Francois Lottering

Francois Lottering


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The Morris Traveller: A timber-framed classic

The Morris 1000 is a quintessential British economy car that first greeted the world at the 1948 London Motor Show. Manufactured by Morris Motors, the vehicle became an icon of its era, evolving through various iterations, including two-door saloons, quarter-tonne…

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Windhoek Motor Club awards best performers

The Windhoek Motor Club (WMC) celebrated its top performers this past weekend, recognising their contributions to motorsport at both local and regional levels. The awards spanned various disciplines, including circuit racing, motocross, go-karting and rallying. Club chairperson Richard Slamet noted…

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Amarok Pan Americana 2.3 TSI hits Namibian dealerships

Volkswagen has expanded its Amarok PanAmericana range in Namibia with the arrival of a petrol-powered variant that delivers more performance than many would expect. The perception among bakkie enthusiasts has long been that the Amarok PanAmericana 3.0-litre V6 diesel, producing…

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Namibian duo shines in SA off-road debut

Ruan Viviers and Cecil Koorts of Cema Racing are no strangers to the Namibian rally and circuit racing scenes, but the duo proved their mettle on South African soil this past weekend. Competing in their Dakar-spec CR-6 vehicle, the pair…

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Bikers unite for ‘ubuntu’ run at Karibib

KARIBIB in the Erongo region awoke on Sunday as around 100 bikers from various motorcycle clubs rode into town for the annual national Ubuntu Breakfast Run (UBR).The local children could not hide their excitement, standing for hours to admire the…

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Bikers unite for ‘ubuntu’ run at Karibib

Karibib in the Erongo region awoke on Sunday as around 100 bikers from various motorcycle clubs rode into town for the annual national Ubuntu Breakfast Run (UBR). The local children could not hide their excitement, standing for hours to admire…

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Size does not matter in the world of 4×4

The story of the 3- and 5-door Suzuki Jimny stretches back to 1970. Few could have imagined, 56 years ago, that the Jimny would become an iconic name in the small 4×4 segment. Over the decades, the Jimny has gone…

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Young Koorts off to UK race

Twelve-Year-Old Namibian kart racer Cecil Koorts Jr has received a surprise invite to compete at the elite United Kingdom (UK) Champions of the Future karting event at Silverstone against top international talent. Slated for 27 to 29 March, this year’s…

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The spirit of Ubuntu through motorcycling

At least 120 riders from various motor cycle clubs (MCCs) across the country will head to Karibib this Sunday for the annual Ubuntu Breakfast Run (UBF), as is custom with bikers across Africa. Event organiser and president of the Coded…

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VW’s Tiguan: a reliable SUV

• FRANCOIS LOTTERING The Volkswagen Tiguan can be summed up in one word: comfort. Founded 90 years ago with the Beetle as the affordable “people’s car”, Volkswagen (VW) has retained this philosophy, offering a range of models for every need.…

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From Kenya to Namibia in an Ineos Grenadier

TRAVELLING and working across Namibia means meeting people on grand adventures. Aabid Manji and his family from Kenya are no exception; their vehicle has turned heads and won them friends across the country. Travelling in an Ineos Grenadier, the first…

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