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Hear me roar: The Ford Mustang Shelby GT350, which I had the pleasure of driving, has a body which is in top condition and an impressive engine bay, despite being 60 years old. Photos: Niki Louw
GT350

Mustang: A raw, classic muscle car

Ford’s Shelby GT350 still provokes the excitement that greeted it in the 1960s

  • Jordan Schmidt
4 min read
The Simola Hillclimb, a weekend of racing, takes place in the Western Cape town of Knysna every year.
MOTOR RACING

Thrills, spills and roaring exhausts

Records tumble at the Simola Hillclimb, Knysna’s popular annual motorsport extravaganza

  • Jordan Schmidt
5 min read
It’s old but it’s good: The immaculate 1959 VW bus we drove in was comfortable, spacious and airy.
KOMBI

Back to the 1950s in a VW splitty

We took a trip down memory lane in a beautifully restored Volkswagen Kombi

  • Jordan Schmidt
6 min read
Cool driving experience: The locally built Polo GTI, one of the few remaining affordable performance cars, comes in far cheaper than its Golf sibling.
GOLF 8 GTI

Polo GTI: Last of the compact hot hatches

The Polo GTI is an absolute hoot to drive and offers excellent value for the price

  • Jordan Schmidt
3 min read
Big tag: The new Honda CR-V 1.5 CVT is attractive and comfortable but it could offer more oomph for the price.
ARTICLE

Honda’s CR-V veers into premium segment

Honda’s first vehicle to breach the R1m mark is a good ride but it could use more power

  • Jordan Schmidt
4 min read
The Bajaj Qute, with an 216.6cc engine that generates 9.9kW and 19.6Nm, makes a great delivery vehicle and is safer than a bike with a similar motor.
BAJAJ QUTE

Quite the ‘Qute’ way to commute

We find out what the growth in the number of little yellow vehicles on the streets of Joburg is all about

  • Jordan Schmidt
3 min read
Unique delight: The Mail & Guardian’s reviewer was lucky enough to spend time driving an immaculate 1968 Mercedes 280 SL which, despite its age, puts out a potent 125kW mated to a four-speed manual gearbox.
280 SL

The SL remains a sleek operator

Getting behind the wheel of a classic Mercedes-Benz 280 SL is the stuff of dreams

  • Jordan Schmidt
4 min read
Famous five: The new five-door iteration of the Suzuki Jimny had no problems with muddy roads and water during our test drive.
MOTORING

Suzuki Jimny: The little off-roader that can

The amazingly capable Jimny five-door makes up for what it lacks in comfort with character

  • Jordan Schmidt
5 min read
Sporty looks: The Volkswagen Taigo 1.0 TSI R-Line has coupé-style lines and good ground clearance.
TAIGO

Taigo is stylish but underpowered

The compact crossover makes up for what it lacks in oomph with flair and comfort This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail &…

  • Jordan Schmidt
1 min read
Sparking: Audi’s electric Dakar Rally car was driven to victory by Carlos Sainz.
AUDI

New era as electric car wins Dakar

Audi flexed its EV muscle by romping to a maiden victory in the world’s toughest rally This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The…

  • Jordan Schmidt
1 min read
Families going off-road would be better off in a Renault Duster dCi. (Jean-Brice Lemal)
BMW 320D

Holiday road trips are here

We put together a list of economical vehicles for your consideration as the open road beckons This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free…

  • Jordan Schmidt
1 min read
The new Land Rover Defender has a sleek modern exterior and retains the reputable off-road performance of its predecessors.
DEFENDER

Doing France in a new Defender

Nice is picturesque and the Land Rover Defender P400e proved the ideal chariot in which to explore it

  • Jordan Schmidt
5 min read
Fuel frugal Fiat 500: Not the most powerful car but it’s kind to your pocket.
ASTON MARTIN DB12

Our top five cars for a road trip

Thinking of hitting the highway these holidays? Here are some vehicle suggestions

  • Jordan Schmidt
3 min read
Tough looks: The Wildtrak X has been given a steel bash plate, integrated auxiliary lights and Matrix headlights, as well as a sliding load rack.
BAKKIE

Does X mark the spot for Ford?

The Ranger Wildtrak has been given a big brother – an exciting leisure bakkie with plenty of features

  • Jordan Schmidt
4 min read
HONDA

Honda’s modern-day classic icon

The S2000 has become sought-after among collectors – and with very good reason

  • Jordan Schmidt
5 min read
Performance: The Opel Grandland may be flawless – but then again there is nothing startlingly special about it either.
MOTORING

Opel Grandland is a perfectly average car

There is not one thing wrong with the Opel Grandland – just a bit of colour needed inside

  • Jordan Schmidt
4 min read
Comfortable: The GWM P-series has a no-nonsense design and aggressive front end.
BAKKIE

GWM’s P-Series a bargain bakkie

You’d be hard-pressed to find a better value proposition for a bakkie that’s fresh out the box

  • Jordan Schmidt
4 min read
Seventies livery: Mechanic Jen Abbot and her team lovingly refurbished this 53-year-old Porsche 911 ST.
JEN ABBOT

Porsche 911 ST Tour de France revs to former glory

A mechanic with a keen eye for detail has restored a wrecked 1970s ST with a rich racing history

  • Jordan Schmidt
3 min read
No lounging about: BMW’s luxury performance SUV, the XM, has a twin-turbocharged 4.4 litre V8, with the assistance of an electric motor, and a plush interior.
BMW

BMW M2 and XM: Polarising looks, brilliant drive

The BMW M2 and XM have landed – wildly different, but each superb in its own right

  • Jordan Schmidt
6 min read
Move over VW Golf 8 R: Toyota’s Corolla GR has plenty to offer for the price and can take on the best of its competitors.
COROLLA GR

Not your average Joe Corolla

Toyota’s Corolla GR, with its boisterous good looks, is also a pleasure to drive

  • Jordan Schmidt
4 min read