Automotive
CAR South Africa
Ace of hearts
With its sheer charm, the Aceman is an easy EV to fall in love with
4 min |
June 2025
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BMW X3 M50
Ballistic pace, balanced persona
4 min |
June 2025
CAR South Africa
Growing up among cars
Just outside Cape Town, we visit a man who not only has an impressive classic-car collection, but has also furnished the building with all things relevant to his family's history, the motoring world and historical objects
4 min |
June 2025
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LEADING THE CHARGE
Following a 10-year hiatus, Geely has made a bold return to South Africa with its Riddara sub-brand's RD6 all-electric bakkie
2 min |
June 2025
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MILE HIGH CLUB
Set in the Western Cape, the annual Cape 1000 is fast becoming a go-to event on the international motoring calendar. We borrowed an appropriate set of wheels and tagged along on this year’s instalment
4 min |
June 2025
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Hyundai Alcazar 1.5 Executive diesel AT
Hyundai's popular seven-seat Grand Creta has gained fresh styling, a consolidated local model line-up and, indeed, a new name
4 min |
June 2025
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BETTER by the DOZEN
Ferrari's newest celebration of its V12 lineage blends old-school cool with staggering performance
4 min |
June 2025
CAR South Africa
Diesel do nicely
A welcome visual refresh meets proven mechanicals in the latest iteration of Isuzu's tough SUV
5 min |
June 2025
CAR South Africa
ON THE GROW
Less than 70 years since producing its first vehicle, China now leads the world in vehicle production and exports, and is a dominant force in EV and battery production. We look at the evolution of this automotive powerhouse
6 min |
June 2025
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GWM Tank 300 2.4T Ultra Luxury 4WD
The closest GWM has come to competing against the adventure-SUV segment staples, the diesel Tank ticks almost all the right boxes
4 min |
June 2025
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Mr Midfielder
Ford's mid-spec Territory proves a worthy pick in the affordable midsize-SUV bracket
3 min |
May 2025
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Volvo EX30 Plus Single Motor
Striking a neat balance between pleasingly brisk performance and useful operating range, the middle child of the EX30 range is the one to go for
3 min |
May 2025
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MINI COOPER C HATCH 3-DOOR
Over the next six months we'll be testing the Mini Cooper C to find out whether the base model is, indeed, the variant of choice
2 min |
May 2025
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MG HS 1.5T Luxury
MG's three-model return to the South African market has so far proven something of a hit-and-miss affair.
4 min |
May 2025
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Haval H7 2.0T 4WD Super Luxury
Known as the Big Dog in its home market, does the arrival of the new Haval H7 offer GWM more bite in an ever busier park?
4 min |
May 2025
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Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 2.0T Rubicon
The venerable Jeep Wrangler returns with improved specification and a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Does it still offer enough to remain relevant?
3 min |
May 2025
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SAFARI SUIT
When, at the 2023 Tokyo Outdoor Show, Lexus announced its Overtrail project - an initiative through which the firm would introduce a series of adventure-oriented mechanical and cosmetic upgrades to existing model lines - there was likely a ripple of both excitement and misgiving.
6 min |
May 2025
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THIRD SON
Scheduled for 2027, the third SA-built VW looks set to grab a big slice of the lucrative compact-crossover pie
1 min |
May 2025
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Simply sophisticated
The entry-level VW Golf is as polished a family hatchback as ever. But with the increasing popularity of SUVs, has it arrived in SA too late?
4 min |
May 2025
CAR South Africa
FROM COUCH TO COMPETITION
In this opening entry to the diary of an aspiring racer, Kyle Kock faces his first-ever race in the opening round of the GR Cup
4 min |
May 2025
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DAKAR VIA DARLING
Born of Porsche's lauded exploits in off-road racing, South African company SafariProjek offers its customers the ultimate test drive
4 min |
May 2025
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SPIRITED AWAY
Amplifying the Spectre with the Black Badge alter ego, Rolls-Royce has introduced the most powerful vehicle it is ever produced
1 min |
May 2025
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ARE PHEVS THE ANSWER?
Combining the virtues of emission-free electric travel and long-distance ICE capability, could this once-interim technology be the way forward?
6 min |
May 2025
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We have Dust-off
The new Duster is here, but has Renault diluted or improved its popular formula?
4 min |
May 2025
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Tying the knot
A family-focused package, Volkswagen's SA-bound Tayron marries the new Tiguan's all-round commendable characteristics with some welcome extra space
4 min |
May 2025
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HUNTING SEASON
With its ongoing Fox Racing collaboration, the success of Ford Performance’s modern Raptor family shows what is possible when a brand acknowledges its enthusiasts
5 min |
May 2025
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A COOL THING
Garmin's rugged Tread 2 navigator is designed for those exploring beyond paved roads
1 min |
May 2025
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Toyota Fortuner
Considered by many as the quintessential adventure SUV, the Fortuner is about as strong a used buying proposition as you can get in this segment. We take you through the things to look out for and list two rivals for comparison.
4 min |
CAR July 2024
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MIND THE HURDLE
With a repaired car and a point to prove, Alex Shahini returned for Round 3 of the Toyota GR Cup at Zwartkops Raceway to achieve a career-best finish
2 min |
CAR July 2024
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KING OF KILLARNEY
For four decades, Denis Joubert was directly involved with the creation, development and ongoing success of Cape Town's international motorsport venue, Killarney. Having just celebrated his 90th birthday, we talk to the man whose contribution to South Africa's motor-racing heritage is priceless....
6 min |