Automotive
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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
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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
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LIGHTWEIGHT COMEBACK
It's no new Batmobile, but the M4 CSL has all the ingredients for greatness
2 min |
August 2022
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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
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Vive la difference
A surprisingly effective head-turner and conversation starter. Capable, too
2 min |
August 2022
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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
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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
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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
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Joy-ish machine
Honda's third-generation HR-V wants to bring the fun back
3 min |
August 2022
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 |
July 2022
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Grand Entrance
Hyundai's seven-seater Creta makes a grand entrance into a niche segment
3 min |
June 2022
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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
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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
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DRIVE to SURVIVE
So you want to go GT3 racing? Dreaming is cheaper
7 min |