Suzuki held a ‘box launch’ that contained everything that is quick and fast working – just like this little pocket rocket. The Suzuki Swift Sport is a tar burner that my motorhead son, Roy, would say is “a car to die for”! It builds on Suzuki’s proud motorsport heritage that has seen the Swift Read More
The biofuel debate – is cane or corn a viable energy source?
Fill my tank please, and check the oil and water.” “Cane or corn, M’am?” you may be asked, as your preferred choice of biofuel. Sound a bit strange, or even crazy? Not really, because this is the question petrol attendants at filling stations may be asking in the not too distant future. These crops provide ideal Read More
Review: McCarthy launch Chery – the lowest priced car in SA
Helene Griffiths attended the recent launch of the new Chery range, the QQ3, J5 and Tiggo, and was most impressed with the quality of these affordable vehicles. Chery range offers quality and affordability I am one hundred percent behind anyone trying to introduce affordable cars to South Africa, as long as these cars are of Read More
Hypermiling – the quest for ultimate fuel economy
Frustrated by that tediously slow driver coasting along in front of you on the road? You could be following a hypermiler, who is in the process of getting 100kms more from her tank of fuel than you are… What is hypermiling? Hypermiling (also known as eco-driving in Europe) is the process of taking driving (of Read More
Review – the new Kia Picanto: girls just wanna have fun!
I am positive our male colleagues felt a wee bit left out at the launch of the 2008 Kia Picanto. The presentation was all about a young girl sending an email to her boyfriend about the new Kia Picanto she is driving whilst on holiday in Cape Town… and the background music …….Cyndi Lauper’s ‘Girls just Read More
OPEL ASTRA OPC review – fast AND beautiful
If I had to draw up my own list for a car of the year competition, they would all be ‘fast’ cars and, believe me, the Opel Astra OPC would certainly be in one of the top positions. Opel Astra OPC is a winne Price: R270 390 The Opel Astra OPC is a winner, not Read More