Automotive
CAR South Africa
Small change
Kia has given its recently updated Picanto the value- packed LS treatment
3 min |
August 2025
CAR South Africa
Haval of the hour
The refreshed third-generation H6 aims to remain a step above its Chinese midsize-SUV rivals
5 min |
August 2025
CAR South Africa
TOYOTA COROLLA CROSS 1.8 HEV XR
A powerhouse brand in hybrid technology, we've set course on a three-month stint in Toyota's updated Corolla Cross
5 min |
August 2025
CAR South Africa
2 FOR THE SHOW
Could BMW's new M2 CS be the best modern M car to date?
1 min |
August 2025
CAR South Africa
BLOOD in the WATER
The largest automotive brand in China has big plans for the South African market, including ruffling a few feathers in the doublecab segment
5 min |
August 2025
CAR South Africa
CREWE'S CONTROL
Bentley has turned up the wick on the bestselling Bentayga with its most powerful and dynamically capable derivative yet
4 min |
August 2025
CAR South Africa
Leading the charge
It boasts 440 kW and 915 N.m, but does Omoda's entry into the local new-energy vehicle arena live up to its fuel-saving proviso?
3 min |
August 2025
CAR South Africa
COOL CONCEPTS
Necessity makes strange bedfellows; it's a proverb applying to folks that normally wouldn't associate with one another faced with a situation that sees them working together to meet a common goal.
2 min |
August 2025
CAR South Africa
Magnum's Makeover
The 308 GTS may have enjoyed more screen time, but many believe its successor to be the more resolved, and hence more sought-after, of these two '80s Maranello creations
4 min |
August 2025
CAR South Africa
CHARGED-UP WORKHORSE
Does Isuzu's all-electric D-Max sacrifice its namesake's rugged capabilities in the name of EV mobility?
1 min |
August 2025
CAR South Africa
Shocks to the System
We head to the home of Mini to try out a pair of unlikely performance siblings
6 min |
August 2025
CAR South Africa
A COOL THING
Released biennially, Frédérique Constant's new Classics Vintage Rally Healey timepieces capture the essence of storied British carmaker Austin-Healey
1 min |
August 2025
CAR South Africa
ALL FOR ONE
Porsche's 936 RSP is a shared dream come true
2 min |
August 2025
CAR South Africa
DUTIES BOUND
The current US Administration's decision to increase tariffs on imported vehicles and components has already raised car prices, with speculation of more to come. What purpose do these duties and tariffs serve and what's their impact on vehicle pricing?
6 min |
August 2025
CAR South Africa
THREE FOR 3
Audi's new Q3 ushers in a more muscular exterior design, improved tech and some welcome firsts for the firm's best-selling compact SUV
1 min |
August 2025
CAR South Africa
Jaecoo J7 SHS DHT
Jaecoo enters the local new-energy arena with the J7 PHEV...and it looks promising
3 min |
July 2025
CAR South Africa
Honda Elevate 1.5 Elegance CVT
It was a last-minute addition to this year's SUV Shootout line-up, but we are glad Honda’s capable little Elevate was included as it gave a good account of itself during its six-month stint in our long-term fleet.
1 min |
July 2025
CAR South Africa
Mahindra XUV 3X0 1.2T AX7L AT
The XUV 3XO's exterior styling, perceived interior build quality and on-road refinement won universal praise from the CAR team when tested in December 2024.
1 min |
July 2025
CAR South Africa
Omoda C5 Elegance X DCT
Introduced just in time to make it onto this Shootout, Omoda’s updated C5 package gains a new X Series naming structure to celebrate subtly revised exterior styling compared to the model launched in 2023, a revised specifications list and a lower asking price than before.
1 min |
July 2025
CAR South Africa
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 1.5 Exceed CVT
Taking in those sizeable DRLs and sharp lines, it’s fair to say the Outlander Sport is arguably one of the most striking compact SUVs currently available in SA.
1 min |
July 2025
CAR South Africa
BAIC X55 Plus 1.5T Premium
At the tail-end of 2024, after two years on the SA market, BAIC's striking X55 compact SUV received an update that included some styling and spec improvements, as well as introducing a Premium-suffixed model.
1 min |
July 2025
CAR South Africa
Hyundai Palisade
The Hyundai Palisade is a stylish and practical alternative to the established players in the luxury adventure-SUV sphere but offers a host of tech and features at a competitive price point. We explore this Korean vehicle as a second-hand purchase and list two of its rivals.
5 min |
July 2025
CAR South Africa
Volkswagen T-Cross 1.0 TSI Life DSG Gudnentals
Introduced in 2019, Volkswagen's most popular imported product was handed a timely update in 2024.
1 min |
July 2025
CAR South Africa
Chery Tiggo Cross 1.5 Elite DCT
A replacement in other markets for the top-selling Tiggo 4 Pro, the arrival of the Tiggo Cross provided Chery South Africa with the opportunity to expand its local product portfolio.
1 min |
July 2025
CAR South Africa
Premium economy
The sister vehicle to the business-class V300d, the updated Mercedes-Benz Vito people carrier introduces a compelling blend of comfort with van-based versatility
4 min |
July 2025
CAR South Africa
PRECIOUS CARGO
A key aspect evaluated during our latest SUV Shootout is how well each package suits those with young families. Let's take a closer look at the evolution of rear passenger occupant protection
3 min |
July 2025
CAR South Africa
Kia Seltos 1.5CRDI EX AT
The Seltos' inclusion in this line-up was a bit of a contentious issue, especially as its price has been brought within budget courtesy of a deal-assistance programme that saves R60 000.
1 min |
July 2025
CAR South Africa
TRIUMPH AND TRAGEDY
The 15th Simola Hillclimb was arguably the most successful episode in the event's history, but also a stark reminder of the risks racers must face
4 min |
July 2025
CAR South Africa
The Finalists
TOYOTA COROLLA CROSS 1.8 XR CVT KIA SELTOS 1.5CRDI EX AT VOLKSWAGEN T-CROSS 1.0 TSI LIFE DSG
3 min |
July 2025
CAR South Africa
COMPACT Conundrum
A domain previously dominated by the humble hatchback, the compact-SUV segment's steady rise in popularity has seen both established and emerging car brands scrambling for market share.
2 min |