Archives for Matt Campbell

Toyota Hilux (2021) International Launch Review

Sep 8th, 2020

There’s a lot in store for the SA bakkie market – including an upcoming update to the market-leading Toyota Hilux. What should we expect from the upgrades? Our Australian correspondent drove a refreshed... Read More

Isuzu D-Max (2021) International Launch Review

Matt Campbell

Sep 1st, 2020

We know there's a facelift coming for the market-leading Toyota Hilux, but the most anticipated ALL-NEW bakkie heading for Mzansi is the next-generation Isuzu D-Max. It will go on sale in the 2nd half of... Read More

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport (2020) International Launch Review

Matt Campbell

Mar 27th, 2020

The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport has been updated with new technology, a slightly revised look and a number of other changes. Do the changes help this bakkie-based Adventure SUV stand out in a segment dominated by the... Read More

BMW X6 (2020) International Launch Review

Matt Campbell

Feb 10th, 2020

Before BMW released the gargantuan X7, the audacious 7 Series facelift and, most recently, the utterly-divisive grille treatment of the upcoming 4 Series coupe, the X6 premium SUV coupe was easily the... Read More

Toyota Corolla (2020) International Launch Review

Matt Campbell

Dec 24th, 2019

The Toyota Corolla has been an integral part of many global markets for several decades, but never before has the Japanese compact sedan been this striking, smart and, dare we say it... aesthetically... Read More

Mazda3 (2019) International Launch Drive

Matt Campbell

Feb 5th, 2019

With the 4th-generation Mazda3, the Hiroshima-based firm draws clearer distinctions between the sporty hatchback and stylish sedan versions of its compact car. It's also keen to challenge volume-selling... Read More

Facelifted Ford Ranger 2.0 bi-turbo (2019) International Launch Review

Matt Campbell

Nov 21st, 2018

The Ford Ranger has changed its ways. The facelifted version of the big-selling bakkie has seen some important alterations, including the most obvious one: the introduction of a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder bi-turbo diesel... Read More

Toyota Corolla Hatchback (2019) International Launch Review

Matt Campbell

Oct 19th, 2018

The Toyota Auris is gone – and this is its replacement: a Corolla Hatch. It has more style than virtually any Corolla that preceded it, but is there any substance beneath the pumped up kicks?... Read More

Hyundai Santa Fe (2018) International Launch Review

Matt Campbell

Jul 20th, 2018

The Hyundai Santa Fe is back for a 3rd generation, with the 7-seat SUV aiming to offer more to buyers in many ways: more space, more style, more safety and more value. Our Aussie correspondent, Matt Campbell takes... Read More

Isuzu MU-X (2018) International Launch Review

Matt Campbell

Oct 18th, 2017

General Motors and its Chevrolet brand will soon no longer feature in the South African new vehicle marketplace, but Isuzu (and Opel) will forge ahead on their own steam from 2018. However, don't assume that... Read More