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Tested: Volkswagen Passat 1.8 TSI

2011-12-08 14:39

Volkswagen's large sedan is bigger, sexier and more premium than ever before. It's also no longer dreadfully dull...

Tested: Mini Cooper S

2011-10-04 06:30

We're left playing "spot the differences" with the latest Mini Cooper S hatchback, but end up having lots more fun driving it.

Tested: Sporty(ish) Lexus CT200h

2011-09-20 07:37

If you're keen on doing your part for the environment but want a (little) bit of extra oomph in a hybrid, the Lexus CT200h F-Sport is for you.

Tested: BMW's ballistic 1M

2011-09-06 07:55

Is it a real M-car or not, this warmed over 135i badged as 1M? We test one to find out if it really is a mini-me M3 or not...

Tested: Audi's R8 V10 Spyder

2011-08-01 22:02

Audi's R8 supercar is ace but does removing its roof dilute its dynamics? We test Ingolstadt's R8 V10 Spyder to find out...

Tested: Range Rover's TDV8

2011-07-29 06:59

It's the original luxury 4x4 and now it has a new, bigger V8 turbodiesel engine. But is there really any sense in something such as the Range Rover Vogue?

Tested: Audi A1

2011-07-20 23:06

The littlest Audi yet has certainly made a big splash in the local automotive paddling pool but what's it like to live with the A1?

Tested: GWM's Steed 5 2.5 TCi 4x4

2011-07-19 13:56

Which is better at the price: a new-wave Chinese double-cab 4x4 or a second-hand Japanese bakkie? We test GWM's best to find out.

Tested: Citroën C4

2011-07-20 23:09

Citroën swans into the family hatchback segment with its charming new C4 but are brand-loyal South Africans prepared to explore beyond its so-so looks?

Tested: Citroen C3 1.6 HDi

2011-07-11 10:07

Citroen's C3 has been around the block a few times but the recent addition of 1.6-litre turbodiesel power has added a little pizazz to the range - and to SA's small diesel hatchback segment.

Tested: Fiesta sedan auto

2011-06-03 10:23

We get behind the wheel of Ford's latest family offering, though it's not so much a fun Fiesta as it is a sales rep's tool or family wheels.

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RENCKEN's Abu Dhabi wrap-up

14/11/2011 08:21 Despite achieving a record-equaling pole position spot Sebastian Vettel suffered an early retirement allowing Lewis Hamilton to race to victory, writes DIETER RENCKEN.

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