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

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

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.

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.

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

Jaguar Mk 10 and 420G (1964-1972)

Under the radar and over the top

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

Nissan Qashqai 1,3 Acenta Plus

All-round improvement but you have to pay to play

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

THE MODERN ERA OF RACING

The ever-increasing specialisation that characterises motorsport sees every new generation producing more proficient drivers

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

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

Electrification boosts appeal

Effortless performance and improved fuel consumption make the H6 HEV a compelling alternative in the segment

Eastern promise

BAIC is reborn as Beijing and its latest SUV is sure to garner plenty of attention

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

Pioneering progress

Striking a sublime balance between luxury and utility, the XUV700 showcases the future of the Mahindra brand

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

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

DARKNESS FALLS

Never mind this Everest Sport's bold, black-on-black attire, it has many attributes that leave its predecessor in the shade

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

LIGHTNING BOLT

Rimac's Nevera sets unofficial EV speed record

SUPERCARS IN THE SAND

Rip-snorting sports models with raised bodies and protective cladding from the same automotive umbrella

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

Bionic Hyundai on the Way

The loniq 6 is the first worthy Korean contender to the family-sized EV throne

THE INNOVATORS

The cars we drive today were influenced by these pioneers

Hyper-SUV

Porsche's new Nürburgring record holder makes an incontrovertible case for SUVS with cornering abilities. Being a GT-lite makes it all the more impressive

California dreamin'

There are few things quite as satisfying as the deep burble of a naturally aspirated V8. Enter the limited-run Ford Mustang California Special

Turbocharged tyke

A touch of turbocharging breathes new life into Kia's baby crossover

Munich leading the charge

BMW SA's latest offerings span the practical and power-packed spectrums of EV motoring

FANTASTIC FOUR

All-wheel-drive technology has defined the Audi brand for more than four decades, so it's a moment to savour when the latest model to wear the famed quattro badge meets its formidable forebear