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Nissan Navara: Made for your journey
The new Nissan Navara has been specially designed to tackle any terrain or activity with power, style and grace.
Ford Raptor: tough as nails, smooth as silk
Ford expects its Ranger Raptor to set the benchmark in the 4x4 pickup sector. Sabrina Dean travelled to Goerapan, Northern Cape, for the vehicle’s launch in South Africa.
The basics of bakkie maintenance
A surprising number of farmers do not take the trouble to learn more about their vehicles. You can save time and money by getting to know the basics or even tackling the job yourself. Jake Venter explains the essentials, and how to identify a few potential problems.
Mercedes-Benz X-Class double-cab review
Mercedes-Benz’s X-Class double cabs are perfect for city-based CEOs who dream of one day retiring to the family farm, or for those mega farmers who find themselves spending more time in the boardroom than on the farm. Denene Erasmus carefully test drove one.
GWM Steed 5: Affordable reliability and power
Chinese car manufacturer Great Wall Motors released a new version of its Steed 5 bakkie late last year. Pieter Dempsey put the vehicle through its paces on tar and dirt.
Ford Ranger Wildtrak double cab: A comfortable workhorse
A unique blend of go-anywhere family car and tough, practical pickup, the double cab bakkie appeals to a wide spectrum of users. Johannes Letsohla recently tested the Ford Ranger
Wildtrak 3.2TDCi to understand why it is one of the most popular bakkies in this class.
Choosing the best tyres for your bakkie
Tar road, dirt road, off-road. Mud, sand and rocks. Wet and dry. No single tyre copes well under all conditions. So how do you choose a tyre for your bakkie or 4x4? Jake Venter offers advice.
A look at VW and its bakkies
Volkswagen’s success is legendary. Beginning in 1937 with its remarkable Beetle, the company has grown to become a global giant.
Counterfeit automotive parts
The motoring industry is awash with dodgy spare parts. Don’t become a victim, says Jake Venter.
Isuzu in the spotlight
General Motors has pulled out of South Africa, but Isuzu, with its legendary KB bakkies, is here to stay.
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Kingspan diesel storage solutions: now available in SA
The long awaited Kingspan TruckMaster range of portable diesel storage and dispensing solutions has arrived in South Africa.
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Farm hard with Firestone
Farming isn’t just about beautiful mealie fields and incredible sunsets over your herd. It’s about long days, sweat on foreheads and many dusty kilometres before the day is done.