Hot hatchbacks have been considered the saving grace for a lot of consumers, since they offered the same level of performance as compared to sportscars, but at a fraction of the price with added practicality. However today’s hot hatchbacks have evolved and become unrecognisable from their ancestors in relation to a change in philosophy. Does …
Porsche, Lamborghini, Ferrari, and Jaguar are the type of cars you would likely picture if I asked you to mention iconic cars of the 1960s. I mean who would blame you? The brands mentioned above have offered legendary cars in their own right, but what if I told you that one French car manufacturer deserves …
This car’s speciality is not based on merit, meaning that it has no racing pedigree, nor it had decade-defining performance. At face value it’s just a pretty 2+2 GT car, but beyond the surface this car has starred more than once alongside one of the most iconic fictional characters in movie history. The car in …
Don’t let its size fool you, this small sedan carried the weight of Alfa Romeo to new heights filled with financial and motorsport success. The first to bare the iconic three letters that we now perceive as the top performance trim for the brand. The car was so beloved that a third party company authorised …
A sedan that ushered in new entrants to the luxury executive sedan segment, a sedan that was way ahead of its time, and a sedan owned by a respected musician. What is that sedan? The Acura Legend. I will try to convince you as to why the Legend is so special and why it deserves …
In recent months the car community has been in a deep frenzy when Acura revived the Integra nameplate, by showing multiple teaser images, videos and the silhouette of the vehicle. Today I’ll be giving you brief rundown of the Integra nameplate and its significant contribution to the car community. Before heading straight to the point, …
On today’s final episode on the automotive series about women and cars, we look at 10 women who had made an impact on motorsport. 1. Joan Newton Cuneo The earliest trailblazer on the racing scene. Her first racing debut occurred in 1905 where she participated in the first Gideon Tour. The tour was 1335 miles …
On today’s automotive series about women and cars, we are taking a look on scientific, political and engineering breakthroughs these women had discovered that shaped the way cars are made and utilized today. 1. Florence Lawrence Known as the first celebrity for appearing on films during the dawn of cinema in the 1900s. She made …
On today’s automotive series about women and cars, we’ll be going in depth on female figures who played their parts in sketching, designing and leading the aesthetics of the automobile. 1. Helene Rother She is one of the earliest automotive designers. Born in Germany and migrated to France where she was a jewelry designer. Then …
First off, Happy Woman’s Day to all the women in the Republic of South Africa, especially those who are enthusiastic about cars. To commemorate this special occasion I’ve compiled a list of 10 women who laid the foundation for others in the automotive industry. 1. Bertha Benz The wife of automotive pioneer Karl Benz. She …