With the World Cup behind us, attached a note from Angela Graham, Starfish Communications, who had the opportunity to attend the opening match of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

It may be a hybrid, but Honda’s CR-Z is also a sexy, sassy and entertaining sports coupé. Eco-friendly has never been this much fun! We drive it on Mpumalanga’s twisty mountain passes

THERE has been a long break for the Engen Volkswagen Cup competitors,but the holiday is over. The drivers in this formula last competedjust before the start of the World Cup and will now head to Phakisa Freeway in Welkom for the fifth round of the 2010 championship.

Chevrolet seems to specialise in attractive, value-added vehicles that link ample levels of standard kit to good dynamics. This week, Spike is in Cape Town to try out the latest, more-for-less Chevy: the bright and cheerful Spark.

This week on RPM TV, we attend the launch of the long-awaited Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG supercar. The modern successor to the immortal, gull-winged 300SL, the two-seater mixes nostalgia with advanced technology and brutal performance.

This week on RPM TV, France meets Italy as the stylish, avant-garde Citroën DS3 crosses swords with the sporty, hot-blooded Alfa Romeo Mito Quadrifoglio Verde.

Here at RPM, we’ve been watching the rising fortunes of Kia Motors with interest. The Korean vehicle maker was initially stuck with ordinary, but well-priced vehicles, yet managed to create a strong and appreciative following.