Mini have gradually been expanding their product line since the first Cooper appeared in the early 2000′s. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Range Rover
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
Lamborghini Urus – The Lambo SUV
The Lamborghini Urus Concept was unveiled at the Beijing Auto Show. This is what we know: Continue reading
Range Rover Evoque Convertible Concept
Land Rover will unveil the Range Rover Evoque convertible at the Geneva Motorshow this year. With the idea being to introduce the worlds first premium sector off-roader, the Evoque Convertible already has the prize for ugliest car of the year.
How big is the roof going to be? Why would you want a convertible off-roader? Why would you want a convertible diesel? Why? Why? Why?
Johannesburg Motorshow: Show Stars
Thursday marked the start of Johannesburg International Motorshow or JIMS. As usual, there was much eye candy as some cars. Here are my highlights from this year: Continue reading
Johannesburg Motorshow: Show Stars
Thursday marked the start of Johannesburg International Motorshow or JIMS. As usual, there was much eye candy as some cars. Here are my highlights from this year: Continue reading
A Hideous Maserati
This image leaked out yesterday of the upcoming Maserati SUV. All I can say is OH MY GOD ITS HIDEOUS!
Based on the Jeep Grand Cherokee it will be squared against the Range Rover and Porsche Cayenne. Power will be from the Maserati GT’s 4,7l V8 with a 3,0l V6 for Europe.
None of that matters though, because now there is an SUV uglier than the Porsche Cayenne.
Daddy Wants: Toyota FJ Cruiser
In the spirit of the Fiat 500, Mini, Hummer and Chrysler 300C, Toyota has joined the ranks of adding in a retro themed vehicle to its current lineup. Meet the FJ Cruiser. Continue reading
Top Gear in Quotes by Andy Willman
Andy Willman is the producer in charge of Top Gear, that favourite show of us petrol heads. If you read these quotes from an interview he did with Daily Telegraph, it actually isn’t about controlling 3 idiots and more carefully constructed.
This of course differs from life with me, where my friends have to constantly keep check of me. Continue reading
Thanks Isuzu!

So Oppikoppi is only 66 Days away (How awesome yes?) and this require much preparation. Car-Life LIVE! will be representing, and the champs at Isuzu are helping us get there, along with our tent, women, beer and whatever other stuff you’re supposed to take to Oppikoppi.
Check out our ride, a Diesel KB 300 D-Teq 4×4 Double Cab. As luxurious as an off-roader can get without being a Range Rover, and mean enough to simply flatten anything the ‘Koppi has to throw at it. Bring it!






