In this issue

This month we look at the most plausible flying car to date and how some others are also scrambling to step into that market. But cars will still have all their wheels on the ground for the foreseeable future, so we took a look at Toyota’s push for hydrogen fuel cells and how even buses are starting to come online. Our main focus for this month include a look at Pelindaba’s vital role in medicine and nuclear advancement, a visit to Woodstock Moto Co., and an in-depth look at how 3D printing finally found its purpose in the market.
There’s still more inside we haven’t mentioned yet, so dive right in and be the first to know.

Bring Back The Muscle

Why the world needs this naturally aspirated Wisconsin-built V8.

3 mins

Thrifty Head-Turner

MERCEDES-BENZ E220D COUPÉ

3 mins

Isuzu KB 300 D-TEQ LX 4x4 - Rugged Efficiency

I didn’t see them coming.

2 mins

The Phoenix Saga*

Ford’s new Kuga swoops in to replace the uncanny previous model, but does it do enough to win back customers who got burnt on the last one? They handed us one for a long-term review so we can find out.

2 mins

To A T

Restoring classic cars to pristine beauty isn’t a labour of love. Actually, it’s more of a labour. But you gotta love it, says hobbyist restorer Paul Koski.

3 mins

The Right Way To Sharpen Kitchen Knives

PEOPLE HAVE the wrong ideas about knives. A knife doesn’t cut like a razor or a plane iron on the push stroke. It’s somewhat like a saw with teeth that cuts in a sliding motion as it’s pushed or pulled. A properly sharpened knife is honed to a fine edge, yet has an appropriate roughness so that it has bite, or an ability to sink into the cut.

4 mins

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The acknowledged voice of science and technology in South Africa

The South African edition of Popular Mechanics was launched in 2002 and has fast become the acknowledged voice of science and technology in South Africa. Underpinning its rich sci-tech content is an ever-changing mix of articles covering everything from automotive news and outdoor adventures to DIY projects. In essence, it explains how our world works.