PETROLHEAD NIRVANA

Peeking over the clouds and onto the lush greenery of the Knysna landscape, the 13th edition of the prestigious Simola Hillclimb had the sun prevail through the tumultuous weekend weather moments before the King of the Hill Challenge was about to get underway

Posh family hauler

After enjoying to a half a year worth of testing Kia's flagship turbo petrol Sportage confirmed its place as one of the segment's most accomplished offerings

BMW X1 sDrive18i xLine

The third-generation BMW X1 offers improved overall refinement and comfort, as well as a more versatile interior than before. Could it be the new segment leader?

Nissan X-Trail 2,5 Acenta Plus 4WD

The most accomplished version of the X-Trail is yet another compelling addition to a competitive segment

Sibling rivalry

Toyota’s fourth local tie-up with Suzuki unlocks extended proportions and more distinct styling for the second generstion of SA’s most popular crossover, but its badge belies which of the two offers better ultimate value

WINTER BLISS

Equipped with a short and precise 6-speed manual transmission and a fold away roof, the Ferrari 360 Spider is one of the more affordable entry points to Ferrari ownership. We take one for a drive outside of Johannesburg

A subtle facelift

The Isuzu mu-X 7-seater adventure SUV has already received an update in SA, including the addition of a new model

Mazda's big ambition

Sitting at the top of Mazda's SUV range the new CX-60 arrives as the CX-5's upmarket sibling

Price puzzle prize winner

Kia cleverly adds three diesel options to the popular Sportage range, two of which have no direct price-range rivals

HOW TO SAVE FUEL

Fuel prices have been rising without any sign of significant relief. In times like these, it's helpful to understand how to save fuel, what works and what doesn't

THE ART OF FLIGHT

From humble beginnings, the discipline of monster-truck driving has spawned a multi-million-dollar business that continues to wow audiences, young and old, around the world. Ian McLaren attended the Cape Town leg of Monster Jam's recent tour

SPICE ROUTE

A timely update to the third-generation Cayenne range aims to ease this popular SUV, the best-selling product in Porsche's history, into its all-electric future

RISE OF THE RSI

A project overseen by the former President and CEO of Toyota, Akio Toyoda, the arrival in South Africa of the mighty GR Corolla reminds us of a time when the RSi badge regularly ruffled the feathers of hot-hatch royalty

LONG-RANGE EV CRUISER

As the VW ID.7 nears production, it looks to have answered some of the most pressing questions about covering distance in an EV

MOST POWERFUL MAC

The McLaren 750S has just been unveiled, and it takes up the mantle as most powerful model produced by the British firm

Mixing work and play

From Gauteng to Gqeberha, through pot-holed roads and treacherous mountain passes. Ford's next-gen Single- and Extra Cab Rangers sre put to the test

Elder statesmen

The new BMW 7 Series takes on the Mercedes-Benz S-Class for luxury sedan supremacy

A BREATH OF FRESH AIR

While anticipating the new BMW M2 available with three pedals on local shores, let's pay homage to its spiritual ancestor, the cult-classic E30

METICULOUS MERCEDES

On a farm in the Overberg, Wynand du Toit opens the doors to a near clinically perfect environment where he houses his neat Mercedes-Benz collection and shares some of the stories behind collecting cars

Pleasure palace

What it lacks in off-roading ability, Hyundai's remodelled Palisade makes up for in ramped-up luxury, then does a mic drop

Fortune favours the brave

Can the second-gen Fortuner’s second facelift keep it at the top of the tree?

Très chic

With a simplified range, and more je ne sais quoi, this small French crossover takes the fight to a stacked division

The End of an Era

Welcome to the last ever pure petrol BMW M car and potentially the last to be made available with a manual transmission

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

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.

LUDICROUS LABEL RED

A special edition of the BMW XM with appropriate trimmings and bump in performance

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

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

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

Sandwich squeeze

With standout looks and school-run-smashing space, what's a GLB if stuck between the GLA and GLC?