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Review: Ford Territory 1.8 EcoBoost Dark Edition

Ford South Africa has bolstered its Territory lineup with a compelling new flagship derivative. Ian McLaren travelled to Johannesburg to sample the Territory Dark Edition. […]
Posted by Ian McLaren - 3 July 2025
Kia Picanto LS driving

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Review: Kia Picanto 1.0 LS MT

Affordable, adorable – Kia adds even more value to its characterful Picanto lineup. Gareth Dean reports back after sampling the new entry-level Picanto. First impressions […]
By Gareth Dean - 2 July 2025
Kia Sorento

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Review: Kia Sorento 2.2CRDi AWD SX DCT

Updated with its maker’s newest family face, the consolidated Kia Sorento lineup offers a compelling combination of modern convenience with a proven powertrain. Ian McLaren […]
By Ian McLaren - 30 June 2025
Audi RS Q8 performance rear driving

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Road Test Figures: Audi RS Q8 performance

The 2025 model-year RS Q8’s most notable update is an injection of more power and torque. We put the RS Q8 performance through its paces […]
By Marius Boonzaier - 27 June 2025
BYD Shark 6 driving

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Review: BYD Shark 6 Premium

In South Africa, the arrival of any new double-cab offering is always likely to cause a stir — none more so in recent times than […]
By Ian McLaren - 27 June 2025
Haval H6

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Review: Haval H6 1.5T HEV Ultra Luxury

After the H9 quietly disappeared from the South African market, the Haval H6 took up the mantle as the brand’s halo model in 2020 – […]
By Kyle Kock - 26 June 2025
SHark 6

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Road Test Figures: BYD Shark 6

Now beached in South Africa, we put the highly-anticipated BYD Shark 6 though its paces! Here are the figures from its road test.
By Siyavuya Mbaduli - 19 June 2025
Bentley Bentayga Speed

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Review: Bentley Bentayga Speed

Bentley has turned up the wick on its best-selling Bentayga package by introducing the most powerful and dynamically capable derivative yet. Ian McLaren has driven […]
By Ian McLaren - 17 June 2025

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Road Test: Isuzu MU-X 3.0TD Onyx XT 4X4

The updated Isuzu mu-X keeps its rugged charm and bulletproof mechanicals, but adds fresh styling and upgraded tech. We put the new Onyx XT 4×4 through a Road Test to see if this bakkie-based bruiser still makes sense in a rapidly changing SUV world.
By CAR magazine - 16 June 2025

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Road Test: Hyundai Alcazar Executive diesel AT

Hyundai’s popular seven-seat Grand Creta has gained fresh styling, a consolidated local model line-up and, indeed, a new name. Say hello to the Alcazar…
By CAR magazine - 13 June 2025

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Road Test: BMW X3 M50

BMW aren’t making a G45 X3 M but their M50 alternative makes us believe the margins separating the full-fat M Performance and M models have become increasingly razor-thin. Here is the verdict of our Road Test.
By CAR magazine - 11 June 2025
Omoda C9 PHEV

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Review: Omoda C9 PHEV

Now with enough power and performance of supercars from yesteryear, Omoda’s (440 kW and 915 N.m!) C9 PHEV has officially landed in South Africa. Marius Boonzaier shares his thoughts on the posh and premium offering from China that plans to take on the likes of BMW and Volvo.
By Marius Boonzaier - 10 June 2025

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Review: Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Elite AWD

Hyundai’s fifth-generation Santa Fe has officially landed on local soil, and Gareth Dean shares his experiences from the local launch. The lineup comprises a sole hybridised petrol powertrain which pulls the boxy seven-seater along. Read more here.
By Gareth Dean - 9 June 2025
12Cilindri

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Review: Ferrari 12Cilindri  

Ferrari’s newest celebration of its V12 lineage blends old-school cool with staggering performance. Ian McLaren was in the driver’s seat of the 12Cilindri – here are his thoughts!

By Ian McLaren - 8 June 2025

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Review: Mini Aceman SE

With its sheer charm, Mini’s Chinese-built Aceman is an easy EV to fall in love with. Marius Boonzaier shares his impressions here.
By Marius Boonzaier - 3 June 2025
Tank 300

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Road Test: GWM Tank 300 2.4T Ultra Luxury 4WD

The closest the Chinese have ever been to competing against the segment benchmark, the diesel Tank 300 ticks almost all the right boxes. Here is the verdict from our Road Test.
By CAR magazine - 2 June 2025
Cooper

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Living With It – Mini Cooper C Hatch 3-Door

A joy to spend time in, we take a closer look at our long-term Mini Cooper C’s interior, which now houses a Garmin X110 dash cam which we will also be testing for the next few months.
By Marius Boonzaier - 30 May 2025
Golf

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Road Test: Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI R-Line + Tiptronic

The “entry-level” VW Golf is as polished a family hatchback as ever. But with the increasing popularity of SUVs, has it arrived in SA too late? Find out the full verdict in the in-depth road test here.
By CAR magazine - 23 May 2025
Wrangler

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Road Test: Jeep Wrangler

The venerable Jeep Wrangler returns with improved specification and a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Does it still offer enough to remain relevant?
By CAR magazine - 21 May 2025

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Review: Honda Amaze 1.2 Trend MT

Honda has officially launched its third-generation Amaze into South Africa. We spent more time in the entry-level Trend during its launch.
By Siyavuya Mbaduli - 21 May 2025

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Review: BMW 218 Gran Coupé

When BMW confirmed the updated 1 and 2 Series would be coming to South Africa, it promised a package that wouldn’t compromise on presence or luxury. Ian McLaren attended the local launch – here are his thoughts from the 218 Gran Coupé.
By Ian McLaren - 20 May 2025

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