Automotive
CAR South Africa
Back to basics
Even in its base trim, the Volkswagen T-Cross' punchy and responsive drivetrain, composure on all surfaces and unmatched build quality thoroughly impressed the CAR team
3 min |
October 2025
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All In
Audi's plan for recapturing the imagination of the South African audience requires ticking as many boxes as possible. The new A5 provides a compelling starting point
3 min |
October 2025
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NEVERENDING STORY
Garagisti & Co. is opening a new chapter in the history of analogue supercars with the GP1
1 min |
October 2025
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V12 RELOADED
The latest model in Lamborghini's 'few-offs' arsenal, the Fenomeno is the most powerful Raging Bull ever created
1 min |
October 2025
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SUSPENSION DISBELIEF
Chinese luxury carmaker Yangwang Auto has revealed an innovative new active suspension system that's being introduced on its U7 sedan.
2 min |
October 2025
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VOLVO'S SOUTH AFRICAN EXPANSION
ENTERS HIGH GEAR WITH NEW LEADERSHIP AND PRODUCT OFFENSIVE
2 min |
October 2025
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VOLVO EX30 ULTRA TWIN MOTOR PERFORMANCE
The arrival of the Volvo EX30 Ultra Twin Motor Performance in our long-term fleet brings with it an injection of electrified pace, as well as a wealth of innovative features
2 min |
October 2025
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Crossing Continents
A second encounter with the new Continental GT, and its GTC sibling, has reinforced our opinion that Bentley's grand tourer has never been more appealing
4 min |
October 2025
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FOUR PLAY
Striking concept quartet outlines Mahindra's future plans
1 min |
October 2025
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COOL CONCEPTS
When it comes to cool concepts, it sometimes pays to go back to the very root of what concept cars are all about.
2 min |
October 2025
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Porsche Cayenne GTS Coupé
The midfielder in Porsche's fastback SUV lineup is anything but middle-of-the-road
3 min |
October 2025
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Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace
The Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace builds upon the virtues of the five-door model with a welcome helping of extra space, but is it worth considering as a used buy?
2 min |
October 2025
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Last Hurrah
With the global reveal of the new Hilux imminent, Toyota South Africa's new Legend 55 package is likely the last special edition to be based on the eighth-generation package.
3 min |
October 2025
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Omoda C9 1.5T PHEV Explore AWD
The most luxurious Chinese product we've sampled to date gains its maker's impressive plug-in hybrid powertrain solution. Can it carry its suitably premium price tag?
4 min |
October 2025
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DASHCAMS AN ESSENTIAL ACCESSORY?
Once considered a novelty, the fitment of dashcams has become increasingly widespread. What has driven this upsurge in popularity?
4 min |
October 2025
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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 1.4 TSI LIFE PLUS
The facelifted Golf 8, which now includes 1.4 TSI engines, has now reached the level of traditionally more premium products and joins our long-term fleet
2 min |
October 2025
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FROM COUCH TO COMPETITION
In the fifth entry of 'Diary of an aspiring racer', Kyle Kock consolidates third place in the GR Cup Media Challenge championship, despite tricky East London conditions.
4 min |
October 2025
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CROWN JEWEL
With the Royal seal of approval behind it, the proudly British Range Rover brand continues to fulfil its mandate of combining comfort and sophistication with legendary off-roading prowess. We celebrate 55 years of this iconic badge
4 min |
October 2025
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Mini Cooper John Cooper Works
The purest expression of the original sporting Mini formula in contemporary guise. Does the F66 JCW live up to its predecessors?
3 min |
October 2025
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IRON FIST, VELVET GLOVE
Lamborghini's successor to the hardcore Huracán may be tech-heavy, but it's got Raging Bull DNA coursing through its veins
6 min |
October 2025
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SEVEN UP!
The Mitsubishi Destinator aims to disrupt the local family-SUV segment
1 min |
October 2025
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Hyundai Tucson 2.0D Executive AT
How close has the Tucson's recent round of updates brought it to besting the segment favourites?
3 min |
September 2025
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Head of the Q?
As the sole diesel at the top of Audi's SUV range, the updated Q8 adds versatility to its good looks
8 min |
September 2025
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24' 25 LE MANS
Conceived by the FIA and Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO) in 2018 and brought to fruition in 2023, the modern regulations and broad appeal associated with the current top tier of the World Endurance Championship continue to draw the attention of some of the world's leading automobile manufacturers.
3 min |
September 2025
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GOLD WAGEN
An idea initially vetoed by management, the Golf GTI quickly established itself as the benchmark in the hot-hatch segment it helped create. In a full-circle moment, we returned to the place where CAR got a first exclusive drive of the Mk1 GTI, Volkswagen Group Africa's Kariega headquarters, to repeat the exercise in the soon-to-be-introduced updated eighth-generation GTI
4 min |
September 2025
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Chrome & character
We step back into the 1930s with a beautifully restored Chrysler CI6 Roadster, where timeless design meets mechanical charm and a car's legacy lives on
4 min |
September 2025
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Audi RS Q8 quattro performance
Sharing its vaunted twin-turbo V8 with other members of the Volkswagen AG family, the updated RS Q8 combines its inherent sense of occasion with impressive poise
4 min |
September 2025
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VEHICLE RECALLS IGNORE THEM AT YOUR PERIL
Has the increased frequency of vehicle recalls resulted in owners becoming complacent and ignoring them - with potentially fatal results?
6 min |
September 2025
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COOL CONCEPTS
Volkswagen Golf GTI W12-650
2 min |
September 2025
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Expanded Territory
Ford South Africa has bolstered its local Territory lineup with a compelling new flagship derivative: the Territory Dark Edition
2 min |