Automotive
CAR South Africa
DAKAR VIA DARLING
Born of Porsche's lauded exploits in off-road racing, South African company SafariProjek offers its customers the ultimate test drive
4 min |
May 2025
CAR South Africa
SPIRITED AWAY
Amplifying the Spectre with the Black Badge alter ego, Rolls-Royce has introduced the most powerful vehicle it is ever produced
1 min |
May 2025
CAR South Africa
ARE PHEVS THE ANSWER?
Combining the virtues of emission-free electric travel and long-distance ICE capability, could this once-interim technology be the way forward?
6 min |
May 2025
CAR South Africa
We have Dust-off
The new Duster is here, but has Renault diluted or improved its popular formula?
4 min |
May 2025
CAR South Africa
Tying the knot
A family-focused package, Volkswagen's SA-bound Tayron marries the new Tiguan's all-round commendable characteristics with some welcome extra space
4 min |
May 2025
CAR South Africa
HUNTING SEASON
With its ongoing Fox Racing collaboration, the success of Ford Performance’s modern Raptor family shows what is possible when a brand acknowledges its enthusiasts
5 min |
May 2025
CAR South Africa
A COOL THING
Garmin's rugged Tread 2 navigator is designed for those exploring beyond paved roads
1 min |
May 2025
CAR South Africa
Toyota Fortuner
Considered by many as the quintessential adventure SUV, the Fortuner is about as strong a used buying proposition as you can get in this segment. We take you through the things to look out for and list two rivals for comparison.
4 min |
CAR July 2024
CAR South Africa
MIND THE HURDLE
With a repaired car and a point to prove, Alex Shahini returned for Round 3 of the Toyota GR Cup at Zwartkops Raceway to achieve a career-best finish
2 min |
CAR July 2024
CAR South Africa
KING OF KILLARNEY
For four decades, Denis Joubert was directly involved with the creation, development and ongoing success of Cape Town's international motorsport venue, Killarney. Having just celebrated his 90th birthday, we talk to the man whose contribution to South Africa's motor-racing heritage is priceless....
6 min |
CAR July 2024
CAR South Africa
Selecting the 4WD SYSTEM for your needs
As 4WD SUVS and double cabs grow in popularity, more first-time buyers face the challenge of selecting a vehicle with a drivetrain that best meets their requirements. We explain the key differences between the all-wheel drivetrains available
6 min |
CAR July 2024
CAR South Africa
Kia Picanto 1.0 LX MT
Kia's ever-popular budget hatch has recently received a range of exterior and interior updates - we test the entry-level variant to see if it remains a force to be reckoned with in this highly competitive segment
3 min |
CAR July 2024
CAR South Africa
Super C
The fastest and most technologically advanced flagship C-Class to date, AMG's C63 S has evolved into an electrified uber-sedan. Has this mighty model forsaken some character in pursuing this status? We strapped our test equipment to the new shooting star.
4 min |
CAR July 2024
CAR South Africa
Bentley's Brutes
A break in proceedings during an exclusive preview of the fourth-generation Bentley Continental GT afforded us an opportunity to sample the stately yet hair-raising Bentayga S
3 min |
CAR July 2024
CAR South Africa
RUNNING UP THAT HILL
Now in its 14th year, the Simola Hillclimb continues to combine adrenaline-fuelled competition with showcasing some of the most appealing classics out there in a heady mix that keeps local petrolheads coming...
3 min |
CAR July 2024
CAR South Africa
BAND OF BROTHERS
Complete with rugged bakkie-based underpinnings that encourage off-the-beaten-track venturing, largely proven powertrains that afford maximum range and towing capability, and brand names with enviable respective reputations for reliability, adventure SUVs remain the favourite of thousands of South Africans.
7 min |
CAR July 2024
CAR South Africa
TWELVE OF THE BEST
Ferrari keeps things suitably old-school with its V12-engined 12Cilindri GT
2 min |
CAR July 2024
CAR South Africa
CROSSOVER COUTURE
Opel has revived the Frontera nameplate once attached to its rugged Isuzu Frontier-based SUV from the 1990s and attached it to a stylish looking crossover set to arrive here next year.
1 min |
CAR June 2023
CAR South Africa
BMW E36 M3 (1992-1999) SA's first taste of M
When conversing about modern-classic sportscars, few match the pedigree and heritage of the BMW M3.
3 min |
CAR June 2023
CAR South Africa
SATISFACTION TO SORROW
Like the undulations from one side of the Kyalami's Mineshaft to the other, motorsport can deliver spectacular highs and petrifying lows.
2 min |
CAR June 2023
CAR South Africa
FINAL FLING
Targeting his record eighth title, Lewis Hamilton will ditch his long-time Mercedes team for a Ferrari seat from 2025 onwards.
5 min |
CAR June 2023
CAR South Africa
Ford Ranger 3.0TD V6 Platinum 4WD
The.battle for double-cab supremacy continues, with Ford’s luxurious new Ranger Platinum appealing to the lifestyle-oriented buyer
3 min |
CAR June 2023
CAR South Africa
Mercedes-Benz GLE 450d Coupé 4Matic
A fresh face with the sleeker coupé roofline lifts the GLE's appeal, especially in 450d guise
3 min |
CAR June 2023
CAR South Africa
Volvo EX30 Ultra Twin Motor Performance
Volvo's all-electric ambitions have been bolstered by the arrival of a new entry level model. Is the EX30 the model to change local opinion of EV motoring?
4 min |
CAR June 2023
CAR South Africa
Niche knacks
They are about as deep in the crossover niche as it's possible to mine, but the Ford Puma and Volkswagen's Taigo are more closely matched than you'd think...
8 min |
CAR June 2023
CAR South Africa
TOURING de FORCE
First unveiled at the 1967 Paris Motor Show as a replacement for the stunning Ferrari 330 GT 2+2, the 365 GT is about as accomplished a long distance tourer as you could wish for
4 min |
CAR June 2023
CAR South Africa
Levelling up
Audi South Africa's expanded portfolio of special-edition models aims to combine the most popular specification requests into individual packages
3 min |
CAR June 2023
CAR South Africa
We've been X-pecting you
The new X-Rider models up the appeal of Isuzu's rugged D-Max while focusing on value
3 min |
CAR June 2023
CAR South Africa
Savvy selection
The updated Kia Seltos introduces family-familiar styling and a more sophisticated interior than before, but that turbodiesel engine may be its most compelling Feature
3 min |
CAR June 2023
CAR South Africa
HELLO JUNIOR
Alfa Romeo reinforces its commitment to both EV motoring and a more SUVled future with the unveiling of its entry-level Junior
2 min |