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Francois Lottering


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Old Wheelers Club gears up for 40th bash

THE Old Wheelers Club will celebrate its 40th anniversary in October. The club was born out of a need to create a safe social gathering for lovers of classic vehicles. In June 1986, 26 vintage enthusiasts met to encourage the…

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New Isuzu D-Max range brings major upgrades

While the Isuzu brand is a household name in Namibia, its latest offering highlights a modern design and greater capability than local buyers are used to. Known for efficiency, durability and reliability, the bakkie family has received a comprehensive mid-cycle…

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Dippenaar and Swan conquer Tara rally

The Tara Rally is renowned for its punishing terrain, high speeds, and exhausting hours behind the wheel.Those who dare to conquer it widely describe it as the mother of all rallies.Spanning three days, the event covered 486km, including roughly 190km…

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Selecting car of the year no easy task

Driving a vehicle that has scooped a car of the year (Coty) title carries undeniable prestige.But what criteria must a vehicle meet to earn such an accolade?Top Revs sat down with Daphna Muller from Audi Centre Windhoek after the Audi…

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Omaruru enduro tests riders’ limits

The third leg of the national enduro championship recently moved to the dry and warm Omaruru terrain, offering riders a distinct shift in scenery. Omaruru dished up savannah and grasslands alongside miles of thick sandy stretches – a stark contrast…

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Crashes, mechanical failures mark circuit racing championship

The second leg of the National Circuit Racing Championship was a challenging one, with low entry numbers, mechanical failures and an accident that brought racing to a halt. Driver Horazio “Rassie” Rietz escaped injury after his Volkswagen Golf reportedly developed…

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The new RAV4 screams driver’s delight

Since the very first Toyota RAV4 debuted in the southern African market in 1994, it has undergone aesthetic and performance evolution multiple times. That future is now here, packed into the latest RAV4, as Pupkewitz Toyota sales consultant Rashaad Matjila…

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Zirkas Racing dials in for national circuit leg

What does it take to be a racing driver? The answers are as diverse as the cars on the track. While Namibian motorsport enthusiasts love rally, circuit, and oval racing, each discipline demands a distinct skill set. Unlike rallies, where…

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Huge turnout for cross-border race wars

The long-awaited Race Wars between South Africa and Namibia drew a bumper crowd that exceeded all expectations as competitors let loose at the Tony Rust Race Track outside Windhoek recently. Drag racing is a highly popular global platform for speed…

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Mahindra camper cuts overlanding costs

Despite rocketing fuel prices, hardcore campers cannot resist the call of the wild. This is where a custom-designed Mahindra camper, built by South Africa’s Moremi Trailers and showcased at the kykNET Outdoor Expo in Windhoek, steps in. While a Mahindra…

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Swakop rally records tight finishes

There were only two seconds separating first and second place in the CR 3 class of the Swakopmund national rally championship this past weekend, a testament to just how tight the contest was. Siblings Mathys and Anja Pretorius out performed…

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All roads lead to the Destinator

The Mitsubishi Destinator is an all-rounder and has entered the segment that fits between a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) and a sport utility vehicle (SUV). This seven-seater offers luxury for both passengers and driver, while entering the compact crossover SUV segment…

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