2013 will sees almost 100 new cars reach our shores. There will be even more that appear on the International circuit and a number of super-exotics emerge. Here are the cars I’m most looking forward to: Continue reading
Tag Archives: Alfa Romeo
The Peak of Car Design
In the 125 years that the car has existed there have been some superstars of design: The Jaguar E-Type, Mercedes 300SL and Ferrari 275 GTS. There have been some horrors too – the Pontiac Aztek and AMC Pacer both come to mind. Continue reading
Alfa Romeo 8C General Lee
Not sure if this is incredible or appalling. Someone bought an Alfa Romeo 8C, one of the most beautiful cars in the world, and painted it in the colours of General Lee. Continue reading
Girls of JIMS
The only point that car shows exist. Yes, the showgirls. Basically, at JIMS, the Alfa Romeo girls and the girls who hosted the MINI Coupe party were the best by miles. Continue reading
I’ve Been Sick Ok!
Sadly I haven’t had a chance to blog this week. Sorry guys. My bad! Here goes a summery of some news: Continue reading
Goose Wants A Mini – Matt says NO!
Right, the awesome account director at work who goes by the auspsce of Snowgoose has decided she wants a new Mini. Not a new car, a new Mini. It is now my job to convince her that this is a bad idea and the money should be spent on something faster, better and cooler. Continue reading
Cars You Hear Before You See

So our VIP, Dave, was joining in the Twitter convo earlier of which cars you hear before you see them. Now some of the cars mentioned by people were… terrible frankly. The requirement for me to put a car on the list is it must sound nice and must be road legal. Racing cars don’t count. Also, most of these cars are quiet when driving normally, its only when you belt it that they sing. List after the jump. Continue reading
Matt’s Shopping List -Take 2
A few weeks ago I set up a list of requirements and a budget for Car-Life GP. In that time I have fiddled with my ideas and plans and such and have decided I can work with possibly a new car, or a used car. The budget has shrunk to R400 000. And Go! Continue reading
Thoughts on Used Cars
A few weeks back I announced that I was hunting for a new car. Since then I haven’t found the right car but I have learnt some things about buying used cars. Continue reading
New Lancias That Only Exist In Photoshop
Remember two years ago or so when FIAT when shopping and came home with the Chrysler group? Well, FIAT is going to be ‘borrowing’ some of its Chrsylers and selling them in Europe as Lancias. Except the work seems to just be a Photoshop job and not a real car. Continue reading








