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Size is not all that important

Top Gear A few short years ago, you’d have been laughed out of court if you predicted that a Jaguar mid-size luxury saloon would be powered by a mere 2.0 litre engine. (more…)

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October 17, 2013

Motoring

Hyundai Sonata: Strong on style, value

TOP GEAR While it is said beauty is in the eye of the beholder, most eyes seem to say “aye” to the Sonata’s styling. (more…)

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October 10, 2013

Motoring

Volvo V40 CC T5 AWD: Characterful, comfortable all-weather Swede

TOP GEAR I have to admit to being one of those souls who feared for the future of Volvo when Ford baled out of its Premier Auto Group commitments. (more…)

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October 3, 2013

Motoring

Frankfurt is a petrol head’s nirvana

TOP GEAR The Frankfurt Motor Show, held every two years, is the one show any petrol head simply must get to see even if attendance requires good reserves of stamina as the exhibition grounds are just so vast. (more…)

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September 26, 2013

Motoring

More Land Rover — less hairdresser

TOP GEAR In terms of the Land Rover/Range Rover model line-up, the Freelander 2 is the entry-level model but in its latest iteration, to call it “entry level” borders on heresy as it has acquired a greater visual robustness accompanied by an enhanced specification and greater luxury. (more…)

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September 19, 2013

Motoring

Honda CR-V 2.4 Executive AWD: A classy, versatile all-rounder

TOP GEAR I’ve stated often enough that in my opinion, and it seems I’m far from alone in holding this view, Honda lost its mojo in the last 10 years or so. Their once exciting range of offerings took on a bland hue such that some of them…

September 12, 2013

Motoring

Kia Sorento Sluggish gearbox spoils package

TOP GEAR It’s safe to say that everyone knows Kia is a Korean product and that it’s a blood brother of Hyundai. Everyone knows too that Kia has made huge strides in the current millennium, providing vehicles that are good lookers, vehicles that are practical and vehicles that…

September 5, 2013

Motoring

Hyundai Veloster 1.6 manual* More show than go

Top Gear Familiarity and the passage of time can seriously rearrange initial perceptions of pretty well anything, but especially cars. (more…)

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August 29, 2013

Motoring

Suaver Swede rolls in

Top Gear (Our correspondent attended the launch of the new 60 series Volvo models in South Africa and advises that all comments herein refer to the SA market. Please consult your local dealer for details of model availability in Zimbabwe) (more…)

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