Every fraternity has its rank and file, and when it comes to off-road vehicles, credit is due where it’s due. The Toyota Hilux consistently ranks as one of the top off-road vehicles available, and it has to be said, Toyota works hard to make their machines irresistible. More than style and creature comforts, however, they […]
Read more »That’s a silly question, as even those who rail against SUV drivers coo when looking at the new Ford Ranger. Every now and then, something comes along that sweeps away the previous ranking. It’s hard to remember when the Toyota Double Cab KZTE was every bakkie enthusiast’s dream car. The epitome of cool and tough, […]
Read more »It’s a fair observation to say that millions of people worldwide yearn to go camping but never get around to equipping themselves or the family to make it happen. Most humans alive had some kind of outdoor experience when they were younger. Some had the wonders of the African bush right on their doorstep, and […]
Read more »For most city dwellers, getting off-road is something we know is possible, but it remains peripheral to our daily lives. Even those of us fortunate enough to drive something sporty or luxurious yearn to get off the tar every now and then. The problem with sitting in a 4×4 vehicle on a trail, is that […]
Read more »Johannesburg might be known as the economic hub of South Africa, but there’s a lot more charm and fun to the city than just business. Did you know that there are well developed and very popular 4×4 tours in and around Johannesburg? From off-road ranges to deep bush experiences, the city has a lot to […]
Read more »South African motorists might be more swayed nowadays by new vehicle trends that move the markets, but Toyota’s reliability and performance remain common knowledge. Especially when getting off the beaten track (and tar roads), 4×4 vehicles dominate each year at the top end of their class. Even those who have opted for something else admit […]
Read more »When you’re all fired up about getting out into some wilderness, it’s a great feeling. Someone suggested it, and everyone loves it, and you’re already picturing how amazing it will be to get truly away from connected life! Then what happens? You start taking stock of what you’ll need, and some friends offer to bring […]
Read more »It’s a common opinion that nothing else out there right now really comes close to Ford’s Ranger 4×4 vehicles for aesthetic appeal, style, and performance. Kudos need to be given where they’re due, and Ford’s current Ranger offering is proving hard to beat, notwithstanding some obvious attempts at copying the sass by other automakers. It’s […]
Read more »Perhaps you said it? And you said it because you’ve been itching, you’ve been wondering, wondering whether you might be able to get into a Ford Ranger sometime and take it for a spin. Let’s be frank–This vehicle is knocking the socks off all competitors right now in the popularity stakes. Surely at least half […]
Read more »It still seems a surprise to many South Africans that one can simply hire the car of your dreams, although renting a 4×4 isn’t exactly hiring a sports car for an afternoon. With all due respect to sports cars, going fast and shining amongst the citizenry seem small aims when one considers the exuberant fun […]
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