Automotive
CAR
BLOOMING MARVELLOUS!
Lotus' first hyper-SUV comes to life
1 min |
June 2022
CAR
4X4 RAV4
Toyota's popular midsize SUV in hybrid form offers more grip and less sip
2 min |
June 2022
CAR
NYC ON WHEELS
For decades, Checker Taxis defined New York streets. One enthusiast has coveted one since the age of 11 and fulfilled that dream
4 min |
June 2022
CAR
REDUCING VEHICLE MANUFACTURING COSTS
We explain and investigate the key factors influencing vehicle cost
6 min |
June 2022
CAR
Space Odyssey
Hyundai adds head-turning design to its triedand-tested family SUV while adding more standard tech, luxury and interior practicality
4 min |
June 2022
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Uptown funk
At a competitive price, this highly anticipated A-segment hatch looks to take the offensive
3 min |
June 2022
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Starting from hatch
German solidity, Gallic flair and Eastern ingenuity meet in this small-hatch match…
10+ min |
June 2022
CAR
VW Scirocco GLi (1980-1982)
Before the Mk1 was revealed, the Scirocco was the vehicle of choice for Volkswagen fans
3 min |
June 2022
CAR
Lekker, China!
"Enjoy your first class”. We know the propensity for hyperbole in advertising. We may be sceptical of such a bold statement by a Chinese brand but times have changed
4 min |
May 2022
CAR
Peak 911
Porsche's most elemental 911 traces its ancestry back to the 1973 911 Carrera RS. But how does a modern manufacturer keep the racing essence and still satisfy the suits in Brussels? Cue the latest GT3: feral but with manners
5 min |
May 2022
CAR
Emissions
Some argue that committing to an EV-only future is premature. They highlight the human and environmental cost of mining some of the metals required for EV batteries, as well as the high carbon emissions of EV production and electricity generation in many markets. Confused? We investigate and explain...
6 min |
May 2022
CAR
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Mazda's 1991 Le Mans victory is a fairy tale of fortitude and fortuitousness. Against the superpowers of sportscars, they stood no chance... allegedly
6 min |
May 2022
CAR
Style over substance
Offering fashionable SUV-inspired looks and decent value for money, how has our Kiger long-termer held up after a half-year test?
3 min |
May 2022
CAR
THE INNOVATORS
First production car with driver and passenger airbags
3 min |
May 2022
CAR
Renault's Comeback Kid
After numerous delays, the Renault Clio V has finally launched on local soil. Was it worth the wait?
4 min |
May 2022
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Pioneer spirit
Is this Insta-worthy Ford Ranger Stormtrak the bee's knees? We report back after a six-month test
4 min |
May 2022
CAR
RACE ON SUNDAY, SELL ON MONDAY
In the Seventies, South Africa was one of Alfa Romeo's most important markets outside of Italy. The Berlina 2000 was both successful in sales and on the racetrack
4 min |
May 2022
CAR
One-litre wonder
In this age of fashionable SUVs and crossovers, can a compact hatchback still function as a one-size-fits-all daily runabout?
3 min |
May 2022
CAR
Once in a Lifetime
CAR's first issue was published in 1957. That same year, the Lazarus Motor Company was formed. To commemorate this momentous anniversary, we've gathered three very special Blue Ovals for their first-ever run together on South African soil
10+ min |
March 2022
CAR
On the Charge
With 30 new electric models, Toyota is going all-in on electric, targeting 3.5 million BEV sales by 2030
3 min |
March 2022
CAR
Renault Koleos 2,5 Dynamique CVT
Renault has been doing a roaring trade in the small budget cars segment of late ... How will the upmarket Koleos be received?
4 min |
March 2022
CAR
Honda Fit 1,5 DOHC i-MMD e-CVT Hybrid
Honda has become known as a pioneer of hybrid technology and the latest Fit e:HEV hopes to benefit from that reputation
5 min |
March 2022
CAR
Somebody Call 911
This Mercedes-Benz "Ponton" ambulance has been meticulously restored over several years. We take it for a drive outside Bloemfontein
5 min |
March 2022
CAR
The Beginning of O
We are used to Peugeot using O in its model range but where did the story begin? As part of our 65-year celebration of CAR, we drive the first of these models, the 201 Saloon
5 min |
March 2022
CAR
Tough Love
The new Land Cruiser becomes more civilized while staying true to its roots
5 min |
March 2022
CAR
BMW 520d Steptronic
We find ourselves developing a superiority complex in the latest BMW 5 Series
5 min |
March 2022
CAR
Toyota Corolla Cross 1,8 Hybrid XS CVT
With the fuel price skyrocketing, a compact, hybrid SUV couldn't come at a better time for Toyota. But that's not the only reason it deserves your attention
5 min |
March 2022
CAR
A New Port of Call
"On the ventricled roads of the Cape, we get to grips with Ferrari’s latest open-top grand-touring weapon, the sharper and more agile Portofino M"
7 min |
February 2022
CAR
KEEPING IT COOL
We investigate the function of modern vehicle cooling systems and their role in ensuring reliability and operating efficiency
6 min |
March 2022
CAR
Striving for reduced emissions
Enthusiasts focus on tailpipe number, appearance and exhaust acoustics, often with little thought given to their critical role in meeting emission targets. We investigate the function of the exhaust gas treatment components to achieve reduced emissions
6 min |