Car reviews

SILVERSTONE, England – Supercar fatigue is a real thing and probably even more so at the moment when people around the world are struggling just to pay the finance on their Ford Fiesta or Volkswagen Polo. Who on earth is lining up to buy a supercar right now? Well, the supercar world is a breed ...

Sporting a new face, does Mitsubishi’s midsize ASX crossover have what it takes to challenge the impressive competition? The entry-level midsize SUV/crossover market in South Africa is hotly contested. With every passing month, a slew of new offerings is introduced, all with the hopes of luring ...

Paternoster, Western Cape – COVID-19 slowdown or no, the compact crossover market is where some of the fiercest sales battles rage these days. For cash-conscious buyers, tall-riding mini-SUVs based on humble B-segment platforms are still relatively cheap to purchase and sufficiently practical to ...

The facelifted Clubman remains the Mini for sensible folk, combining much of the hatchback’s dynamism with a dose of the Countryman’s practicality... It’s a curious thing, the Clubman. It isn’t the compact Mini founder Alec Issigonis would have imagined, nor does it make quite ...

CAPE TOWN, Western Cape – The all-new Land Rover Defender is officially in South Africa and it's surely one of the most anticipated SUVs to touch down for quite some time. In fact, not since the introduction of Mercedes-Benz X-Class has a newcomer caused such a stir. Where do we even begin? The ...

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. ...