Road Tests

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 ...

With the top-spec Subaru Forester now priced above R550k, is the mid-tier model the one to get? Now in its fifth generation, the Forester nameplate has been around for more than two decades and has garnered a loyal following over the years. This is especially apparent in North America, where the Japanese ...

Well-schooled in the art of re-engineering outgoing models, Toyota SA has once again cracked the code with the Corolla Quest... The numbers don’t lie. From the days of the Volkswagen CitiGolf and Toyota Tazz to more recent projects like the Polo Vivo and Corolla Quest, the South African public’s ...

Built with gravity-defying pace in mind, just how different are these step-siblings? We test the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk and Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio... When planning the most potent version of the current (fourth) generation Jeep Grand Cherokee, can there be any doubt the first order ...

Sant’Agata grabs the SUV segment by the horns. Yes, we finally test the Lamborghini Urus... Named after the large, wild ancestor of domestic cattle sharing a striking resemblance to a modern-day fighting bull, it’s not surprising Lamborghini would eventually be tempted into the lucrative ...

Yes, it’s an understudy to the upcoming BMW M3, but the M340i offers distinct pleasures... What is the definition of a sports sedan? A high level of performance immediately pops to mind. This means all-round competence in terms of the drivetrain, brakes and handling. Secondly, it must look like ...

Sporting a naturally aspirated engine, this Kia Seltos is the more conservative option against the 1,4 turbo... As European carmakers persist with forced-induction on the eve of widespread electrification, manufacturers such as Kia are still putting the naturally aspirated engine to good use. This ...