2019 Articles

Cover stories INSIGHT: Ready to rumble. From a hypercar to SUVs and hatches: the new challengers stepping into the ring. TECH FEATURE: Auto ‘boxes: how they break (and get fixed). We visit an automatic-transmission specialist to learn what can go wrong and how problems ...

The BMW Group has announced Oliver Zipse will assume the role of chairman on 16 August 2019, succeeding Harald Krüger.The Munich-based company’s supervisory board made the decision during a meeting in Spartanburg, South Carolina.At the beginning of July, Krüger announced he would not ...

The facelifted Audi TT has quietly arrived in South Africa a year after it was revealed, with the local range comprising just two coupé derivatives at launch. The first is the TT 45 TFSI, which is priced from R670 000. This variant is powered by the Volkswagen Group’s familiar turbocharged ...

The head of Mazda Southern Africa’s operations has confirmed to CARmag.co.za that while the brand would like to offer its new Skyactiv-X compression ignition petrol engine locally, the country’s fuel quality is preventing it from doing so. Speaking to us at the local launch of the new Mazda3, ...

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 ...

CAPE TOWN – Vanilla-flavoured ice-cream is always a conservative but safe choice. My mom had a confectionary shop that also sold ice-cream. I used to sample all the flavours, including chocolate (sprinkled with nuts), rum 'n' raisin, peppermint and strawberry, to name but a few. After a couple ...

The facelifted Mazda2 hatchback has been revealed in Japan, featuring subtle styling changes and a handful of under-the-skin updates. Previously known as the Demio in Japan, the B-segment hatchback has been renamed Mazda2 in its home country, lining up with the moniker used in the majority of international ...

Mercedes-Benz has whipped the covers off its facelifted Mercedes-AMG GLC43 (in both SUV and so-called Coupé body styles), handing the performance SUV fresh styling and more power. Exactly how much more oomph? Well, the twin-turbo 3,0-litre V6 engine now generates 287 kW, which is 17 kW more ...

The managing director of Mazda Southern Africa has revealed to CARmag.co.za the next-generation BT-50 bakkie will feature “more robust” exterior styling and a cabin "probably comparable to the current CX-5". Speaking to us at the local launch of the new Mazda3, Craig Roberts conceded the ...