Automotive
CAR South Africa
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
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CAR July 2023
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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
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CAR July 2023
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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
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June 2023
CAR South Africa
Elder statesmen
The new BMW 7 Series takes on the Mercedes-Benz S-Class for luxury sedan supremacy
7 min |
June 2023
CAR South Africa
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
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June 2023
CAR South Africa
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
4 min |
June 2023
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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
3 min |
June 2023
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Fortune favours the brave
Can the second-gen Fortuner’s second facelift keep it at the top of the tree?
3 min |
June 2023
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Très chic
With a simplified range, and more je ne sais quoi, this small French crossover takes the fight to a stacked division
3 min |
June 2023
CAR South Africa
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
6 min |
June 2023
CAR South Africa
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
6 min |
June 2023
CAR South Africa
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.
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June 2023
CAR South Africa
LUDICROUS LABEL RED
A special edition of the BMW XM with appropriate trimmings and bump in performance
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June 2023
CAR South Africa
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
3 min |
June 2023
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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
6 min |
CAR May 2023
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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
3 min |
CAR May 2023
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Sandwich squeeze
With standout looks and school-run-smashing space, what's a GLB if stuck between the GLA and GLC?
4 min |
CAR May 2023
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BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Let's take a moment to marvel at Ferrari's first effort in the the SUV department, which already has two years' worth of orders in waiting
2 min |
CAR May 2023
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Back to BASICS
Caterham is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. There's no better way to join in than taking one of these cars for a drive
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CAR May 2023
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Fiat's crossover refreshed
Is Fiat's 500X still competitive in a sea of monotonous We find out, this time with an open top crossovers?
3 min |
CAR May 2023
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New heights for Mahindra
Mahindra's latest utilitarian 4x4 SUV showcases what lies beyond the horizon for the Indian firm trying to establish its new identity.
3 min |
CAR May 2023
CAR South Africa
Dune decimator
More performance, more power and more extreme. Ford's new Ranger Raptor ups the ante as South Africa's premier performance bakkie
6 min |
CAR May 2023
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BREAKING THE RULES
After years of declaring it would never build an SUV, Ferrari has finally bitten the bullet and rolled out the Purosangue
7 min |
CAR May 2023
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GRENADIER GRANDEUR
If you are a loyal reader of CAR Magazine and I hope you are - you would have read my initial thoughts on the beautiful new off-roading beast that has finally made its way to market... the Ineos Grenadier.
6 min |
CAR May 2023
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Volvo 164 (1969-1976)
Taking on the Germans and British with a straight-six and a stately grille
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April 2023
CAR South Africa
MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE
Mattia Binotto's shock exit from Ferrari after a near-missed 2022 season could never be complete without a signature shot of personality prangs and boardroom brawling. It all points to mismanagement and not meeting fundamental F1 excellence
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April 2023
CAR South Africa
PHEVS - A PRACTICAL APPROACH TO ELECTRIFICATION?
Even in those vehicle markets that have already committed to an EV future, with set dates for a ban on sales of new internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, questions are still raised regarding affordability, battery supply and the availability of raw materials. Could plug-in hybrids (PHEV) be a practical interim-, or even long-term solution?
5 min |
April 2023
CAR South Africa
Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge Ultimate
It's one of the most powerful models in Volvo's local line-up, but ironically it may be one of the most sensible, too
4 min |
April 2023
CAR South Africa
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
Mercedes-Benz joins the high-voltage party with an all-rounder that impresses. Import duties remain a large stumbling block
4 min |
April 2023
CAR South Africa
Range Rover P530 Autobiography
The newest Range Rover steps into the modern era but retains its old-world charm
4 min |