AUDI A4 ALLROAD FOR ALL MZANSI ROADS

On motoring launches we scribes get to explore the more arcane, secluded passages of tarmac in our country. If one has the time, a healthy balance on the fuel card and a keen sense of adventure, traversing the nation's roads could be quite rewarding indeed.

VOLVO REFRESHES S60, V60, XC60

In what can only be described as a product onslaught, Volvo South Africa has promised to introduce a new range of S60, V60 and XC60 models into the country around the fourth quarter this year. These are not all-new versions, but merely facelifts. I say merely with caution, because revisions are quite noticeable, even under the skin.

AUDI RS Q3 BREAKS OUT!

Audi has become the first of the premium car makers to offer a high-performance version of its smallest crossover SUV, the Q3. Called the RS Q3, the little fuming frankfurter has very promising numbers, and dare I say, a very promising future in South Africa when it lands here hopefully around October or November.

AMAZINGLY FRUGAL CITROEN TECH FOR GENEVA 2013

A new technology from enterprising French car company Citroën will be on show at the 2013 Geneva International Motor Show. The hi-tech stuff of course has to do with using less fossil fuels and possibly saving the planet, if it’s not too late already.

FERRARI NAMED MOST POWERFUL BRAND

Ferrari is the world’s most powerful brand. And not simply in the opinion of millions of Prancing Horse enthusiasts all over the world or, indeed, the clients that continue to buy the cars built at Maranello year after year, but according to the annual list compiled by leading brand valuation experts, Brand Finance.

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 7 NOW IN MZANSI

As I drive the new Golf (mark 7) down in picturesque Port Elizabeth and surrounds, I am reminded of all the bits that make a legend. Like the fact that Golf has never changed its name since the Mk1 went on sale in 1978. One name, one brand, one legend, one Golf. And how, the Golf 7 is here, and I’m behind the wheel.

NEW CITROEN DS LINE MEMBER LAUNCHED

The Citroën DS Line has been further enhanced with the addition of its latest member, the DS3 VTi 82 Design.

VOLKSWAGEN ENGEN CUP SERIES KICKS OFF

THE popular single-make Engen Volkswagen Cup series kicks off its national 2013 season at Kyalami on Saturday, 23 February. The field of Volkswagen Polo Vivo race cars will again be the biggest field competing in the Super Series.