Automotive
CAR South Africa
FORD RANGER RAPTOR SPECIAL EDITION 2,0 BIT DOUBLE CAB 10AT 4X4
Ford's flagship bakkie has joined the CAR garage and is yearning for an off-road adventure
2 min |
July 2022
CAR South Africa
Blossoming Chery
Chery's competitively priced premium-spec SUV suggests a giant leap for the Chinese brand after a rocky start in our market
4 min |
July 2022
CAR
Off-road Conquerer
We are one of the first to drive the new Ineos Grenadier offroader and it's already showing its passion for adventure
6 min |
May 2022
CAR
Peugeot Landtrek 1, 9D 4Action 4x4
The Landtrek is loosening up nicely while it waits for a some substantial cargo to be added to the loadbay
1 min |
May 2022
CAR
Grand Entrance
Hyundai's seven-seater Creta makes a grand entrance into a niche segment
3 min |
June 2022
CAR
Middle child syndrome
BMW's entry-level coupé has landed on our shores; how does it compete in the absence of the M2 as the star-in-waiting?
4 min |
June 2022
CAR
All aboard
What if the best seat in the latest Opel Zafira Life offering wasn't the one occupied by the driver?
3 min |
June 2022
CAR
DRIVE to SURVIVE
So you want to go GT3 racing? Dreaming is cheaper
7 min |
June 2022
CAR
BLOOMING MARVELLOUS!
Lotus' first hyper-SUV comes to life
1 min |
June 2022
CAR
4X4 RAV4
Toyota's popular midsize SUV in hybrid form offers more grip and less sip
2 min |
June 2022
CAR
NYC ON WHEELS
For decades, Checker Taxis defined New York streets. One enthusiast has coveted one since the age of 11 and fulfilled that dream
4 min |
June 2022
CAR
REDUCING VEHICLE MANUFACTURING COSTS
We explain and investigate the key factors influencing vehicle cost
6 min |
June 2022
CAR
Space Odyssey
Hyundai adds head-turning design to its triedand-tested family SUV while adding more standard tech, luxury and interior practicality
4 min |
June 2022
CAR
Uptown funk
At a competitive price, this highly anticipated A-segment hatch looks to take the offensive
3 min |
June 2022
CAR
Starting from hatch
German solidity, Gallic flair and Eastern ingenuity meet in this small-hatch match…
10+ min |
June 2022
CAR
VW Scirocco GLi (1980-1982)
Before the Mk1 was revealed, the Scirocco was the vehicle of choice for Volkswagen fans
3 min |
June 2022
CAR
Lekker, China!
"Enjoy your first class”. We know the propensity for hyperbole in advertising. We may be sceptical of such a bold statement by a Chinese brand but times have changed
4 min |
May 2022
CAR
Peak 911
Porsche's most elemental 911 traces its ancestry back to the 1973 911 Carrera RS. But how does a modern manufacturer keep the racing essence and still satisfy the suits in Brussels? Cue the latest GT3: feral but with manners
5 min |
May 2022
CAR
Emissions
Some argue that committing to an EV-only future is premature. They highlight the human and environmental cost of mining some of the metals required for EV batteries, as well as the high carbon emissions of EV production and electricity generation in many markets. Confused? We investigate and explain...
6 min |
May 2022
CAR
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Mazda's 1991 Le Mans victory is a fairy tale of fortitude and fortuitousness. Against the superpowers of sportscars, they stood no chance... allegedly
6 min |
May 2022
CAR
Style over substance
Offering fashionable SUV-inspired looks and decent value for money, how has our Kiger long-termer held up after a half-year test?
3 min |
May 2022
CAR
THE INNOVATORS
First production car with driver and passenger airbags
3 min |
May 2022
CAR
Renault's Comeback Kid
After numerous delays, the Renault Clio V has finally launched on local soil. Was it worth the wait?
4 min |
May 2022
CAR
Pioneer spirit
Is this Insta-worthy Ford Ranger Stormtrak the bee's knees? We report back after a six-month test
4 min |
May 2022
CAR
RACE ON SUNDAY, SELL ON MONDAY
In the Seventies, South Africa was one of Alfa Romeo's most important markets outside of Italy. The Berlina 2000 was both successful in sales and on the racetrack
4 min |
May 2022
CAR
One-litre wonder
In this age of fashionable SUVs and crossovers, can a compact hatchback still function as a one-size-fits-all daily runabout?
3 min |
May 2022
CAR
Once in a Lifetime
CAR's first issue was published in 1957. That same year, the Lazarus Motor Company was formed. To commemorate this momentous anniversary, we've gathered three very special Blue Ovals for their first-ever run together on South African soil
10+ min |
March 2022
CAR
On the Charge
With 30 new electric models, Toyota is going all-in on electric, targeting 3.5 million BEV sales by 2030
3 min |
March 2022
CAR
Renault Koleos 2,5 Dynamique CVT
Renault has been doing a roaring trade in the small budget cars segment of late ... How will the upmarket Koleos be received?
4 min |
March 2022
CAR
Honda Fit 1,5 DOHC i-MMD e-CVT Hybrid
Honda has become known as a pioneer of hybrid technology and the latest Fit e:HEV hopes to benefit from that reputation
5 min |