Road Tests

After such a spectacular trip, one tends to look back and reflect upon everything, replaying each moment over and over again in the mind. At the core of this of course is the 4×4 and what it represents.

I loathe those modern interpretations of models from the past. My sentiments would certainly be different if they retained the purpose and functionality of their predecessors…

Is it just me or is BMW’s range these days just getting a bit too ridiculous. They must’ve introduced 5 new series’ in the last 5 years, while continuing the original 3, 5 and 7.

Inside everyone is the desire to explore, discover and go places they shouldn’t be able to. This simple human instinct probably explains why so many of us insist on buying big expensive 4x4s, even if it’s only to pretend.

I’m a great fan of models – but not those miniature metal specimens that adorn collector’s shelves. I’m talking about the long-legged creatures…

A couple months ago I came across a terrible bit of journalism whilst spending a leisurely Sunday morning with the paper. The author of this particular column writes…

When the name Chevrolet is mentioned, you’ll probably conjure up images of ostentatious V8-powered beasts with body-builder inspired aesthetics, like the legendary Corvette and Camaro…

It appears that Kia are steadily advancing themselves – go getters, if you like. The most recent and obvious example of which is there involvement in becoming official partners of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™.

The Thar, Mahindra’s take on the classical Willie’s Jeep, has been named after one of the largest deserts in India. I find this incredibly fitting, because you are going to want to abandon this vehicle smack in the middle of it, and leave to be eroded away.

The more eagle eyed reader will have noticed I’ve attended a fair number of motor shows this past year and while I’m certainly not complaining about this, it does leave yourself wondering how on earth to distinguish between them all.