MercuryLife CARS

Howzit my China… or not.

Adin Walls — Thu, 24 May 2012 10:29:06 +0000

I noticed an article about a long term test on a GWM vehicle noting that on paper it’s a really good buy. But you don’t drive cars on paper. You drive them in full view of the public. And in South Africa, your car is your advert. If you’re going for an interview for the [...]

New Corsa Bakkie looks like the cat woman

Adin Walls — Tue, 01 May 2012 14:14:24 +0000

I read a comment from a writer from a local CAR magazine saying that the new Corsa Bakkie’s interesting looks grew on him. Honestly, I’m a bit bored of this type of chivalry in the SA motor reviewing industry. Let’s be honest, and I’m a huge Corsa Bakkie fan, that it’s the ugliest small bakkie [...]

You must be Juking…

Adin Walls — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:33:55 +0000

I created this blog, not as a place to seek after boring car-facts and such nonesense, but to post photos, be incredibly opinionated and express my love for cars. Due to a long holiday from this, I have a fair amount of car-bloggery stored up in the ol’ tank. Especially considering that I accidentally deleted [...]

Hyundai i20 – all round good guy

Adin Walls — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 15:45:24 +0000

If you have a Hyundai you are boring. At least that’s what I hear from Mike Naicker. But a guy like Mike isn’t thinking of comfort for the wife and kids or safety. Mike wants to get from point A to point B fast and flashy… like. And my theory is that Hyundai is the [...]

Why stop the old Renault Clio?

Adin Walls — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 06:22:56 +0000

Why did they stop making the old Renault Clio? They rebadged it as a Vavavoom when the new one came out and everyone was happy. Including Renault sales people. Well one of the reasons was to make way for their inferior Dacia. I’m talking about the Sandero. No ABS, no airbags, and a worse performing [...]

First impression: VW Polo Vivo

Adin Walls — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 08:32:32 +0000

I got a lift from the panelbeaters today in a new VW Polo Vivo. The Polo has always been a good car. The interior is sturdy and everything you need is there. Height adjustable seatbelts, airbags, cupholders, all sorts of hidey holes and a multimedia stereo with Bluetooth for your handsfree. But the proof of [...]

Mazda 2 Sedan pics – thoughts?

Adin Walls — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 05:58:15 +0000

Personally, I think this and the BMW 1 Series hatch to sedan conversion are the only ones that have worked. The old Megan hatch to sedan conversion, looked like they had pasted the boot on with sellotape. The Ikon, while not a bad car, went from funky hatch to bland generic “man with wife and [...]

Driven: Renault Twingo – the underated small-car legend

Adin Walls — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 08:12:41 +0000

Arriving at the Renault dealer I was met by a soccer mom, well that’s what she looked like anyway. So I’m thinking, “How on earth is this lady going to sell a zippy small car to a young guy like me?” Well, I was about to find out. She starts with a monologue on how [...]

The Opel Astra… no great shakes?

Adin Walls — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 15:45:02 +0000

The reality that has always haunted Opel is the delay behind key rival, VW. Clearly, way behind on the market-share front, they need to pull something unique out the bag to compete. The new Opel Astra has cool stuff like on-board computer and cruise control as standard features. And the overall appearance seems to be [...]

Koenigsegg test by Jeremy Clarkson [video]

Adin Walls — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 09:33:59 +0000

Can’t see the clip: click here