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Hannes Oosthuizen

Cape Town

Consumer Experience Manager at Cars.co.za

@CarsSouthAfrica @worldcarawards judge. @sentimetal_by_cars.co.za manager https://t.co/jqtDkZH0Wy…

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  • 2 weeks ago | cars.co.za | Hannes Oosthuizen

    We like: Phenomenal performance, wonderful combination of supple ride and grip/traction, sinister appearance on the outside, high-tech cabin, acceptable fuel consumption We don’t like: Clunky transmission, eye-watering price Model: Mercedes-AMG S63 E Performance Price: R4 604 226 (April 2025, before options) Engine: 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 with plug-in hybrid assistance Transmission: 9-speed dual-clutch auto Power/Torque: 590 kW/1 430 Nm (combined) 0-100 kph: 3.3 sec (claimed) Claimed fuel...

  • 1 month ago | cars.co.za | Hannes Oosthuizen

    The 2025 World Car Awards winners were selected based on the votes of nearly 100 top international motoring journalists, including Cars.co.za’s Hannes Oosthuizen; the results were tabulated by KPMG. Now in its 21st year, the WCA has been the #1 awards programme in the world for 12th consecutive years in terms of media reach and analysis of 47 top global markets in AITASTIC’s 2024 media report.

  • 1 month ago | cars.co.za | Hannes Oosthuizen

    Speaking at the launch of the new product, Jaco de Kock – the CEO of the Pretoria-based firm – said that SVI was well aware that most South African consumers could simply not afford the significant investment that B4- or B6-level discreet armouring packages require. Therefore, SVI set out to develop a considerably more cost-effective solution to combat hijacking attempts specifically: SVI LITE.

  • 1 month ago | cars.co.za | Hannes Oosthuizen

    This is the final stage before the winners are announced on April 16 at the 2025 New York International Auto Show. The results (tabulated by KPMG) are based on votes cast by nearly 100 top international motoring journalists, including Cars.co.za’s Hannes Oosthuizen, South Africa’s longest-serving judge.

  • 2 months ago | cars.co.za | Hannes Oosthuizen

    It seems like not so long ago that Aston Martin wheeled out a “new” V8 Vantage in 2018, by all means a solid offering, boasting all the traits we’ve always admired the British sports- and supercar marque for – drop-dead looks, stonking performance and great exhaust sounds. A lot has happened in the junior supercar market since then, with the usual suspects (most notably Porsche and Ferrari) launching improved or all-new models in the past 7 years.

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Hannes Oosthuizen
Hannes Oosthuizen @HannesCars
24 Apr 25

All that effort and trouble to make a 2dr Ford Sapphire. Facebook Marketplace find in Cape Town. https://t.co/95PqHYEqrT

Hannes Oosthuizen
Hannes Oosthuizen @HannesCars
23 Apr 25

RT @SentiMETAL_ZA: Ferrari began a long lineage of front-engined V12 super grand tourers with the 365 GTB/4 “Daytona”. @WLutjeharms drives…

Hannes Oosthuizen
Hannes Oosthuizen @HannesCars
21 Apr 25

Actually had some great drives in the 2nd-gen car!

SentiMETAL by Cars.co.za
SentiMETAL by Cars.co.za @SentiMETAL_ZA

The iconic Mazda MX-5 offers an affordable entry point into the world of sports car ownership and has been putting smiles on enthusiasts’ faces for decades. We gather all 4 generations of the Japanese roadster for a group drive. https://t.co/K094EQZJPw https://t.co/241Hhc8x8J