Automotive
CAR South Africa
LIGHTS IN HIDING
Automotive parts giant Magna is showcasing a new technology capable of integrating a vehicle's external lighting into its bodywork.
2 min |
September 2022
CAR South Africa
THE NEW SIX
We take a rare and restored E3 BMW 3.0 S sedan for a drive and are reminded what these gems were like 50 years ago
3 min |
September 2022
CAR South Africa
Golf Club
A new Caddy joins VW's MQB platform family and gains a sharper stroke, but less powerful engines and lack of auto option are concerns
5 min |
September 2022
CAR South Africa
LIVE FAST, HAVE FUN
Toyota's high-performance driver-orientated GR brand has captured the hearts of enthusiast drivers. All hail the return of the three-pedal sportscar
6 min |
September 2022
CAR South Africa
THE INNOVATORS
The cars we drive today were influenced by these pioneers
2 min |
September 2022
CAR South Africa
SEEKING HYPERCAR SINGULARITY
Years in development, Mercedes-AMG finally launches the One
2 min |
September 2022
CAR South Africa
Toyota Cressida (1976-1992)
Long-life bread and butter
3 min |
September 2022
CAR South Africa
Return of the Gladiator
A legendary name returns as a true lifestyle vehicle providing the uncompromising off-road capability sought by outdoor adventurers
3 min |
September 2022
CAR South Africa
Next step
With a brand redesign and moderate sales success in recent years, Mahindra is upping the ante across all model ranges. The Scorpio-N is the first to feature the company's new clothes
3 min |
September 2022
CAR South Africa
Curvaceous Cross
Volkswagen's Taigo takes the Polo, pumps it up and adds a swooping roofline to its sleek aesthetics in the hopes of dabbling further in the premium compact crossover segment
3 min |
September 2022
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McLaren's lightning rod
A storm is gathering as we buckle into McLaren's electrified Artura supercar
5 min |
September 2022
CAR South Africa
LIGHTWEIGHT COMEBACK
It's no new Batmobile, but the M4 CSL has all the ingredients for greatness
2 min |
August 2022
CAR South Africa
Closed Circuit
While comparisons with F1 are inevitable, Formula E aims to introduce closequarters EV racing to a future generation of enthusiasts. Contributor lan McLaren attended the Monaco ePrix to gain insight into this still relatively new formula ahead of a scheduled Cape Town race in 2023
3 min |
August 2022
CAR South Africa
Vive la difference
A surprisingly effective head-turner and conversation starter. Capable, too
2 min |
August 2022
CAR South Africa
MERCEDES-BENZ C220D AMG LINE
Electric may be the future, but Mercedes' baby S-Class 220d represents the best of diesel in the world right now...
2 min |
August 2022
CAR South Africa
STILL BOXING CLEVER
Think horizontally opposed motors and the VW Beetle and Porsche 911 immediately spring to mind. Today, however, only one manufacturer relies exclusively on boxer engines to power its entire model line-up: Subaru
5 min |
August 2022
CAR South Africa
BMWM240i xDrive Coupé
A M2-lite is no crime, but has all-wheel drive turned the M division’s stepson into a Jack of all trades but a master of none?
5 min |
August 2022
CAR South Africa
Joy-ish machine
Honda's third-generation HR-V wants to bring the fun back
3 min |
August 2022
CAR South Africa
Bridging of the bulls
It may be a conduit between Lamborghini’s Evo and STO Huracáns, but the Tecnica is one of Sant’Agata Bolognese’s most balanced bulls...
4 min |
August 2022
CAR South Africa
Ranger on the rise
Ford’s nextgeneration Ranger adds more comfort and tech, but doesn’t skimp on the all-road ability that’s made it a global star
8 min |
August 2022
CAR South Africa
RANGE ROVER SPORT 3
Handsome, sophisticated heavyweight dials in more sport. ETA: Q4 2022
2 min |
August 2022
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Shock to the System
BMW's seventh-generation 7 Series ushers in a fully electric powertrain and daring design
1 min |
July 2022
CAR South Africa
KIA Sorento 2,2 CRDI 8DCT 7-Seater SXL AWD
Kia's striking new Sorento brings some sophistication to CAR's long-term fleet
2 min |
July 2022
CAR South Africa
A New (Old) Beetle?
A total of 21 529 464: that's the number of Beetles Volkswagen manufactured from 1938 to 2003. We track down one of two Última Edicións in South Africa, manufactured during the final days of production in Mexico in 2003
4 min |
July 2022
CAR South Africa
The world's most powerful SUV
Is the Aston Martin DBX707 more than just its performance numbers? Let's find out.
5 min |
July 2022
CAR South Africa
VW Polo GTI 2,0 TSI DSG
Volkswagen's baby hot hatch is advancing in the digital sphere, but is it enough?
4 min |
July 2022
CAR South Africa
The fastest Bentley yet
Sovereign's carriage, silent assassin, voyager, wingman, spirit of an age. Bentley's 12-cylinder coupé is a mass of contradictions
4 min |
July 2022
CAR South Africa
Giant killers
Hyundai's N-fettled Kona and i30 models meld searing pace and dynamic engagement with a hint of everyday practiality
4 min |
July 2022
CAR South Africa
Bakkie Brawler
The highly anticipated SA-built Isuzu D-Max has officially arrived in SA and we drive the flagship V-Cross
4 min |
July 2022
CAR South Africa
Platform game
New Opel Mokka gets a dollop of cream and a sizeable sprinkle of goodness, but does its shared DNA hinder it from rising above other alternatives on the crossover menu?
3 min |