Automotive
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KIA SPORTAGE 1,6 T-GDI GT-LINE S
We hit the open road to see how the Sportage fares on a journey up the West Cost
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March 2023
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Final fight
The outgoing Ford Ranger Raptor stood at the top of the range-topping bakkie pantheon. Just before it bowed out, Toyota's Hilux GR tried to take its crown...
6 min |
March 2023
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ELEGANTLY ITALIAN
We drive a stylish, compact Italian sports car from the middle of the 20th century, quite possibly the only one of its kind in South Africa
3 min |
March 2023
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Fit for Aladdin and De Gaulle
Adept at sailing across rough roads and stylishly slinking about town, the updated Citroén C5 Aircross remains brilliantly balanced
3 min |
March 2023
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A double shot of affordability
South Africa's most affordable car has received a modest refresh and is ready to continue bolstering Suzuki's local sales
3 min |
March 2023
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Orange crush
The new Ford Ranger hasn't just moved the goalposts for bakkies, it’s smashed them into a different universe
4 min |
March 2023
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Leap of faith
Alfa’s debut hybrid is a make-or-break palate cleanser to prepare for the company-s electric Future, complete with quirks
4 min |
March 2023
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SHORT, SHARP & SHOCKINGLY GOOD
Albeit ever so brief, our recent stint with some of Mercedes' new EVS shows great promise for the future of electric motoring in South Africa
3 min |
March 2023
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Sovereign 7s: BMW 7 Series and X7
The role of BMW's crown jewel 7 Series may have evolved, but it retains its mandate of presenting the brand's latest thinking in terms of ultimate luxury, comfort and technology
6 min |
March 2023
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Charging Electric Vehicles
South Africa's transition to vehicle electrification is well underway, albeit more slowly than in many other parts of the world. Sales of conventional or self-charging hybrids have recently increased exponentially as this technology has become available on products in high-volume segments. Volume growth of battery electric vehicles has been slower but steady - no doubt owing to their higher pricing - but there is also some buyer hesitancy as a result of their shorter driving range and concerns regarding access to public charging.
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CARMAG February 2023
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KILLARNEY'S MALMESBURY SWEEP RENAMED IN HONOUR OF SAREL VAN DER MERWE
South African motorsport legend Sarel 'Supervan' van der Merwe, who officially retired from racing in 2022 at the age of 75, was honoured at the Cape Motorsport Festival at Killarney on 10 December 2022, when the high-speed double apex Malmesbury Sweep was officially renamed Sarel's Sweep at a poignant ceremony on the spot during the lunch break.
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February 2023
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FORGET ABOUT THE BOOK
IF you're buying or selling a car, it’s time to get with the programme. We investigate getWorth’s innovative Al pricing model and how old-fashioned book values are a thing of the past
5 min |
February 2023
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Jaguar Mk 10 and 420G (1964-1972)
Under the radar and over the top
2 min |
February 2023
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The crucial decisions that set up F1's two most dominant dynasties
The supremacy displayed by Ferrari and Mercedes in the past two decades is unparalleled. Although their legacies might have taken different turns without the preceding and seemingly unrelated yet ultimately influential choices made by their rivals
6 min |
CARMAG February 2023
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Nissan Qashqai 1,3 Acenta Plus
All-round improvement but you have to pay to play
3 min |
CARMAG February 2023
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A dream deferred
A 911 Targa is already a special proposition. And that makes a special edition of the Targa closer to unobtainable, which probably explains why you can't buy one
4 min |
CARMAG February 2023
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THE MODERN ERA OF RACING
The ever-increasing specialisation that characterises motorsport sees every new generation producing more proficient drivers
3 min |
CARMAG February 2023
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UTILITY LUXURY AND THE BEAUTY OF BAKKIES
Toyota’s latest Hilux GR-S faces some fierce rivalry in the bakkie market, the sort that’s seen manufacturers continue to produce bolder, better vehicles seemingly by the hour
3 min |
CARMAG February 2023
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JUST ADD LIGHTNESS
It has been in the same hands for close to 45 years and has an extensive local racing history. We headed to Greyton to drive a special Lotus racecar
3 min |
CARMAG February 2023
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Electrification boosts appeal
Effortless performance and improved fuel consumption make the H6 HEV a compelling alternative in the segment
3 min |
CARMAG February 2023
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Eastern promise
BAIC is reborn as Beijing and its latest SUV is sure to garner plenty of attention
3 min |
CARMAG February 2023
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Waku Doki wonder child
A full decade after the 86 made its debut in South Africa, the second-generation model, dubbed GR86, ups the ante
3 min |
CARMAG February 2023
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Pioneering progress
Striking a sublime balance between luxury and utility, the XUV700 showcases the future of the Mahindra brand
4 min |
CARMAG February 2023
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THE GOLD STANDARD
Celebrating its M Division's 50th anniversary, BMW has dusted off its fabled CSL badge once more. We got behind the wheel of the new car with fond memories of its E46 predecessor
3 min |
CARMAG February 2023
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X1 MARKS THE SPOT
BMW's third-generation X1 had to step up its game to stay relevant in a brutal executive-compact SUV market. Mission accomplished? We drove the X1 sDrive18d through the Austrian Alps and down the Balkan Peninsula to find out
3 min |
CARMAG February 2023
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DARKNESS FALLS
Never mind this Everest Sport's bold, black-on-black attire, it has many attributes that leave its predecessor in the shade
3 min |
CARMAG February 2023
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HARDER- HITTING HILUX
In an effort to capture even more market share in the bustling leisure-bakkie segment, Toyota has launched its boldest and sportiest model yet. The 165 kW Hilux GR-S is the brand's second locally to feature the GR badge
4 min |
CARMAG February 2023
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LIGHTNING BOLT
Rimac's Nevera sets unofficial EV speed record
1 min |
CARMAG February 2023
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SUPERCARS IN THE SAND
Rip-snorting sports models with raised bodies and protective cladding from the same automotive umbrella
3 min |
CARMAG February 2023
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LEAN, GREEN SWEDE
Volvo has long been a pioneer in automotive safety and the technological tour de force that is the new EX90 all-electric SUV will be no exception
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