From The Archives: Honda Prelude EX
South Africa did not get the first generation Honda Prelude, but its successor rolled out worldwide in 1983. CAR tested the range-topping EX model for… Read more →
From The Archives: Ford Falcon XR6
Thirteen years after CAR tested the legendary Cortina XR-6, Ford returned to the XR6 formula with the Falcon – tested for the June 1996 issue…. Read more →
From The Archives: Audi Sport Quattro Group B
For many enthusiasts the golden era of rallying was the 80s, marked by the arrival of the technologically advanced Group B formula. The car that… Read more →
From The Archives: Peugeot 406 V6 SV AT and Coupe AT
Peugeot’s award-winning 406 was gathering so much attention toward the end of the 20th century that we decided to test two models at the same… Read more →
From The Archives: Ford Escort 1600 Sport
For much of its life the Ford Escort was associated with bringing affordable performance to the people. Tasked with that duty in its second generation… Read more →
From the Archives: Land Rover 2,6 10-seat station wagon
Land Rover’s history spans 60 years. The very first models were extremely rudimentary vehicles that possessed go-anywhere capability. That very first model – which would… Read more →
Classic Road Test: Renault Clio Sport 2,0
Hot hatch aficionados are eagerly awaiting the local arrival of the Renaultsport Clio 200 EDC, of which a driving impression will appear in the June… Read more →
From the archives: Volkswagen Beetle SP
Volkswagen South Africa has a reputation for cleverly repackaging older models; adding an indefinite amount of longevity to the product’s life cycle. One of the… Read more →
From The Archives: Ford Mustang GT
No automotive enthusiast can deny the indescribable allure that surrounds any vehicle that represents “American Muscle.” Mustangs have a reputation as the quintessential muscle car…. Read more →
From The Archives: Renault Gordini 1100
Long before Audi launched its first supercar Renault produced the R8. Performance models in the Renault Range were given the Gordini treatment. Gordinis had a giant-killing… Read more →