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New Toyota Supra rendered in base spec, as cabrio and more…

The new A90-generation Toyota Supra was revealed at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit earlier in January. But now a digital artist has rendered three new variants –… Read more →
5 least expensive new cars in SA with 200 kW or more…

Bang for your buck. It’s an expression often thrown about by potential buyers sniffing around the new vehicle market. Typically, the “bang” refers to value and the “buck” to money…. Read more →
New Toyota RAV4: fresh details of SA-spec models revealed…

Toyota South Africa Motors has revealed initial details of the new RAV4 range that is scheduled to launch locally in March 2019. The local line-up of the fifth-generation version of… Read more →
Ford to replace EcoSport with new Fiesta-based ‘Puma’?

A fresh report out of the United Kingdom suggests Ford is hard at work developing a new Fiesta-based crossover that will ultimately replace the EcoSport. According to Auto Express – which also… Read more →

VW drops more details, fresh photos of 213 kW Golf GTI TCR

Volkswagen recently revealed the new Golf GTI TCR, billing it as a “new evolutionary stage” of the GTI nameplate’s storied... Read more
Nissan transforms NV300 into a mobile workshop concept

In an effort to showcase the versatility of the NV300’s cargo area, Nissan has created a mobile workshop concept... Read more
Volvo to axe V40 hatch, fill space with ‘more creative’ vehicle

The head of Volvo Cars in Europe has revealed the Swedish automaker will axe the V40 when its lifecycle... Read more

ROAD TEST: Renault Duster 1,5 dCi 4×2 Prestige EDC

The much-loved Duster undergoes a top-to-bottom remake, but does it retain its predecessor’s simple charm? The last time we... Read more
ROAD TEST: Subaru Forester 2,0i-S ES Lineartronic CVT

The Forester gains a new platform and yet more practicality. Can it hold its own against myriad mainstream rivals?... Read more

Oldest in South Africa: 1932 Datsun Type 11

Probably the only one of its kind locally, we drive South Africa’s oldest-running Datsun… This 1932 Datsun is not... Read more
Oldest in South Africa: 1957 Volvo PV444

Thanks to stellar build quality, early Volvos make wonderful classic cars. This treasured PV444 is a prime example… There... Read more

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Drag race! G63 vs. Cayenne Turbo vs. Range Rover Sport SVR

Yes, it’s time for another interesting drag race, courtesy of the folks over at CarWow in the United Kingdom.... Read more
VIDEO: Ford Kuga 1,5 EcoBoost Trend AT long-term wrap-up

The Ford Kuga 1,5 EcoBoost Trend FWD 6AT faced one of the toughest tests yet of a CAR long-termer. Watch... Read more
TRACK TEST: Aston Martin Vantage V8

The Aston Martin Vantage is the superstar of this year’s Performance Shootout, boasting a sleek design and angry (Mercedes-AMG-sourced)... Read more
DRAG RACE! Honda Civic Type R vs. Toyota Yaris GRMN

As has become tradition, we conducted a handful of drag races at the 2019 iteration of our annual Performance... Read more
Watch Ford Ranger driver speed off with R3 000 worth of diesel!

CCTV footage showing a Ford Ranger driver seemingly stealing around R3 000 worth of diesel from an Engen garage in... Read more
TRACK TEST: Toyota Yaris GRMN

Toyota’s fresh performance arm, Gazoo Racing, stunned us with its latest hot hatch (which unfortunately isn’t on the market... Read more

Nasser Al-Attiyah wins Dakar 2019 in SA-built Toyota Hilux!

Toyota Gazoo Racing SA’s Nasser Al-Attiyah completed the final stage of Dakar 2019 to win the race in a... Read more
Sheldon van der Linde to be first SA driver to race in DTM!

BMW Motorsport has announced that Sheldon van der Linde will make his DTM debut with in 2019, becoming the... Read more