Author Archive

MOTORING: ALFA’S HOOLIGAN: There’s a perception amongst the world’s motoring communities that you can’t consider yourself a true petrol head until you’ve owned an Alfa Romeo. Brent Ellis drives the new MiTo.
MOTORING : LE GRAND GÉANT SYMPATHIQUE: The Peugeot 3008: It started out as an ugly French pudding but transformed beneath Brent Ellis’ butt cheeks and rewrote his definition of a Peugeot.
MOTORING : THE BELLISSIMO FIAT 500C: Combining the small car and convertible experience with a large helping of retro cool, the Fiat 500C is sure to put a giddy smile on your face, writes Brent Ellis.
MOTORING: MORE MAD CITROËNS: Citroën has recently shown the world some of the most incredible designs and concept cars, and slowly but surely these awesome party tricks are creeping into production models.

MOTORING: CHEVY’S NEW SPARK: Brent Ellis loves cheap cars. They’re small, light, usually fun to drive and a perfect start to the car-owning world. He checks out the new Chevrolet Spark.
MOTORING: NISSAN 370Z ROADSTER: Brent Ellis was out and proud, with the top down, driving Nissan’s new 370Z Roadster in the recent Joburg Pride parade. He delivers his verdict on this gutsy stunner.
MOTORING: DODGE CALIBER: Brent Ellis is introduced to the new “face-lifted” Dodge Caliber and finds that while the changes might not be obvious, you simply need to slide inside.
MOTORING: CHEVROLET LUMINA SS UTE: Mamba’s motoring stud Brent Ellis takes the Chevrolet Lumina SS Ute for a spin and declares it “fabulously loud, scary, insanely quick and very dangerous”.
MOTORING: THE NEW POLO: The recently-launched new Volkswagen Polo hatch is vastly superior to its predecessors, writes Brent Ellis – who admits to finally becoming a VW convert.
MOTORING: HONDA ACCORD TOURER: Mommy Wagon? We think not! Brent Ellis falls in love with Honda’s Accord Tourer, finding himself particularly intrigued by its sporty derriere.