CAR South Africa Magazine - August 2023

In this issue

CARMAG, celebrating its 65th year in 2022, is Southern Africa’s leading multimedia automotive consumer brand.

It caters for a wide spectrum of motoring enthusiasts and owes its lasting reputation to critical road tests and driving impressions of the latest models in South Africa.

QUINTESSENTIAL GRAND TOURER

The successor to the svelte DB11, the DB12 is also the first model in the Aston Martin line-up to feature the British marque's new logo

2 mins

TRIPLE 3 AT THE READY

An anniversary-edition Volkswagen Golf R with more power and poise

1 min

WHAT'S UP, MAZDA?

In the first part of a new series aimed at giving local automotive brands an opportunity to touch base with South African consumer, we open the floor for Craig Roberts, Managing Director of Mazda Southern Africa

3 mins

EVOLUTION OF THE SPECIES

The crimson Type R badge is synonymous with high-performance motoring inspired by Honda's rich racing heritage. The latest Civic Type R package has a point to prove to those who may have lost faith

6 mins

LIFTED LAMBO

The Bolognese Raging Bull has unleashed arguably the wildest take yet on its mid-engined V10 supercar: the rugged-looking Huracán Sterrato

6 mins

Wicked viking

With 300 kW on tap and a trendy sloped-roof design, the Volvo C40 takes the fight to its German EV rivals - and then some

3 mins

Defenders, assemble

The already comprehensive Land Rover Defender range has welcomed a new eight-seater 130 edition

3 mins

If it ain't broke...

Subaru's updates to its popular raised-ride-height XV include a new name. Meet the Crosstrek

3 mins

ΚΟΜΒΙ COMRADES

Car collectors Anton Lubbe and Werner Viljoen let us in on what makes their friendship so special

3 mins

Boardroom brawl

One of performance motoring's favourite inter-brand battles is back. But step aside, Merc C63 and BMW M3, it's time for the middleweights to spar

6 mins

GWM P Series 2,0 LTD 4X4 Auto

On the back of impressive market inroads for this budget-friendly double-cab, GWM has upped the ante by introducing a more rugged P-Series LTD derivative. Can its competence match its stronger presence?

3 mins

Silk road

Two brands debuting in South Africa also happen to compete in the same segment. Here's our verdict on the new Omoda 5 and BAIC Beijing X55

6 mins

Citroën C3 Feel 1,2 manual

There's a lot to like about the new, India-sourced Citroën C3 package, not least its compelling price point

3 mins

RED-LETTER DAY

After a 50-year absence, there could be no better way to celebrate the centenary of the world's greatest endurance race, than victory by one of the most revered names in racing

5 mins

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CAR South Africa Magazine Description:

CAR is Southern Africa’s leading automotive-interest magazine – and has been since 1957. It’s aimed at petrol-heads of all ages looking for, expert reviews, road tests, driving impressions of the latest models available and great motoring content from the country’s leading motoring journalists.