DieselDrive Magazine

LUNGS – FLORENCE AND THE MACHINE     Marketed & Distributed by Universal Music SA I was initially drawn to Lungs because of its interesting cover art, having not heard of the band prior to receiving it, but what a fantastic surprise! Florence Welch has a remarkable voice that’s difficult to describe or compare – it [...]

The outdoor life has a certain appeal to everyone, something that’s made visible more by the vehicles we choose to drive than in anything else. While SUVs and double-cab bakkies are extremely practical due to its additional space and higher ride height, there’s also a subconscious element involved – something about knowing that you can [...]

Sometimes, going back to basics can be a good idea. Christo van Gemert went to Munich with BMW, to see how it has applied this philosophy to it’s upcoming Megacity Vehicle. Hands up, those who’ve heard or used the phrase, “let’s not reinvent the wheel”. It makes sense, in away. Some things are already as [...]

Its renaissance has the potential to spawn best-selling books and award-winning documentaries. Its rise to the latest flavour of the moment is seen as either foolhardy or a pivotal moment for sustainable mobility. We are talking of the world’s renewed infatuation with the electric car, with models blooming all over the global automotive stage and [...]

At DieselDrive we’re in the fortunate position to travel regularly within the South African borders, whether it’s for the fun of it, lazy Sunday-afternoon sight-seeing or while attending a launch. DieselDrive Destinations is a brand new monthly feature in which we highlight a special place we’ve visited, giving advice on activities and – where possible [...]

SOLDIER OF LOVE – SADE    Marketed & Distributed by Sony Music I was a mere five years old when Sade’s debut album, Diamond Life, was released, sparking a highly successful career in the eighties for the British band. Their second album, Promise, followed in 1985 (with a Best New Artist Grammy Award in 1986), [...]

Every year visitors and the media flock to the Geneva Motor Show to gawk at what the automotive industry has to demonstrate. This year there was added interest for South Africa with the locally developed electric car, Joule, also on show. The car industry is undergoing major changes, with new services and applications in areas [...]

We love driving, and we love music. This is our first installment of DieselDrive Tunes, a monthly look at five albums that really impressed us and made excellent travel companions while test driving vehicles. We hope you enjoy! SAVE ME, SAN FRANCISCO – TRAIN  Marketed & Distributed by Sony Music Train is another band everyone [...]