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Road Test: Haval H7 2.0T 4WD Super Luxury

Known as the Big Dog in its home market, does the arrival of the new Haval H7 offer GWM more bite in an ever busier park? We put the SUV with modular underpinnings through our road test.
Posted by Alex Shahini - 9 May 2025
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Review: Renault Duster 1.2T 6MT MHEV 4WD 130

The automotive world is moving forward, and with it the third-generation Renault Duster, which has done away with its oil burner in favour of two petrol choices. Charlen Raymond drove the model – here are his thoughts.
By Charlen Ray - 8 May 2025

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Review: Hyundai Alcazar 1.5 Executive Diesel AT

Ahead of its official launch in South Africa, Ian McLaren had a go in the all-new Hyundai Alcazar with the firm’s 1.5-litre oil burner under the bonnet. The fresh-faced model replaces the Grand Creta as a niche seven-seater aimed squarely at Chinese products that have made an impression in the segment.

By Ian McLaren - 8 May 2025

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Review: Isuzu MU-X 3.0TD Onyx XT 4×4

Isuzu has updated its MU-X lineup, and we have driven the R1 026 800 range-topping XT model ahead of its local launch. Here is what we had to say about it!
By Gareth Dean - 5 May 2025

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Review: Omoda C7 SHS

Omoda’s C7 SHS (hybrid) model was tested very briefly at a private facility in China, and things are shaping up for it to be a hot contender in the NEV segment. Read Siya Mbaduli’s thoughts on the stylish SUV here.

By Siyavuya Mbaduli - 5 May 2025
Jaecoo J7 SHS

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Review: Jaecoo J7 SHS (PHEV)

The Jaecoo J7 is the first model from the Omoda/Jaecoo stable to offer the Super Hybrid System to South Africaand we’ve driven the plug-in hybrid! Impressions here.
By Marius Boonzaier - 28 April 2025
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Road Test Figures: BMW M3 Touring

With our test equipment strapped to the M3 Touring, we headed to our test strip to find out just how capable BMW’s midsize performance-focused family […]
By Marius Boonzaier - 18 April 2025
Mercedes-Benz Vito Select

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Review: Mercedes-Benz Vito Select

The Mercedes-Benz Vito Select has launched in South Africa. We headed to Durban to sample the newcomer. First impressions here…
By Marius Boonzaier - 14 April 2025

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Review: Mercedes-AMG G 63

The AMG Growl lives on and its most ominous form is arguably in the G 63. The model has been renewed for the W465 generation – Alex Shahini has driven it…
By Alex Shahini - 11 April 2025

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Road Test Figures: BMW X3 M50

The BMW X3 M50 has been lauded as a brisk SUV but we put it through its paces to determine exactly what this means in the real world. Have a look at its performance figures here!

By Siyavuya Mbaduli - 10 April 2025
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

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Review: VW Golf 1.4 TSI R-Line Plus Tiptronic

Before its official South African launch, we were handed the key fob to the highly-anticipated 8.5-generation Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI for an exclusive first drive […]
By Marius Boonzaier - 9 April 2025
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Review: Ford Transit Custom Sport 2.0 SiT Panel Van SWB

Ford’s award-winning Tourneo Custom Sport has been tested by Charlen Raymond to determine if it is worth its salt. Here is what he thinks of the sub R1 million panel van…
By Charlen Raymond - 7 April 2025
Lexus GX 550 Overtrail

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Review: Lexus GX 550 Overtrail

Based on Toyota’s latest Prado, V6-engined and off-road-oriented, the latest Lexus SUV is a bold step on a new path for the luxury carmaker. Looking […]
By Gareth Dean - 3 April 2025
X3

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Road Test: BMW X3 xDrive20d M Sport

With a legacy as the progenitor of the premium midsize SUV segment, the new BMW X3 has some big shoes to fill…
By CAR magazine - 31 March 2025

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Review: Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Performance

Volvo’s EX90 flagship has officially touched down in South Africa and Ian McLaren has driven it! Read what he thinks of the seven-seat Swedish SUV here.
By Ian McLaren - 28 March 2025
Cooper

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Road Test: Mini Cooper S Hatch 3-Door

Can the all-new Minic Cooper S Hatch live up to its predecessors and deliver an adrenaline inducing experience? We put it through a road test to find out! Read our thoughts here.
By CAR magazine - 28 March 2025

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Road Test: MG ZS 1.5 Luxury

MG’s new era in South Africa has dawned and the Cyberster may be the pinnacle of the modern brand but the affordable ZS will likely be their bread and butter. Here are our team’s thoughts after putting the SUV through a road test…

Let us know if you’d consider the model at its attractive price point or if you believe you get what you pay for.
By CAR magazine - 26 March 2025

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Road Test: GWM P300 2.4TD LT 4X4 AT

Looking to re-claw some lost market share in the bakkie segment, the GWM P300 promises improved performance from the larger oil burner. We put it through a road test.
By CAR magazine - 24 March 2025

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Review: Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4Matic+

Handed the keys to the unreleased CLE 53 for the Cape 1000, Alex Shahini determines whether the sizable coupe is a worthy recipient of the Aufrecht, Melcher, and Großaspach insignia. How much do you think it will cost?

By Alex Shahini - 23 March 2025
Fronx

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Living With It – Suzuki Fronx 1.5 GLX Auto [Update 5]

Suzuki Auto South Africa continues to go from strength to strength and the long-term Fronx under our stewardship proves just why. Read our update from the fifth month with the crossover.
By Siyavuya Mbaduli - 23 March 2025
Mini Aceman SE

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Review: Mini Aceman SE

The Aceman has launched in South Africa. We headed to Johannesburg to sample Mini’s all-electric newcomer. First impressions here… Looking for your next new or […]
By Marius Boonzaier - 20 March 2025

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Living With It – BMW iX1 xDrive30 M Sport [Wrap Up]

Six months have come and gone with the all-electric BMW iX1 and after being its primary caretaker, Marius Boonzaier details his overall experience by arguing that EVs aren’t simply white goods or appliacnes…
By Marius Boonzaier - 17 March 2025

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