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Ford GT production increased due to ‘overwhelming’ demand

When the Ford GT was revealed early in 2015, the Blue Oval brand announced it would build just 1 000 units. But now, claiming “overwhelming” demand, the American manufacturer has decided to up… Read more →
It’s official: Peugeot to build electrified performance cars

Peugeot has released a statement confirming the development of a “new range of electrified sports vehicles” from 2020. The French automaker said it would “concentrate its resources on developing these… Read more →
DRIVEN: Ford Mustang Bullitt

NICE, France – There’s nothing quite like side-stepping the clutch on a big V8-powered brute … especially one wearing a Mustang badge. No flappy-paddle transmissions or turbocharged frippery here; just a… Read more →
New Toyota Corolla hatch spotted in SA; Auris badge dropped

An eagle-eyed CARmag.co.za reader has sent us photographs of the new Toyota Corolla hatch parked alongside a road in Centurion, Gauteng. Interestingly, the silver hatchback (here wearing Gauteng registration plates)… Read more →

New BMW 8 Series in South Africa: local pricing revealed…

The new BMW 8 Series is expected to arrive in South Africa in the first quarter of 2019. But... Read more
Volkswagen Golf 8: is this the new hatch’s taillamp design?

Volkswagen recently published some press material “showcasing how the lighting systems of the future will communicate and increase safety... Read more
Mahindra to supply Ford with all-new petrol powertrain…

Mahindra and Ford have “strengthened” their ongoing strategic alliance with the signing of two new definitive agreements, one of... Read more

ROAD TEST: BMW 630d GT Steptronic

It may be the nichest of the niche but the new 6 Series Gran Turismo has a certain quirky... Read more
Renault Duster vs. Haval H2 vs. Honda BR-V vs. Toyota Rush

They’re small in stature and big in character, but which of these tough little SUVs is best? Whether you... Read more

DRIVEN: Hyundai Kona 2,0 Executive AT

STELLENBOSCH, Western Cape – A single glance at either of the exterior photographs above is all you need to realise... Read more
DRIVEN: Nissan Navara 2,3D SE 4×2 DC manual

JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng – It’s interesting how often staff members in the CAR magazine office seem to require a bakkie... Read more

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VIDEO: BMW X2 sDrive20i M Sport X Steptronic

The new BMW X2 has been designed to appeal to young, trendy buyers, but should you consider one over... Read more
Watch out-of-control Toyota Hilux flatten Suzuki Swift Sport!

This dramatic CCTV footage from Thailand shows an out-of-control Toyota Hilux flatten a Suzuki Swift Sport waiting at a... Read more
VIDEO: Renault Mégane RS 280 Lux EDC track test

During our time with the new Renault Mégane RS 280 Lux EDC (read the full road test in the... Read more
Watch foolish Volkswagen Golf driver clatter into bakkie!

This dashcam footage from Australia shows the driver of a Volkswagen Golf somehow fail to turn left at the... Read more
Mercedes-AMG driver brake-checks Mazda, causes collision…

This dashcam footage from Australia shows an angry Mercedes-AMG driver brake-check a Mazda6 wagon, cause a collision and then... Read more
Drag race! Suzuki Swift Sport vs. Ford Fiesta ST and Up GTI…

The folks over at Parkers in the United Kingdom thought it’d be interesting to pit the new Suzuki Swift... Read more

Porsche Paradise: What Rennsport Reunion VI was like…

Every three years since 2001, the finest of Porsche’s Rennsport heritage gather for one big family reunion. In 2018,... Read more
Volkswagen Polo GTI R5 handed ‘extreme’ new livery…

Back in December 2017, the new Volkswagen Polo GTI R5 was officially revealed. Now the Wolfsburg-based brand has unveiled... Read more