Pioneering progress

Striking a sublime balance between luxury and utility, the XUV700 showcases the future of the Mahindra brand

THE GOLD STANDARD

Celebrating its M Division's 50th anniversary, BMW has dusted off its fabled CSL badge once more. We got behind the wheel of the new car with fond memories of its E46 predecessor

X1 MARKS THE SPOT

BMW's third-generation X1 had to step up its game to stay relevant in a brutal executive-compact SUV market. Mission accomplished? We drove the X1 sDrive18d through the Austrian Alps and down the Balkan Peninsula to find out

DARKNESS FALLS

Never mind this Everest Sport's bold, black-on-black attire, it has many attributes that leave its predecessor in the shade

HARDER- HITTING HILUX

In an effort to capture even more market share in the bustling leisure-bakkie segment, Toyota has launched its boldest and sportiest model yet. The 165 kW Hilux GR-S is the brand's second locally to feature the GR badge

LIGHTNING BOLT

Rimac's Nevera sets unofficial EV speed record

SUPERCARS IN THE SAND

Rip-snorting sports models with raised bodies and protective cladding from the same automotive umbrella

LEAN, GREEN SWEDE

Volvo has long been a pioneer in automotive safety and the technological tour de force that is the new EX90 all-electric SUV will be no exception

Bionic Hyundai on the Way

The loniq 6 is the first worthy Korean contender to the family-sized EV throne

THE INNOVATORS

The cars we drive today were influenced by these pioneers

Hyper-SUV

Porsche's new Nürburgring record holder makes an incontrovertible case for SUVS with cornering abilities. Being a GT-lite makes it all the more impressive

California dreamin'

There are few things quite as satisfying as the deep burble of a naturally aspirated V8. Enter the limited-run Ford Mustang California Special

Turbocharged tyke

A touch of turbocharging breathes new life into Kia's baby crossover

Munich leading the charge

BMW SA's latest offerings span the practical and power-packed spectrums of EV motoring

FANTASTIC FOUR

All-wheel-drive technology has defined the Audi brand for more than four decades, so it's a moment to savour when the latest model to wear the famed quattro badge meets its formidable forebear

Nip/tuck double time

Less than two years after its local introduction, the second-generation Hyundai Creta gets a surprise facelift

The last dance

The Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae is the swansong for the timeless, naturally aspirated production V12 Lamborghini

Return of the SUV KING

Range Rover’s latest iteration promises to be the most opulent and refined example yet, making it one of the more significant new car launches of the year, and certainly the biggest for a new SUV

RED-HOT FASTBACK

Peugeot's recent design fire shows no signs of petering out

THE X-TRA ONE

More tech, more space and an all-electric twin for third-gen X1

LIGHTS IN HIDING

Automotive parts giant Magna is showcasing a new technology capable of integrating a vehicle's external lighting into its bodywork.

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

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

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

THE INNOVATORS

The cars we drive today were influenced by these pioneers

SEEKING HYPERCAR SINGULARITY

Years in development, Mercedes-AMG finally launches the One

Toyota Cressida (1976-1992)

Long-life bread and butter

Return of the Gladiator

A legendary name returns as a true lifestyle vehicle providing the uncompromising off-road capability sought by outdoor adventurers

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

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