Automotive
CAR
Somebody Call 911
This Mercedes-Benz "Ponton" ambulance has been meticulously restored over several years. We take it for a drive outside Bloemfontein
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March 2022
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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
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Tough Love
The new Land Cruiser becomes more civilized while staying true to its roots
5 min |
March 2022
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BMW 520d Steptronic
We find ourselves developing a superiority complex in the latest BMW 5 Series
5 min |
March 2022
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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
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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
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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
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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
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February 2022
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THE END OF AN ERA
More than 50 years ag o, Frank Williams started with nothing in F1 and eventually led his charges to multiple w orld titles. We remember the last of the gre at team principals
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February 2022
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Subcontinental skirmish
Compact crossovers, tall-ridinghatchbacks, budget SUVs;whatever you choose to callthem, they are here to stay. Weevaluate the latest quartet
10+ min |
February 2022
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RANGING AHEAD
The new Ford Ranger is one of the most eagerly anticipated releases in recent years and we got the inside line on what to expect
5 min |
February 2022
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Softly-softly sedan
Lexus’ spacious hybrid sedan gets the subtlest of mid-cycle nip-and-tuck treatments
2 min |
February 2022
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Grand in all but name
Don’t be confused by the model designation. A car that is this gorgeous, practical and great to drive is hard to fault
3 min |
February 2022
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Giallo Modena
An 812 Superfast with more power and less weight? There's a little more to the Competizione than that
8 min |
February 2022
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Backing up the sport
Audi has breathed new life into the Q5 range with a mid-cycle update and an all-new coupé-esque Sportback body style
3 min |
February 2022
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A second pass at Stelvio
The original Stelvio was loved by the Alfisti, now an updated version with fresh packaging could broaden the appeal …
5 min |
February 2022
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Hybrid for the people
Toyota is making a play for a sizeable chunk of the compact SUV market – and the time could be right for a hybrid
4 min |
January 2022
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Evolutionary Tactics
If you’re not prepared to wait indefinitely for a 911 GT3 and think the Carrera S flies a little low under the radar, the finessed-yet fiery GTS is here to tide you over
7 min |
January 2022
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Thrill seeker
How does the recipe of award-winning B58 engine mated with all-wheel drive translate in the M2’s performance understudy? We head to Bavaria for our first taste
5 min |
January 2022
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VW Golf VR6 (1993-'96)
Forget GTI
3 min |
January 2022
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X claims the spot
BMW’s electrified follow up to the i3 promises much. We grab seat time in the flagship xDrive50 to see how the electric arms race is progressing
6 min |
January 2022
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Honda Prelude (1984-'97)
Honda has always been rather good at sporty coupes
3 min |
December 2021
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Gr8 expectations
It's more sophisticated than ever but remains one of the most balanced hot hatches you'll encounter
6 min |
December 2021
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SUZUKI VITARA BREZZA 1,5 GLX Keeping it honest
The Vitara badge is one of the pioneers in the compact SUV segment but is its associated heritage enough to mark the Brezza out as a class leader?
10+ min |
December 2021
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MAXIMUM ATTACK
The F1 title fight between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen has ignited the sport in 2021 ...but theirs is not the only example of an F1 rivalry that's boiled over into sheer melodrama
6 min |
December 2021
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Land Cruiser of plenty
With a revered list of forebears and giant tyre tracks to fill, much is expected from the all-new Land Cruiser 300
4 min |
December 2021
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ELECTRIC JUGGERNAUT
As we found on an epic getaway up the West Coast, the Taycan Cross Turismo is best appreciated if you try not to pigeonhole it
7 min |
December 2021
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DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER
We celebrate the Jaguar E-Type’s diamond jubilee with a drive in a pristine Series 1 fixed-head coupé
6 min |
December 2021
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C-level rising
We travel to Mercedes-Benz South Africa headquarters for an exclusive first drive of the stunning new, locally built C-Class
9 min |
December 2021
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Defenders assemble!
Following a glowing review of the Defender P400, we finally get our hands on a duo of diesel Defenders for a comprehensive group test …
7 min |