in the Ford Ranger XL Sport

Ford's entry XL bakkie is their volume mover and they have now added a few bits and bobs and optional extras to make it more attractive.

Motoring Launches
Willem vd Putte|Published

Holgate sets off on an adventure with purpose

When the Covid-19 pandemic put a no-entry sign on borders all round the world, it would have been difficult for an explorer like Holgate and his son Ross to comprehend.

Saturday Star News
Willem vd Putte|Published

10 000km, 250 000 meals delivered: we joined Holgate on his latest Land Rover expedition

Adversity brings out the best in some and so the Holgate foundation along with Land Rover embarked on a trip that would circumnavigate the land borders of SA.

Motoring Launches
Willem vd Putte|Published

BMW 4 Series driven: behind that controversial grille lies a brilliant package

While the design of the new BMW 4-Series is polarising, its cabin remains up there with the best, as does its overall driving dynamics.

Motoring Launches
Willem vd Putte|Published

REVIEW: Mercedes-Benz GLC 300d Coupe is a very attractive offering

The GLC’s sleek look, economy, plush interior, performance and handling characteristics make it an attractive offering for those with more than a million to spend.

Motoring Reviews
Willem vd Putte|Published