Category:Product Reviews

In Transit
May 1, 2013

In Transit

Johannesburg is known for its daily fast-paced rat race, but GAVIN MYERS had never experienced a mad dash like this through his home town...

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Diesel dexterity
May 1, 2013

Diesel dexterity

The Nissan NP200 seemed a bit lacking when we tested it in 1,6 8V petrol form last year. But, that’s not the case at...

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Left-field challenger
April 1, 2013

Left-field challenger

Not really the traditional market for the panel van, South Africa is nonetheless seeing a slow and steady influx of these models. We assess...

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Rugged charm
March 1, 2013

Rugged charm

Remember the Nissan Navara Tough City TV ads from a couple of years ago? “Keeping it rugged” was a central theme – the Navara...

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Evading the lynch mob
March 1, 2013

Evading the lynch mob

It’s been the country’s best-selling bakkie – and one of its best-selling vehicles – for over 40 years, consistently. GAVIN MYERS sets out in...

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Own the road
February 1, 2013

Own the road

The Land Cruiser is a serious piece of kit. It can go just about anywhere and carry just about anything. GAVIN MYERS discovers that...

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Tata to pick up the pace
December 1, 2012

Tata to pick up the pace

In today’s fast world, businesses need reliable vehicles that are right for the application. JACO DE KLERK attended the launch of TATA Motors’ new...

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Mean green electric machines
December 1, 2012

Mean green electric machines

Two new electric vans – the Citroën Berlingo and the Peugeot Partner – were unveiled at the Hanover Motor Show in Germany during September....

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Italian stallions
December 1, 2012

Italian stallions

Considering their niftiness, “Italian rapscallions” might be a more appropriate headline – but these two Fiats did leave JACO DE KLERK and GAVIN MYERS...

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Gaseous consideration
November 1, 2012

Gaseous consideration

Volkswagen SA is exploring the merits of alternative-fuel vehicles in its local commercial vehicle fleet, and FOCUS was one of the first publications to...

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