Honda’s brand new Hornet reveals its sting
Every owner had a reason why the original Honda Hornet was so good, but two things remained constant: It was great fun to ride and affordable too. Now the Hornet flies again, as the new Honda CB750. The original 1998 CB600F Hornet grew to be a hugely popular bike, for many reasons. Its compact, naked form was nimble around town,...
Toyota Corolla 1.8 XR Hybrid – Review
What do Tom Hanks, Leo di Caprio, Salma Hayek, and Julia Roberts have in common? Besides wealth and fame, these celebs were early adopters of the Toyota Prius hybrid car. Tesla wasn’t around yet, the electric RAV4 didn’t get off the ground, and General Motors had killed its electric child, the EV1. The best way to drive home your...
Energica Eva and Ego – Review
On South Africa’s roads, electric motorcycles are even more of a rarity than electric cars. We sent UZAIR ABDUL-KARRIM to ride and report on Energica’s lightning-fast electric road bikes: the Ego and the Eva. Before visiting Energica’s lair on the banks of the Vaal River, I wanted to know what I would be dealing with. So, I did some reading...
Essence Bye Bye Panda Eyes! mascara – Review
Bye Bye Panda Eyes! mascara promises no smudging, but how effective is it? DELIA LOUW put it to the test. Mascara options run the gamut of lash-beautifying features, whether you desire volume, length, definition or all the above. Your choice will depend on your priorities, but most users agree that dark under-eye half moons are a big no-no. The pitch Bye Bye...
Volvo shows teaser pic of electric EX30
Volvo has released a single teaser image of its forthcoming baby SUV, the EX30. It will reveal the car fully on the 7th of June (2023) and orders will open the same day. Volvo did not indicate what customers can expect to pay. The EX30, the second purpose-built electric Volvo after the EX 90 (picture below), is an important car...
Next MINI Cooper could have a 400 km range
The new, all-electric MINI Cooper will be available in two model variants, E and SE, with different battery sizes and power outputs. Even the entry-level Cooper E could almost double the range of the current SE, making the newcomers more than mere city cars. MINI is one of many established carmakers ditching the internal combustion engine (ICE) in favour of...
Livall MT1 Smart Cycling Helmet – Review
Cycling helmets haven’t developed much over the past century. They have become more impact resistant, but where’s the smart tech, like Bluetooth and indicators? Michael MacIntyre tested the Livall MT1, an intelligent cycling helmet. Bicycle riding is a healthy and popular activity, but it comes with its own set of risks. This makes it important to use high-quality protective gear....
Porsche Taycan – Review
Is the Taycan-without-a-suffix a lesser car than its more expensive Taycan siblings? Justus Visagie drove it to find out, and discovered the car has a specific talent that very few cars possess. What is it? It’s simply called the Porsche Taycan and it occupies the bottom rung on the fully electric model range’s price and performance list. At R2 262 000,...
Front Runner Camp Kitchen Utensil Set – Review
Sometimes the best quality comes at a modest price, Sonya Schoeman discovers, testing the Front Runner Camp Kitchen Utensil Set while exploring the Karoo. Search for any variation on “camping kitchen set” and there’s not much that will compare to this 24-piece set for R649. A web search kicked up a few smaller camping sets and numerous picnic sets, but...
WiTaxi and Netstar give taxi commuters free internet
The vehicle tracking company Netstar, in partnership with Vodacom Business, is giving taxi commuters internet connectivity through a free in-taxi service, WiTaxi. Passengers can now access free Wi-Fi of up to 1GB per day from their smartphones when using Toyota minibus taxis equipped with Netstar trackers. These telematics devices installed in Toyota minibuses double up as Wi-Fi routers. “South Africa’s taxi...
