What’s this, a sporty Toyota? 1.8 litre engine, variable valve timing, three doors, big alloys, roof spoiler and side skirts. All fitted to the tiny Yaris. As a motoring enthusiast, it’s understandably easy to get caught up in the anticipation, …
Mitsubishi Pajero 2009, the model with 5-door sport-utility wagon body and Line-4 3200 cm3 / 195.3 cui, 125 kW / 170 PS / 168 hp (JIS net) of power, 370 Nm / 273 lb-ft of torque, 5-speed automatic with Invecs-II …
For a long time, Kawasaki motorcycles were at the forefront of motorcycle technology. The company built some of the most brutal motorcycles ever, and it’s this aggression that set them apart from the competition. Kawasaki’s latest offerings appear to have …
Those in the known pose
If you like to go fast in a matter of seconds and make a noise doing it, the Triumph Rocket is the bike for you. The feel of 2 300 cc of power hauling just …
All tyred up
Each year, Topcar subjects tyres of a particular size and profile to a gruelling testing procedure to establish how they perform – and how they compare. This time, we evaluate top-of-the-
range offerings from nine different tyre …
Sledgehammer
The emergence of the SL55 AMG is easily the most compelling proof that there’s more to Mercedes-Benz than opulent luxury. In fact, it is arguably the most desirable car the Stuttgart concern has come up with in the modern …
Addictive alternative
Is it middleweight madness or a usable, everyday machine for both newbie and experienced riders? Kawasaki recently introduced a new addition to its already formidable range of motorcycles …
Step aside Yamaha 600 cc Fazer and Suzuki SV …
Volkswagen’s latest-generation Polo hatchback has already established itself as a major player at the compact end of the market. But with the advent of the Classic — which adds a capacious boot to the equation — VW South Africa is …
In the Spirit of a record …
Take one American-built 9,5-litre V8 engine, producing 1 006 kW of power, and slot it into a streamlined and ultra-light body shell. Add four standard Dunlop road tyres to the mix. Then head …
