Automotive
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A BRUTAL AND BEAUTIFUL RHAPSODY
Arguably the most anticipated road test of the year, Ford's new Ranger Raptor takes the lead as the fastest bakkie we've ever tested
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June 2023
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A COOL THING
The BMW Lifestyle Collection has been around for 30 years, and since then, its Baby Racer has allowed the brand's youngest fans to have fun.
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June 2023
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LUDICROUS LABEL RED
A special edition of the BMW XM with appropriate trimmings and bump in performance
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June 2023
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BOVINE ELECTRIC BOLT
The Revuelto heralds a new era for supercar firm Lamborghini. Not only does it coincide with the new generation of V12 engine, but is also the first vehicle from the Sant'Agata brand to use three electric motors
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June 2023
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SHINE ON YOU CRAZY DIAMOND ESTONE
Forty years ago, Stefan Bellof set a Nürburgring-Nordschleife record that stood for 35 years. Sadly, this daredevil attitude and breathtaking speed cost him his life following an unnecessary accident
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KIA SPORTAGE 1,6 T-GDI GT-LINE S
Despite fierce competition, the Kia Sportage continues to impress as a one-size-fits-all family SUV
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Sandwich squeeze
With standout looks and school-run-smashing space, what's a GLB if stuck between the GLA and GLC?
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BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Let's take a moment to marvel at Ferrari's first effort in the the SUV department, which already has two years' worth of orders in waiting
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Back to BASICS
Caterham is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. There's no better way to join in than taking one of these cars for a drive
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Fiat's crossover refreshed
Is Fiat's 500X still competitive in a sea of monotonous We find out, this time with an open top crossovers?
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New heights for Mahindra
Mahindra's latest utilitarian 4x4 SUV showcases what lies beyond the horizon for the Indian firm trying to establish its new identity.
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Dune decimator
More performance, more power and more extreme. Ford's new Ranger Raptor ups the ante as South Africa's premier performance bakkie
6 min |
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BREAKING THE RULES
After years of declaring it would never build an SUV, Ferrari has finally bitten the bullet and rolled out the Purosangue
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GRENADIER GRANDEUR
If you are a loyal reader of CAR Magazine and I hope you are - you would have read my initial thoughts on the beautiful new off-roading beast that has finally made its way to market... the Ineos Grenadier.
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Volvo 164 (1969-1976)
Taking on the Germans and British with a straight-six and a stately grille
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April 2023
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MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE
Mattia Binotto's shock exit from Ferrari after a near-missed 2022 season could never be complete without a signature shot of personality prangs and boardroom brawling. It all points to mismanagement and not meeting fundamental F1 excellence
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April 2023
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PHEVS - A PRACTICAL APPROACH TO ELECTRIFICATION?
Even in those vehicle markets that have already committed to an EV future, with set dates for a ban on sales of new internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, questions are still raised regarding affordability, battery supply and the availability of raw materials. Could plug-in hybrids (PHEV) be a practical interim-, or even long-term solution?
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April 2023
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Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge Ultimate
It's one of the most powerful models in Volvo's local line-up, but ironically it may be one of the most sensible, too
4 min |
April 2023
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Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
Mercedes-Benz joins the high-voltage party with an all-rounder that impresses. Import duties remain a large stumbling block
4 min |
April 2023
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Range Rover P530 Autobiography
The newest Range Rover steps into the modern era but retains its old-world charm
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April 2023
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Nice but niche
Of course, it's not a real seven-seater, but that was never why you were considering it in the first place. So, where does it fit in?
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April 2023
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FROM BAVARIA WITH LOVE
Entrenched in all things BMW, Colin van Son opens his garage doors, revealing a collection of cars with a strong focus on the most famously Bavarian carmaker
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April 2023
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Say yes to UX
Baby Lexus gets tech treats aplenty; untouched hybrid and CVT reaffirm it's more suited to Silicon Valley than Silverstone
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April 2023
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Proving a ghost from the past right
The Spectre emerges out of the mist on an uncharacteristically overcast day of this exclusive drive, not only as the first electric car from Rolls-Royce, but to prove a ghost from the past right
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April 2023
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Back to the future Formula E
From the world of motorsport comes Formula E. It's a wide, intricate network of opportunity, not without its fair share of engaging topics, which we explored at the inaugural Cape Town E-Prix
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April 2023
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LIGHTNING SPEED
Cracking 0-100 km/h in less than two seconds and with an EV record top speed of 412 km/h, the Nevera's numbers are simply stupendous. But how electrifying is it behind the wheel?
8 min |
April 2023
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Ford Granada V8 and coupé (1973–1978)
This \"executive\" Ford replaced the Zephyr in Europe and Fairmont and 17M/20M in South Africa. The first-generation Granada was sold from 1972 and was succeeded by the series 2 in 1978.
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March 2023
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DREAMING BIG
Ruché Moodley is a speedy South African youngster with a big mission on two wheels
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March 2023
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FORMULA NONE
Porsche's failure in 2022 to launch a partnership with Red Bull was just one chapter in the brand's stormy relationship with F1. What gives?
6 min |
March 2023
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ACCESSORISING YOUR 4X4
Plenty of South African drivers are switching to 4x4 SUVs and double-cab bakkies to cover their everyday and leisure-based motoring needs. Many find the standard vehicle will meet these requirements just fine, but an increasing number will look to accessorising their vehicles to further improve their functionality and better support their specific requirements.
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