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.
The electric car: not squeaky clean
An electric car is environmentally expensive to manufacture, and its ‘fuel’ is only as clean as the nearest power station.
The need for variable valve timing
Air has inertia, which creates breathing problems in an engine with traditional fixed valve timing. Many of today’s engines employ variable valve timing to solve this difficulty, explains Jake Venter.
Myth conceptions about travelling on a dirt road
Travelling on a dirt road can be a bumpy and, more often than not, dirty experience. But as much as these roads can be frustrating to drive on, they can also be a great experience.
JMC Boarding: Road test and impression
Looking for an affordable, capable, yet comfortable bakkie without unnecessary frills? JMC’s Boarding Euro IV could well be it, says Chris Nel.
Testing tyres in the wet and dry
A professional tyre test takes place in wet and dry conditions and is measured exactly, says Jake Venter.
How to ruin a car without trying
Common sense will help to ensure years of trouble-free motoring. Lack of it can have disastrous results, says Jake Venter.
Sneak video preview of Mercedes-Benz X-class bakkie at Nampo
The Mercedes-Benz X-Class premium bakkie is set to make a dramatic entrance into South Africa later this year, and will offer all the qualities of a classic pick-up – toughness, reliability, strength and off-road capability.
What causes a car to catch fire?
Usually, it’s a fuel or oil leak, or an electrical short. And the problem often starts with poor maintenance.
Buying a 4WD vehicle second-hand
Before you’re tempted to snap up that bargain-priced second-hand 4WD, check it carefully! These vehicles are more complex and usually punished harder than ordinary cars.
Hyundai Tucson: The ideal family car for the farmer
Hyundai has earned a reputation for quality and reliability. In a hotly contested class, the new Tucson compact stands out. It’s comfortable on the tar and capable on dirt roads. Gavin Foster reports.
Ford Everest range expanded
Additional models in the Ford Everest range make this highly impressive SUV a serious option for many more buyers. Gavin Foster reports.
Coming soon: the Mercedes-Benz bakkie!
Rumours that Mercedes-Benz was developing a bakkie were confirmed by the recent unveiling of the X-Class concept in Stockholm.
Motoring review: JMC Carrying 1,6t light truck
Testing a brand-new commercial vehicle is not necessarily a fair reflection of its capability and performance. After a few thousand kilometres, it is an altogether different matter, as Chris Nel discovers.
The new JMC Landwind SUV
The JMC Landwind SUV spearheads the Chinese invasion of this SA car market sector. Chris Nel gives his impressions after driving it for a week.
The new Hilux: a giant leap forward
Better ride quality, performance and build are just some of the features that make this the most significant new Hilux in decades, says Gavin Foster.
JMC Vigus: up there with the best
The words ‘Chinese’ and ‘quality’ are seldom used together. But things are changing. And if you had doubts about Chinese bakkies, the new JMC Vigus will dispel them rapidly, says Chris Nel.
Ford Tourneo Connect test
Spacious, comfortable and economical, the Ford Tourneo Connect has much to offer as a family vehicle. Jake Venter had a closer look at two of the four models, and came away impressed.
Functional & affordable – JMC 1,6T Carrying light truck
The JMC 1,6T Carrying light truck comes in various configurations and is a real workhorse, but still caters for the comfort of drivers.
