After successfully reincarnating the A-Class from a mum’s taxi into a hot hatch, Mercedes have gone further by creating a hot four-door coupé sedan. The CLA looks like it is built off the same platform as the A-Class but, in actual fact, the two are very different. The test car had the optional Edition package,…
Subaru has always been different in its design and styling. The Forester has been a huge success with families around the world. In its latest guise, Subaru has bowed to the pressure and made the latest Forester look more like the usual soft roaders on the road. Gone is the high-roof station-wagon look and in…
HP HP Officejet Pro X Series Businesses can save time and money with the next generation of inkjet printing. HP Officejet Pro X printers produce professional-quality colour documents at up to twice the speed and half the cost per page of laser printers. The Officejet Pro X is the world’s fastest desktop printer as recognised…
Nissan has reincarnated the Almera, which was a popular vehicle amongst many consumers, especially the rental car companies. The new Almera, although bigger, does not look oversized from the outside. On the contrary, the inside feels spacious and airy thanks to the large windows, while the boot will swallow whatever you throw at it with…
Sometime last year Lexus launched its all new medium-sector luxury vehicle the IS 350. Most of you will be familiar with its popular predecessor, the IS 250, which sold very well in South Africa. After winning the hearts of many a driver the IS range was starting to date and required a face lift in…
At first sight BMW’s largest hybrid vehicle is not distinguishable from its siblings. In fact the only differentiator from the outside is the rather large ‘Active Hybrid’ badge on the C-pillar of the vehicle. The usual 7 Series look is there, including the extensive use of chrome on the grill, front and rear bumpers, as…
When going on holiday locally or internationally you always ask yourself one question: Is the hotel centrally located. If it is, you’ll want to know if it will fulfil all your other requirements as well. The African Pride 15 on Orange Hotel will do just that. It is the preferred choice for discerning, well-travelled connoisseurs…
After its launch in 1961 the Jaguar E-Type took the world by storm thanks to its unique design and look. After three versions of the E-Type, Jaguar ceased production in 1975. Many of you CAs will have quickly calculated that it has taken Jaguar more than 35 years to come up with a replacement and…
The Golf VII GTI is the latest in the legendary GTI line from VW. The latest version does not seem markedly different from the VI, so what’s the big hype about? Well, the new shape has a softer and somewhat sophisticated look to it, with its smoothened edges and perfectly fit panels that have almost…
Everyone who visits Italy will praise it, but despite everything you hear about this magnificent country you’ll be amazed, surprised and delighted from you moment you arrive. Travelling through beautiful Italy (called the bel paese) will be an experience you’ll never forget. Effortless living Italy is the home of great artists like Michelangelo, Leonardo da…