Make the Journey Your Destination
Would you shift up a gear, or hit the brakes and hook reverse? Last night I introduced my teenage daughter to the 1985 sci-fi classic Back To The Future. Now it is 05h00 and I am experiencing a cerebral tug of war: I have a one-way time machine but cannot decide
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What was supposed to be a mountain passes challenge for Jim Freeman and the new diesel-sipping Mini Countryman Cooper D, quickly turned into a full-blown Eastern Cape caper … with a slight Scottish flavour. Both sides of my family come from settler stock in the Eastern Cape. My maternal grandmother was
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NXT NOW PACKS MORE VALUE Mahindra has updated its KUV100 model, now differentiated as the NXT, with bold new styling and additional features. The 2018 model has a bolder stance, thanks to a new, redesigned seven-slot grille, new headlights with LED daylight running lights, larger alloy wheels (on the top K8
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FLAGSHIP MAHINDRA UPDATED Indian auto giant Mahindra has updated its XUV500 flagship model with a fresh new design, a host of new comfort features, and two new models with auto transmissions. First launched here in 2012 and upgraded in 2015, Mahindra has now beefed up the value offering with the new
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TRAILHAWK VERSION NOW AVAILABLE While everyone is waiting for the new Wrangler, Jeep has quietly introduced the four-wheel-drive Trailhawk version of the new 2019 Compass, that slots in between the smaller Renegade and the Cherokee in the compact SUV segment, in South Africa. In terms of design the more refinement and stylish
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NEW HYUNDAI MAKES A BOLD STATEMENT With its bold, confident and unique front and rear design the new Kona fills an important slot as an eye-catching crossover model in the local line-up of Hyundai. It is now available with a high specification level and a choice of two engines – including
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NEW PANAMERICANA EDITION RELEASE Volkswagen has extended its Caravelle line-up with a special edition PanAmericana derivative that combines the comfort of the Caravelle with the trusted 4Motion drive system from the German manufacturer. Striking external features of the PanAmericana include front and rear bumpers painted in a textured effect, underbody protection at
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KING OF AFRICA RECEIVES SUBTLE TWEAKS Combining a large seven-seat SUV configuration, legendary off-road credentials, a rugged ladder-frame construction and a robust V8 diesel engine, the Toyota Land Cruiser 200 remains a key player in the large-SUV market segment. For 2018, the flagship model in the ’Cruiser family has received some subtle
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With a new control concept, innovative driving assistants, a new engine range, and significantly more space, the new Mercedes-Benz GLE – expected in South Africa in the first half of 2019 – is set to continue the SUV trend pioneered by its predecessors. Mercedes-Benz founded the premium SUV segment with the launch of the
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In this issue A F1 Jaunt across the USA A Nostalgic 60-year trip Homegrown Specials Exploring the Taiga Taking the KB Bakkie to D-Max
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