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MAMBA XMAS SPINS: Mambaonline brings you eight CDs we believe are great gift ideas; whether you buy them for yourself or for that someone special. And you could win a hamper with all of them!

MOTORING: DIESEL DYNAMOS: The days when SUVs and 4X4s were considered the domain of the macho are long gone. Christo Valentyn puts the BMW X6 xdrive35d and the Audi Q7 4.2 V8 TDI to the test.

MAMBAONLINE SPINS: Hey Mr. DJ… Christo Valentyn takes a look at the latest music offerings from Katy Perry, Robin Thicke, Pussycat Dolls, Miley Cyrus, Cyndi Lauper and more.

REVIEW: JOBURG INT. MOTOR SHOW: Formerly known as Auto Africa, the first Johannesburg International Motor Show represents a growth in size and stature; with manufacturers investing hundreds of thousands into their displays.

MOTORING: THE NEW FORD FIESTA: The latest Fiesta is Ford’s first new global car - probably since the Model T. Whether you live in Cape Town, California or Cologne, there is only one Fiesta, as Christo Valentyn discovers.

MOTORING: CHANGING PERCEPTIONS: Christo Valentyn takes the Honda Accord 2.4 i-VTEC and the Honda CR-V 2.4 RVSi for a drive; two vehicles that will change your perception of the Japanese marque.

MOTORING: CLASH OF THE CONVERTIBLES: In school we learned never to compare apples with oranges. That hasn’t stopped Christo Valentyn from putting the SAAB 9-3 Aero up against the Chrysler Sebring.

MAMBA SPINS: Mamba’s music guru Christo Valentyn reviews the newest CD releases by the likes of the Jonas Brothers, Ashlee Simpson, Coldplay, Peter Cincotti and more.

MOTORING: FIAT PANDA 100HP: Christo Valentyn sings the praises of all things Italian - including the surprisingly affordable and desirable Fiat Panda 100HP.

MAMBAONLINE SPINS: We take a look at new releases by big names such as Alanis Morissette and Rihanna, as well as music by new stars in the making including Duffy, Yael Naïm and Sara Bareilles.