Former motorsport superpower back on the up with world racing prospects on all fronts
Author: Michele Lupini
Once a handy engine and chassis tuner, and a combative racer and rally driver, Michele took up the pen to express his passion for cars, racing and motoring over 30 years ago. He published South Africa’s go-to enthusiast motor magazines Cars in Action and Bakkie - some say against all odds - for a quarter century. In that time, Michele had a hand in nurturing many of today’s SA motoring media leaders. Today Michele keeps himself busy with Auto and a range of motoring media duties.
FORTUNER VS. PAJERO SPORT — SHADES OF GREY
Two family favourites fresh from the plastic surgeon. How do they shape up?
MEET THE BABY S-CLASS — MERC’S ALL NEW C BREAKS COVER
Now it’s official! There she is — the next made in South Africa Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
ALL NEW MERCEDES C-CLASS LEAKS AHEAD OF LAUNCH
There she is — the next SA-built Mercedes-Benz C-Class has leaked a day too soon!
ARE THOSE RACY YELLOW BMW M5 CS HEADLAMPS LEGAL?
They sure look sporty, but are car headlamps not supposed to shine white?
HOW THIS SPECIAL MUSTANG WILL MAKE A SPITFIRE FLY
Ten very special 530 kW Ford Mustangs will put a special Spitfire back in the sky
WANT A THOUSAND HORSES FROM YOUR S 63 AMG?
Tuning company Posaidon promises up to beyond 750 kW for the big Mercedes Coupé
NISSAN TO FINALLY CULL DEATHTRAP HARDBODY
It could not come a day sooner, but Nissan’s zero star NP300 kanniedood is about to die
SPOT THE DIFFERENCE! BALENO & STARLET DUKE IT OUT
Toyota and Suzuki take badge engineering next level with shockingly similar results
WHAT’S WITH THAT BAZOOKA EXHAUST ON THOSE RANGER MULES?
Lusty bakkie prototype tailpipe probably more interesting than what’s under that veil
THIS DREADFUL THING IS APPARENTLY A FERRARI
Purosangue proves that Maranello has lost its marbles. Heaven forbid it’s an SUV!
AND ANOTHER NEW SUZUKI SUV BREZZAS IN
Suzuki’s top-selling compact SUV is now available in South Africa
WHY THE NEXT BIG BAKKIE BATTLE WILL BE A V6 WAR
Get set for a fresh V6 battle between Hilux, Ranger and Amarok on top of the bakkie pile
NOW F1 BOSS DOMENICALI CALLS FOR A SOUTH AFRICAN GRAND PRIX
The prospect of a South African Grand Prix return straight from the horse’s mouth
HILUX STRUCK WITH THE ARCTIC STICK. BUT IS IT SA BOUND?
European Hiluxes can now be had with this sexy Arctic get-up. What chance in SA?
IS IT A VAN? IS IT A CAR? IS IT A BUS?
This Caddy is actually a bit of everything. That’s its main attraction. We put it to the test.
EXCLUSIVE — IS THIS POWER PUDDING THE FUEL OF THE FUTURE?
Powerpaste 10 times better than battery, tops up in minutes with more range than petrol
ALFA WANNABE. OR IS THAT ALFA THE MAZDA3 WANNABE?
Unique centenary edition Mazda3 road test evokes memories, begs comparisons
ALL ABOUT FORD’S BILLION DOLLAR SA BAKKIE BONANZA
Pretoria’s bakkie twins to change the South African pickup landscape for once and for all
WAYNE TAYLOR RACING WINS DAYTONA 24 AGAIN
Fourth win in 5 years for South African champion owner on team’s debut with new Acura