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Author Archives: Andrew Leopold

Competent Honda Civic let down by little details

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Honda finds itself on the back foot leading up to the launch of the newest Honda Civic sedan. Delayed model launches and a shortage of dealer stock caused by the flooding in Japan and Thailand have handed a considerable market … Read more »

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Peugeot promises more in 2012

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French carmaker Peugeot is celebrating a decade of doing business in South Africa by earmarking new models as well as a first-of-its-kind full maintenance plan on all new cars sold this year. Peugeot is hoping to shake off a sluggish … Read more »

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Chevrolet Utility: More than just a new badge

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It has been a quiet year for the Chevrolet brand in South Africa but with the Chevrolet Utility I’m convinced the best has been saved for last. With the Corsa’s strong foundation never too far from view, transition with the … Read more »

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Auris hybrid and TRD models tease with insipid results

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Here’s Toyota’s predicament and by all marketing speak it’s a doozie: Toyota has developed its 4th-generation hybrid engine – while many are still to unveil their first – but with the FT-86 on the way also has a performance obligation … Read more »

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Foton Thunda a commercial workbench but tarmac its toughest obstacle

In this episode of motoring with Andrew Leopold and Heart 104.9fm, sponsored by Burchmores We drive the Foton Thunda 2.2 diesel and wonder if the Isuzu KB Series is worth the higher price Great cars on auction at Burchmore’s in … Read more »

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Awkward looks for Micra and will chunky Swift have performance to match

In this episode of motoring with Andrew Leopold on Heart 104.9fm, sponsored by Burchmore’s Nissan fumble Micra’s dinky styling but new economical engines are a blast Chunky Suzuki Swift hatch debuts at JIMS but will the 1.6-litre engine match the … Read more »

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Does the Chevrolet Sonic jump through rings

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Take a moment with the Chevrolet brochure and specifically to those vehicles priced below R160 000. Here, the newly-launched Sonic joins the Chevrolet Spark and the Aveo, arming the brand with a three-prong attack on the market. That’s comparable to brands … Read more »

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Review: Endearing Kia Picanto improves on image

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This time last year Kia was abuzz with news that its Sportage had been chosen as a Car Of The Year finalist – a worthy candidate in the eyes of many esteemed motoring hacks. Despite not winning, the Sportage secured … Read more »

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VW Passat behaves almost too well and upcoming M3 engine could be turbo charged

In this episode of motoring with Andrew Leopold and Heart 104.9fm, sponsored by Burchmore’s Bigger than its premium German rivals and crisp detailed looks but why is Passat a hard sell for VW? For as long as M3 history goes, … Read more »

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