CATEGORIES

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

HELLO JUNIOR

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

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

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?

ΚΟΜΒΙ COMRADES

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

LIFTED LAMBO

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

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

TRIPLE 3 AT THE READY

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

FINN, INTERRUPTED

Less than four years separate Mika Häkkinen's maiden and swansong F1 victories between 1997 and 2001, when he bitterly battled against Michael Schumacher. As it happens, their history stretches far further, rendering the tragedy of the double champ's premature exit from F1 all the greater

Posh family hauler

After enjoying to a half a year worth of testing Kia's flagship turbo petrol Sportage confirmed its place as one of the segment's most accomplished offerings

Nissan X-Trail 2,5 Acenta Plus 4WD

The most accomplished version of the X-Trail is yet another compelling addition to a competitive segment

Sibling rivalry

Toyota’s fourth local tie-up with Suzuki unlocks extended proportions and more distinct styling for the second generstion of SA’s most popular crossover, but its badge belies which of the two offers better ultimate value

A subtle facelift

The Isuzu mu-X 7-seater adventure SUV has already received an update in SA, including the addition of a new model

Mazda's big ambition

Sitting at the top of Mazda's SUV range the new CX-60 arrives as the CX-5's upmarket sibling

Price puzzle prize winner

Kia cleverly adds three diesel options to the popular Sportage range, two of which have no direct price-range rivals

THE ART OF FLIGHT

From humble beginnings, the discipline of monster-truck driving has spawned a multi-million-dollar business that continues to wow audiences, young and old, around the world. Ian McLaren attended the Cape Town leg of Monster Jam's recent tour

RISE OF THE RSI

A project overseen by the former President and CEO of Toyota, Akio Toyoda, the arrival in South Africa of the mighty GR Corolla reminds us of a time when the RSi badge regularly ruffled the feathers of hot-hatch royalty

LONG-RANGE EV CRUISER

As the VW ID.7 nears production, it looks to have answered some of the most pressing questions about covering distance in an EV