Who would have thought that a Skype session about the Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR would get me so excited? Before I would have demanded I be invited on the launch to drive it (such a diva). But now with d*ckhead Corona around, driving a new car is not possible. Thankfully, the lovely people at Volkswagen realised that us journos were about to lose our minds and so decided…
I have been rather quiet the past few weeks while I wrap my head around what is happening in our world at this moment. It is both overwhelming and terrifying, to say the least. I know that everyone is suffering in some way, may it be financially or mentally. I am extremely fortunate and privileged, yet I find myself in both these camps. As the money dries up…
It always amazes me when someone says that they would never buy a new car. It is closely followed by, “Do you know how much money you lose the minute it drives off the showroom floor?” These people are generally not professional car-buyers or even in the motoring world. Why are people so against buying a new car? Depreciation off the showroom floor can and should not be…
I can’t even recall how many times I hear someone comment on South Africa’s car market and just how expensive cars are these days. And while I cannot agree more (I would struggle to afford a car myself), the local car market has tried to do what it can to remain affordable. New vehicle price increases have remained below inflation for more than two years now. Despite this,…
It has been a while since I posted about hijackings, in fact, it has been a while since I have posted anything at all. That is because I have been travelling across America on a much-needed holiday. But you were never far from my mind. While gorging myself on everything deep fried, I chatted to a few locals about crime and specifically about hijackings and cars being stolen.…
Do you guys recall the video I posted last year about Rola Motor City? I described it as the ‘Disney World of dealerships’ because it really is. Eight brands in one convenient location with a 4X4 course to boot. I went to see them last week after my husband sold his car to Rola Volkswagen Malmesbury and had the most incredible experience. I wanted to find out more…
