Anton Willemse Jnr

No need to reinvent the wheel

The competition within the bakkie market has been spiking recently, with the introduction of the all-new Ford Ranger and the imminent arrival of the Volkswagen Amarok. Toyota’s answer to this renewed onslaught on its rule of the bakkie roost comes in the form of the formidable Hilux GR-S. Anton Willemse Jnr recently put it through its paces.

The French way of doing things

The French are known for many things – croissants, the Eiffel Tower and for building quirky cars. That‘s a thing of the past, though. These days there are some truly great products coming from La France. One of these is the medium-sized Renault Koleos SUV, which ANTON WILLEMSE JNR put through its paces.

Frenchness guaranteed

The crossover segment is an ever-growing and evolving market within the South African automotive landscape. So naturally, as a brand eager to prove itself, Citroën is looking to find their slice within this heavily saturated market with their Citroën C5 Aircross. ANTON WILLEMSE JNR takes a look at what it has to offer.

Heavy is the new crown

The B-SUV segment is the largest in the South African automotive industry, and the Urban Cruiser has been the pack leader ever since its introduction a few years ago. With the latest iteration of this popular model, Toyota is looking to continue this dominance. ANTON WILLEMSE JNR shares his initial impressions.

Walk the line

There’s a new Hyundai Tucson flagship in town, featuring all-wheel drive, a sporty and distinctive exterior design and a thoroughly modern and comfortable interior. ANTON WILLEMSE JNR reveals more about the brand-new N Line.

A real class act

With the introduction of the previous generation of the Mercedes-Benz GLC, it quickly became a global leader within its segment in terms of styling, luxury and capability. ANTON WILLEMSE JNR heads to Cape Town for a spin in the second generation and reports that the German brand is on track to remain ahead of the pack.

For the love of the brand

One life, live it. For many people, that saying is part their culture. For them, every trip, big or small, is an adventure. They are the living embodiment of the adventure lifestyle, and their beloved brand is the poster child for all things overlanding. Once a year, they all gather to celebrate all things Land Rover at the LandyFest. ANTON WILLEMSE JNR joined in the fun… and almost became the proud owner of a Landy in the process!

A gem amongst Mountains of gold

Upon first inspection, the Lydenburg (Mashishing) area doesn’t seem like an overly attractive destination for a weekend getaway. It serves as more of a stopover on the way to the Kruger and is regularly outshined by its sister town, Dullstroom. However, nestled in between the goldfields of the Steenkampsberg and Mauchsberg mountain ranges is a true gem – the Nooitgedacht Trout Lodge & Hatchery. ANTON WILLEMSE JNR reveals more.

Forcing away the Vibration

Tyre care is one of the most important parts of maintaining a vehicle. One of the first parts of tyre maintenance is wheel balancing. However, traditional wheel balancing has its limits, especially with off-road tyres. Fortunately, this issue can be avoided thanks to a new balancing method called Hunter Roadforce®, as ANTON WILLEMSE JNR discovers.

Test all limits in the Nissan Navara