Thomas Falkiner Motoring writer

Thomas Falkiner has been driving and writing about cars since 2008. He serves TimesLIVE Motoring, Sunday Times Lifestyle, Edit Man and S-Mag.

Thomas Falkiner Motoring writer
Simola Hillclimb Day 2: TimesLIVE takes the win in Class A1

The final day of the 2024 Simola Hillclimb dawned to clear skies and a weather report promising zero rain, a welcome relief after it had poured for ...

Thomas Falkiner Motoring writer
Simola Hillclimb Day 1: TimesLIVE sets the pace in Class A1

The 2024 Simola Hillclimb is in full swing here at Knysna. While Friday belonged to the classic racing cars of motorsport's golden age, the King of ...

Thomas Falkiner Motoring writer
LONG-TERM UPDATE 3 | Six things I learnt about driving our Suzuki Jimny ...

Thomas Falkiner sees how his long-term Jimny five-door copes with a lengthy trek down to the Western Cape.

Thomas Falkiner Motoring writer
Five things to know about TimesLIVE taking on the 2024 Simola Hillclimb

This week, flying the flag for TimesLIVE Motoring, I will be jetting down to Knysna with Suzuki South Africa to take part in the 2024 Simola ...

Thomas Falkiner Motoring writer
REVIEW | Why the Ford Puma is a cat of a different tale

Though the Ford Puma follows a similar recipe to its 1990s predecessor, it might leave you feeling a little half-baked

Thomas Falkiner Motoring writer
LONG-TERM UPDATE 2 | Our Suzuki Jimny gets its boots dirty with Jimny Drive

Shortly after taking delivery of our long-term Suzuki Jimny 1.5 GLX MT five-door I decided to go in search of training.

Thomas Falkiner Motoring writer
TimesLIVE to tame Simola Hillclimb in a Suzuki Swift Sport

Thomas Falkiner looks forward to racing up a big hill in Suzuki's snappy little hot-hatch.

Thomas Falkiner Motoring writer
LONG-TERM UPDATE 1 | Suzuki Jimny 1.5 GLX five-door joins our fleet

The latest and most practical version of Suzuki's popular off-roader has entered our long-term test fleet. Thomas Falkiner is looking forward to the ...

Thomas Falkiner Motoring writer
REVIEW | Ford Everest Wildtrak offers V6 punch, but at a price

A premium price tag and increased thirst leave Thomas Falkiner in two minds about this potent multi-cylinder Everest model

Thomas Falkiner Motoring writer
REVIEW | Why the Volvo XC40 Recharge is a joule of an EV

At the end of last year I got to have a go in the Volvo C40 Recharge: an electric crossover SUV merging dapper, coupé-inspired styling with ...