The right thing to do, or gun to head?

New Porsche is pick of the pack

We recently jetted off to Abu Dhabi to sample the latest Porsche 911. Codenamed the 991, could this be the best of the evolutionary breed?

Ford Kuga roars in - better late than never

Ford South Africa has launched its Kuga all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle months after its American counterparts unveiled the Kuga's replacement at the Los Angeles motor show in October last year.

Nissan supercar turns up the wick

Competition in the supercar segment is getting stiffer and stiffer. The demand for performance cars is growing at a rapid speed and so is the technology in these cars.

Civic pride

Delayed by last year's tsunami, the latest Honda Civic has finally arrived on South African shores. Given the manufacturers good track record, expectations of the new generation Honda Civic are high.

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5-Star BMW is not what it seems to be

Not many would toy with the idea of pimping a car, splurging out on add-ons such as bigger alloys, tail fins and diffusers.

If like myself, you were born pre-ABS, then you will recall from your driving lessons, how you were taught to pump the brakes when the car started to skid, because slamming them on would cause them to lock and the car would spin out of control.

Versatile hatch has SX appeal

Social networking has provided the world with many pros and cons. On the one hand it has connected long lost people, and on the other systematically and unashamedly broken writing norms.

Slick oil customers

I have recently had an experience which suggests that either the correct viscosity grade for engine oil is grossly overrated, or someone's nose is longer than Pinocchio's.

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Q: I want to remove the battery on my 2006 Opel Corsa Lite so that I can make sure the earth cable attachment point on the firewall is free of corrosion. I'd also like to clean up battery acid salts that have built up over the years. Is it necessary to fit a memory saver device to the car's cigarette lighter socket before I disconnect the battery? - John

A legend reloaded: Porsche 991

Meet the baby that's the benchmark for the future

All smoke, no fire

For many years it seemed Peugeot was, like Nine Inch Nails' front man, Trent Reznor, locked in a downward spiral. For no matter how hard they tried, they just could not get it together to build a decent car.

Spyder will lure you into its web

Following the sold-out success of the R8 GT Coupé, Audi South Africa is now introducing the Audi R8 GT Spyder - on special order.

Elantra - still a winner

The brief sounded simple enough ... "compare your 1995 Hyundai Elantra with the 2011 model."

Let good times roll with mean green machines

Ever since I started riding, the one motorcycle brand I've noticed many riders like to rip off is Kawasaki. Of late, I've started to wonder how much truth there is to this tradition.

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I recently had to buy a petrol filler flap for a 2003 Opel Corsa bakkie. I was amazed to learn from the agents that this simple little flap costs R1154.

Accent on seduction

I have noticed that there are two types of car lovers - a hatchback person or you a sedan person.

AA helps women to help themselves

Women are often subjected to condescending males talking down to them about why tyres need changing or being ripped off by guys at the service desk making reasons to justify the cost of a service

Mini celebrates that London chic

With just months to go before the Olympic Games get under way in the capital city of the brand's home country, Mini has introduced two new special-edition models to spread contemporary London style around the world.

Prepare for worst in rainy conditions

One of my dislikes as a motorcyclist is being caught in the rain. It's uncomfortable and irritating.

Twin-turbo M3 the man

If ever we were giving out a Pimp Coty (Car of the Year) award, the RGM GTR3S would have been a serious contender for 2011.

The Fiat 500 is an Italian hottie

The feisty new 500 has a sting in its tail, writes Thomas Falkiner

Fresh new look for the Mazda3

The Mazda3 has just undergone some cosmetic changes to entice its fans. The 2012 model has received a number of enhancements that make it an even more attractive proposition to customers, according to Mazda South Africa.

Warm welcome for Dakar Rally heroes

Having spent two weeks tackling extreme conditions in South America, South Africa's Dakar Rally drivers were in good spirits when they returned home this week.

Under the radar

I am looking at buying a new car, and the three important factors that I'm considering are:

Obeying the rules can keep death off our roads

Well, the end of the year is just around the corner and for a lot of us it signals a time of family, travel, relaxation and no work!

Going green on a budget

With the hybrid car revolution growing stronger - welcoming new entries such as the Honda CRZ, Jazz and Insight hybrids and the Auris HSD and Lexus CT200h - for those wanting to leave a cleaner footprint but do not have wads of cash to buy any of the newer hybrids, there is always a pre-owned Toyota Prius. They are a bit

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