GR FOUR, now for more – Toyota GR Corolla Auto Review
The hot hatchback formula is one that is dear to many a car enthusiast’s heart, with many different ways to approach the pint sized fun recipe. The Toyota GR Corolla has always done that by wearing its rally DNA on its sleeve, and now the facelifted version doubles down on that personality while making the […]
Doing the rounds for the long run – MG ZS Hybrid+
MG has had a bit of a glow-up, with a big round of updates to their cars. And one of those new kids, the revised ZS Hybrid+ has been living with us for a good while now, and it’s given us plenty of time to look past the press-release shine and see what this SUV […]
It’s a Big Country, Man – 2025 Mini Countryman JCW All4 Review
Mini have been on a bit of roll recently. A new Cooper, an all-new all-electric Aceman, and to top it off, a new Countryman. While the Countryman was the first BMW made Mini to boldly go into a market where no Mini has gone before, namely the urban SUV sector, it has been such a […]
Proper with a P… HEV – Lexus RX450h+ Review
Since its debut in the late 1990s, the RX has been a cornerstone of Lexus’ global success. It gave the brand a solid foothold in the luxury SUV segment and became an ambassador for hybrid tech at a time when competitors were still wary of electrification. Over time, this line has grown on that same […]
Big Cat Energy – Jaguar F-Pace P250 Review
Growing up in good old Brazil, I think it’s fair to say that at any point I probably had more actual jaguars around me than Jags – the cars were just not a very familiar sight. So my appreciation for the brand came from a distant and sometimes digital appreciation, or maybe an XJ220 die […]
Snake Bite – Dodge Viper GTS Review
During the 1980s, Chrysler Corporation experienced a significant resurgence. Under the leadership of Chairman Lee Iaccoca—well known for his role at Ford Division and his involvement with the Mustang—Chrysler began generating profits after a prolonged period of financial difficulty. The introduction of the Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth K-cars, as well as the development of the […]
Ace’s High – 2025 Mini Aceman JCW Review
With all-electric versions of just about every aspect of their range, Mini is making no bones about a definite intention to be an all-electric brand. This intention has only recently become more apparent with the launch of the first Mini to be built on a bespoke EV platform. Called the Aceman, it’s the brand’s first […]
Cub can pounce – Jaguar E-Pace P250 AWD Review
There’s something exciting about stepping into a brand you’ve never driven before, especially when it carries as much heritage as Jaguar. The E-Pace was my first encounter with the marque, and it sets an interesting tone as the smallest SUV in the lineup. Positioned just below the F-Pace, it aims to deliver the commanding driving […]
Fronx and Centre – 2025 Suzuki Fronx Review
It isn’t every day we get an entirely new model from Suzuki, so when we do, its kind of a big deal. The Swift, Ignis, Jimny and Vitara have been Suzuki namesakes for a generation, so to have a something like “Fronx” join the party, we all sit up and take notice. The name Fronx […]
For the buzzy bees out there – VW ID. Buzz Cargo Review
Here comes Tarmac Life’s resident van guy — back behind the wheel of something that’s equal parts workhorse and show pony. The ID. Buzz Cargo capitalises on all the talk that the “regular” ID. Buzz managed to created since its unveiling, all while offering a work van package that will make for the most stylish […]