CAR Reviews

TOUWSRIVIER, Western Cape – Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa certainly knows how to keep its target market (and general enthusiasts) interested in Blue Oval bakkies. First, we saw the introduction of the Ranger Wildtrak. Then the Raptor was unveiled and introduced in South Africa. The latest ...

A fresh engine breathes new life into Mitsubishi’s quirky midsize crossover... When we last tested a Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, we praised the crossover’s unique styling, solidly built cabin and generally pleasant and refined road manners. However, we criticised Mitsubishi’s decision ...

The i30 N is Hyundai’s first bespoke midsize hot hatch. But there’s pedigree aplenty in this hotly contested segment… During a dinner conversation in South Korea 10 years ago, one of CAR’s team members asked a senior Hyundai representative when they planned to release a performance ...

Much has been written about Suzuki’s entry-level S-Presso being SA’s cheapest new car. Does it make financial sense in a higher spec, though? It’s no secret our country’s facing an unprecedented economic crisis amid the chaos sown by COVID-19 and the related lockdown. ...

In an attempt to create an affordable, efficient city run-around, BMW fashioned an appealingly unique motoring experience... I clearly remember the first time I laid eyes on a BMW Isetta. I was no more than six years old, paging through a BMW coffee table book of my father’s when I reached the ...

The best-selling Lamborghini of all time has been updated but thankfully retains its free-breathing V10 … and shatters records in the process. In an automotive world teeming with downsized engines guzzling chunks of the atmosphere through whirring turbochargers, Lamborghini’s thoroughly ...

Sometimes, it’s best to leave well alone. The Hyundai Tucson Sport is a perfect case in point... If you’re an avid CAR reader, you’ll be well aware of our respect for the Hyundai Tucson. It repeatedly ranks highly in our annual Top 12 Best Buys consumer awards. We’re happy ...

Following a last-place finish in Performance Shootout 2020, we revisit the BMW M135i xDrive to find out whether it works better in the rigours of daily driving... The CAR editorial team was left with mixed emotions when experiencing the BMW M135i during January’s Performance Shootout. What we ...

ZWARTKOPS, Johannesburg – The local introduction of the new Mercedes-AMG A45 S 4Matic+ and CLA45 S 4Matic+ took place at the AMG Driving Academy at Zwartkops Raceway. Having driving the A35 extensively during Performance Shootout 2020, we were looking forward to experiencing the full-fat A45 on ...