VW Polo GTI 2,0 TSI DSG

Volkswagen's baby hot hatch is advancing in the digital sphere, but is it enough?

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

Giant killers

Hyundai's N-fettled Kona and i30 models meld searing pace and dynamic engagement with a hint of everyday practiality

Bakkie Brawler

The highly anticipated SA-built Isuzu D-Max has officially arrived in SA and we drive the flagship V-Cross

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?

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

Blossoming Chery

Chery's competitively priced premium-spec SUV suggests a giant leap for the Chinese brand after a rocky start in our market

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

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

Grand Entrance

Hyundai's seven-seater Creta makes a grand entrance into a niche segment

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?

All aboard

What if the best seat in the latest Opel Zafira Life offering wasn't the one occupied by the driver?

DRIVE to SURVIVE

So you want to go GT3 racing? Dreaming is cheaper

BLOOMING MARVELLOUS!

Lotus' first hyper-SUV comes to life

4X4 RAV4

Toyota's popular midsize SUV in hybrid form offers more grip and less sip

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

REDUCING VEHICLE MANUFACTURING COSTS

We explain and investigate the key factors influencing vehicle cost

Space Odyssey

Hyundai adds head-turning design to its triedand-tested family SUV while adding more standard tech, luxury and interior practicality

Uptown funk

At a competitive price, this highly anticipated A-segment hatch looks to take the offensive

Starting from hatch

German solidity, Gallic flair and Eastern ingenuity meet in this small-hatch match…

VW Scirocco GLi (1980-1982)

Before the Mk1 was revealed, the Scirocco was the vehicle of choice for Volkswagen fans

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

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

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...

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

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?

THE INNOVATORS

First production car with driver and passenger airbags

Renault's Comeback Kid

After numerous delays, the Renault Clio V has finally launched on local soil. Was it worth the wait?

Pioneer spirit

Is this Insta-worthy Ford Ranger Stormtrak the bee's knees? We report back after a six-month test

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