Road Tests

In the history of the Japanese motor industry there have been some bonkers creations. I can only deduce that they all have a small room in their R&D departments that is populated by a bunch of complete lunatics.

BMW and Mercedes-Benz: these German car-manufacturing monoliths have a reputation for creating premium, quality products – and there’s always been a bit of rivalry between them.

This year’s Frankfurt Motor Show saw the debut of Ford’s Evos, a concept car showcasing some of Ford’s developing “smart mode” hybrid electric vehicle technologies.

It’s not every day one gets invited on a 4×4 adventure for which the organiser stipulates strict off road vehicle credentials – one’s that make Australian immigration requirements look like a preschool entry exam.

The Johannesburg International Motor Show is fast approaching, with October just around the corner.

Nissan’s Micra has for a long time held the rather specific title of the most well equipped, quality built, quirky vehicle available in the segment. They’ve been around for quite some time in the rest of the world, proving their mettle against the best in the business.

The month of July saw the South African motoring industry turn its focus to the Eastern Cape as Mercedes-Benz launched its new C-class coupe and sedan range.

Malcolm Kinsey is not what you might call conventional; during his career he has been a motor sport and powerboat photographer, a publishing editor, a motor racing and rally driver, a free-lance motoring journalist and, more recently, an avid cyclist.

The automotive industry is a tough place – think of the amount of hours and manpower invested, from the intense process of designing, testing, manufacturing and eventually to marketing and sales.

Thursday 4 August saw the reveal of the new Range Rover Evoque at the Melrose Arch Piazza in Johannesburg, and DriveRSA was there, with the who’s who of the motoring world, as well as other celebrity guests to witness the lavish affair.