Automotive
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BREAKING THE RULES
After years of declaring it would never build an SUV, Ferrari has finally bitten the bullet and rolled out the Purosangue
7 min |
CAR May 2023
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GRENADIER GRANDEUR
If you are a loyal reader of CAR Magazine and I hope you are - you would have read my initial thoughts on the beautiful new off-roading beast that has finally made its way to market... the Ineos Grenadier.
6 min |
CAR May 2023
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Volvo 164 (1969-1976)
Taking on the Germans and British with a straight-six and a stately grille
3 min |
April 2023
CAR South Africa
MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE
Mattia Binotto's shock exit from Ferrari after a near-missed 2022 season could never be complete without a signature shot of personality prangs and boardroom brawling. It all points to mismanagement and not meeting fundamental F1 excellence
6 min |
April 2023
CAR South Africa
PHEVS - A PRACTICAL APPROACH TO ELECTRIFICATION?
Even in those vehicle markets that have already committed to an EV future, with set dates for a ban on sales of new internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, questions are still raised regarding affordability, battery supply and the availability of raw materials. Could plug-in hybrids (PHEV) be a practical interim-, or even long-term solution?
5 min |
April 2023
CAR South Africa
Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge Ultimate
It's one of the most powerful models in Volvo's local line-up, but ironically it may be one of the most sensible, too
4 min |
April 2023
CAR South Africa
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
Mercedes-Benz joins the high-voltage party with an all-rounder that impresses. Import duties remain a large stumbling block
4 min |
April 2023
CAR South Africa
Range Rover P530 Autobiography
The newest Range Rover steps into the modern era but retains its old-world charm
4 min |
April 2023
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Nice but niche
Of course, it's not a real seven-seater, but that was never why you were considering it in the first place. So, where does it fit in?
3 min |
April 2023
CAR South Africa
FROM BAVARIA WITH LOVE
Entrenched in all things BMW, Colin van Son opens his garage doors, revealing a collection of cars with a strong focus on the most famously Bavarian carmaker
3 min |
April 2023
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Say yes to UX
Baby Lexus gets tech treats aplenty; untouched hybrid and CVT reaffirm it's more suited to Silicon Valley than Silverstone
2 min |
April 2023
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Proving a ghost from the past right
The Spectre emerges out of the mist on an uncharacteristically overcast day of this exclusive drive, not only as the first electric car from Rolls-Royce, but to prove a ghost from the past right
4 min |
April 2023
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Back to the future Formula E
From the world of motorsport comes Formula E. It's a wide, intricate network of opportunity, not without its fair share of engaging topics, which we explored at the inaugural Cape Town E-Prix
4 min |
April 2023
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LIGHTNING SPEED
Cracking 0-100 km/h in less than two seconds and with an EV record top speed of 412 km/h, the Nevera's numbers are simply stupendous. But how electrifying is it behind the wheel?
8 min |
April 2023
CAR South Africa
Ford Granada V8 and coupé (1973–1978)
This \"executive\" Ford replaced the Zephyr in Europe and Fairmont and 17M/20M in South Africa. The first-generation Granada was sold from 1972 and was succeeded by the series 2 in 1978.
2 min |
March 2023
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DREAMING BIG
Ruché Moodley is a speedy South African youngster with a big mission on two wheels
4 min |
March 2023
CAR South Africa
FORMULA NONE
Porsche's failure in 2022 to launch a partnership with Red Bull was just one chapter in the brand's stormy relationship with F1. What gives?
6 min |
March 2023
CAR South Africa
ACCESSORISING YOUR 4X4
Plenty of South African drivers are switching to 4x4 SUVs and double-cab bakkies to cover their everyday and leisure-based motoring needs. Many find the standard vehicle will meet these requirements just fine, but an increasing number will look to accessorising their vehicles to further improve their functionality and better support their specific requirements.
6 min |
March 2023
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KIA SPORTAGE 1,6 T-GDI GT-LINE S
We hit the open road to see how the Sportage fares on a journey up the West Cost
2 min |
March 2023
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Final fight
The outgoing Ford Ranger Raptor stood at the top of the range-topping bakkie pantheon. Just before it bowed out, Toyota's Hilux GR tried to take its crown...
6 min |
March 2023
CAR South Africa
ELEGANTLY ITALIAN
We drive a stylish, compact Italian sports car from the middle of the 20th century, quite possibly the only one of its kind in South Africa
3 min |
March 2023
CAR South Africa
Fit for Aladdin and De Gaulle
Adept at sailing across rough roads and stylishly slinking about town, the updated Citroén C5 Aircross remains brilliantly balanced
3 min |
March 2023
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A double shot of affordability
South Africa's most affordable car has received a modest refresh and is ready to continue bolstering Suzuki's local sales
3 min |
March 2023
CAR South Africa
Orange crush
The new Ford Ranger hasn't just moved the goalposts for bakkies, it’s smashed them into a different universe
4 min |
March 2023
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Leap of faith
Alfa’s debut hybrid is a make-or-break palate cleanser to prepare for the company-s electric Future, complete with quirks
4 min |
March 2023
CAR South Africa
SHORT, SHARP & SHOCKINGLY GOOD
Albeit ever so brief, our recent stint with some of Mercedes' new EVS shows great promise for the future of electric motoring in South Africa
3 min |
March 2023
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Sovereign 7s: BMW 7 Series and X7
The role of BMW's crown jewel 7 Series may have evolved, but it retains its mandate of presenting the brand's latest thinking in terms of ultimate luxury, comfort and technology
6 min |
March 2023
CAR South Africa
Charging Electric Vehicles
South Africa's transition to vehicle electrification is well underway, albeit more slowly than in many other parts of the world. Sales of conventional or self-charging hybrids have recently increased exponentially as this technology has become available on products in high-volume segments. Volume growth of battery electric vehicles has been slower but steady - no doubt owing to their higher pricing - but there is also some buyer hesitancy as a result of their shorter driving range and concerns regarding access to public charging.
6 min |
CARMAG February 2023
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KILLARNEY'S MALMESBURY SWEEP RENAMED IN HONOUR OF SAREL VAN DER MERWE
South African motorsport legend Sarel 'Supervan' van der Merwe, who officially retired from racing in 2022 at the age of 75, was honoured at the Cape Motorsport Festival at Killarney on 10 December 2022, when the high-speed double apex Malmesbury Sweep was officially renamed Sarel's Sweep at a poignant ceremony on the spot during the lunch break.
1 min |
February 2023
CAR South Africa
FORGET ABOUT THE BOOK
IF you're buying or selling a car, it’s time to get with the programme. We investigate getWorth’s innovative Al pricing model and how old-fashioned book values are a thing of the past
5 min |