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Toyota Fortuner

Considered by many as the quintessential adventure SUV, the Fortuner is about as strong a used buying proposition as you can get in this segment. We take you through the things to look out for and list two rivals for comparison.

MIND THE HURDLE

With a repaired car and a point to prove, Alex Shahini returned for Round 3 of the Toyota GR Cup at Zwartkops Raceway to achieve a career-best finish

KING OF KILLARNEY

For four decades, Denis Joubert was directly involved with the creation, development and ongoing success of Cape Town's international motorsport venue, Killarney. Having just celebrated his 90th birthday, we talk to the man whose contribution to South Africa's motor-racing heritage is priceless....

Selecting the 4WD SYSTEM for your needs

As 4WD SUVS and double cabs grow in popularity, more first-time buyers face the challenge of selecting a vehicle with a drivetrain that best meets their requirements. We explain the key differences between the all-wheel drivetrains available

Kia Picanto 1.0 LX MT

Kia's ever-popular budget hatch has recently received a range of exterior and interior updates - we test the entry-level variant to see if it remains a force to be reckoned with in this highly competitive segment

Super C

The fastest and most technologically advanced flagship C-Class to date, AMG's C63 S has evolved into an electrified uber-sedan. Has this mighty model forsaken some character in pursuing this status? We strapped our test equipment to the new shooting star.

Bentley's Brutes

A break in proceedings during an exclusive preview of the fourth-generation Bentley Continental GT afforded us an opportunity to sample the stately yet hair-raising Bentayga S

RUNNING UP THAT HILL

Now in its 14th year, the Simola Hillclimb continues to combine adrenaline-fuelled competition with showcasing some of the most appealing classics out there in a heady mix that keeps local petrolheads coming...

BAND OF BROTHERS

Complete with rugged bakkie-based underpinnings that encourage off-the-beaten-track venturing, largely proven powertrains that afford maximum range and towing capability, and brand names with enviable respective reputations for reliability, adventure SUVs remain the favourite of thousands of South Africans.

TWELVE OF THE BEST

Ferrari keeps things suitably old-school with its V12-engined 12Cilindri GT

CROSSOVER COUTURE

Opel has revived the Frontera nameplate once attached to its rugged Isuzu Frontier-based SUV from the 1990s and attached it to a stylish looking crossover set to arrive here next year.

BMW E36 M3 (1992-1999) SA's first taste of M

When conversing about modern-classic sportscars, few match the pedigree and heritage of the BMW M3.

SATISFACTION TO SORROW

Like the undulations from one side of the Kyalami's Mineshaft to the other, motorsport can deliver spectacular highs and petrifying lows.

FINAL FLING

Targeting his record eighth title, Lewis Hamilton will ditch his long-time Mercedes team for a Ferrari seat from 2025 onwards.

Ford Ranger 3.0TD V6 Platinum 4WD

The.battle for double-cab supremacy continues, with Ford’s luxurious new Ranger Platinum appealing to the lifestyle-oriented buyer

Mercedes-Benz GLE 450d Coupé 4Matic

A fresh face with the sleeker coupé roofline lifts the GLE's appeal, especially in 450d guise

Volvo EX30 Ultra Twin Motor Performance

Volvo's all-electric ambitions have been bolstered by the arrival of a new entry level model. Is the EX30 the model to change local opinion of EV motoring?

Niche knacks

They are about as deep in the crossover niche as it's possible to mine, but the Ford Puma and Volkswagen's Taigo are more closely matched than you'd think...

TOURING de FORCE

First unveiled at the 1967 Paris Motor Show as a replacement for the stunning Ferrari 330 GT 2+2, the 365 GT is about as accomplished a long distance tourer as you could wish for

Levelling up

Audi South Africa's expanded portfolio of special-edition models aims to combine the most popular specification requests into individual packages

We've been X-pecting you

The new X-Rider models up the appeal of Isuzu's rugged D-Max while focusing on value

Savvy selection

The updated Kia Seltos introduces family-familiar styling and a more sophisticated interior than before, but that turbodiesel engine may be its most compelling Feature

HELLO JUNIOR

Alfa Romeo reinforces its commitment to both EV motoring and a more SUVled future with the unveiling of its entry-level Junior

KLASSE CAPTAIN

The sister car to the sedan unveiled at the 2023 IAA Mobility Show, BMW’s Vision Neue Klasse X concept has a significant role to play in the evolution of one of the brand’s best-selling product lines.

GLASS AND A HALF

Often taken for granted, the role that your windscreen plays within the packaging of your vehicle has never been more significant. We explore its evolution, as well as why this sheet of glass is so important.

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

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

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

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?

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