Road Tests

It's taken Audi a while to enter the coupé-crossover segment with the new Q8 but its timing couldn't have been better... The second-generation BMW X6 and the Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupé have been trading blows in the large coupé-crossover arena since 2015, with the likes of the Range ...

Long-term test (Introduction): Haval H6 C 2,0T 2WD Luxury 6DCT At the forefront of what the burgeoning Chinese automotive market has to offer, Haval, the SUV and crossover-focused division of Great Wall Motors, continues to impress with both its ambitious desire for growth in markets outside of its homeland, ...

Long-term test (Introduction): Volkswagen Arteon 2,0 TDI R-Line DSG I have a confession to make: I adore sedans. As much as crossovers appeal with their do-anything ability and adventurous designs, few vehicle styles are as pleasant as four-door notchbacks (aside from station wagons, but that argument ...

Long-term test (Introduction): Renault Clio RS 18 F1 EDC How could any young adult not be excited at the prospect of driving this little attitude-packed black-and-yellow hot hatch with its Akrapovič exhaust system for the next 12 months? We tested the Renault Clio RS 220 Trophy – the car on which ...

The updated Triton wears a brave new face as it squares off against an intriguing new Ranger model. We pit the Mitsubishi Triton 2,4 Di-D 4x4 AT against the Ford Ranger 2,0 SiT XLT 4x4 10AT... Published as part of a 4x4 double-cab shootout in 2017, the last time we pitted a Ford Ranger against its dark-horse ...

You can now get the full-fat 228 kW Volkswagen Golf R. Is there merit in choosing it over the superb GTI? When you think Volkswagen Golf, the first thing which generally comes to mind is “GTI” and not the flagship R. Despite the latter being the ultimate Golf, it’s never quite been ...

The Auris is no more but don’t despair. Its replacement is an impressive midsize challenger... Toyota South Africa Motors should feel bullish its new midsize hatchback will recapture the attention of buyers who loved the RunX before cooling to two generations of Auris. There’s a confidence ...

You can now order your favourite RS derivative with a choice of rear-ends. Which version offers the broadest appeal? 1994 was an auspicious year for the humble station wagon. While many car enthusiasts might attribute an overnight interest in these traditionally family-friendly forms of transportation ...

Long-term test (Introduction): Ford Fiesta 1,5 TDCi Trend Looking for a diesel-powered B-segment hatchback in South Africa? You currently have just two choices: the flagship Mazda2 and the Ford Fiesta 1,5 TDCi, offered exclusively in Trend specification. Volkswagen no longer offers a TDI-badged Polo, ...