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STILL BOXING CLEVER

Think horizontally opposed motors and the VW Beetle and Porsche 911 immediately spring to mind. Today, however, only one manufacturer relies exclusively on boxer engines to power its entire model line-up: Subaru

BMWM240i xDrive Coupé

A M2-lite is no crime, but has all-wheel drive turned the M division’s stepson into a Jack of all trades but a master of none?

Joy-ish machine

Honda's third-generation HR-V wants to bring the fun back

Bridging of the bulls

It may be a conduit between Lamborghini’s Evo and STO Huracáns, but the Tecnica is one of Sant’Agata Bolognese’s most balanced bulls...

Ranger on the rise

Ford’s nextgeneration Ranger adds more comfort and tech, but doesn’t skimp on the all-road ability that’s made it a global star

RANGE ROVER SPORT 3

Handsome, sophisticated heavyweight dials in more sport. ETA: Q4 2022

Shock to the System

BMW's seventh-generation 7 Series ushers in a fully electric powertrain and daring design

KIA Sorento 2,2 CRDI 8DCT 7-Seater SXL AWD

Kia's striking new Sorento brings some sophistication to CAR's long-term fleet

A New (Old) Beetle?

A total of 21 529 464: that's the number of Beetles Volkswagen manufactured from 1938 to 2003. We track down one of two Última Edicións in South Africa, manufactured during the final days of production in Mexico in 2003

The world's most powerful SUV

Is the Aston Martin DBX707 more than just its performance numbers? Let's find out.

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…