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Toyota Yaris TS
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, the promise of excitement. Remember the heady days of the Twincam 16 valve RSi? But […]
2009 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 DI-D GLX 5door
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 manual shift mode powertrain for Japan . According to the ProfessCars™ estimation this Mitsubishi would […]
Six and the city
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 recaptured the true spirit of the brand … There was a spell – Andrew Pitt’s […]
Tested: Triumph rocket III
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 320 kg is unreal. Owning a Triumph Rocket is a statement. It is one of […]
Special Feature: Tyre Testing
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 manufacturers in a popular 17-inch size used on many mid-size luxury sports saloons The modern […]
Tested: Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG
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 era – and some would even say the best Since it is based on the […]
Tested: Kawasaki Z750
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 650: the new Kawasaki Z750 is set to be a real crowd pleaser filling the […]
VW Polo gets the boot!
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 hoping for an even greater slice of market share. DEON SCHOEMAN drove the car in […]
Land Speed Record
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 for the Hoedspruit Air Force Base airstrip. The result? Two new land speed records … […]
