archived road test

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.The XR6 was set apart from lesser models in the Falcon line-up by quad headlamps, bonnet vents, 15-inch alloy wheels, and a boot spoiler. Inside, the treatment ...

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 arguably started the Group B war was Audi’s Quattro and CAR tested the updated Sport Quattro for the January 1987 issue.The Quattro was a menace on the world ...

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 time for the October 1998 issue. The dual test featured the V6-powered SV saloon AT and the beautiful  Pininfarina-penned 406 coupe.Both models represented considerable ...

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 was the 1600 Sport, tested here for the July 1979 issue.As its name suggests, this Escort was powered by a 1,6-litre four-cylinder “Kent” engine that ...

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 eventually become the Defender - went through various upgrades and revisions. It's difficult to believe that CAR tested its very first ...

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 2013 issue of CAR magazine. With that in mind, we decided to cast our minds back to the road test of the facelifted Clio 2 version that we first published ...

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 first real success stories in this regard was the Beetle SP, tested for the January 1977 issue.The SP (we still don't know what the letters ...

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. Dating back to the '60s and after three generations of legend, fame and one questionable period, the fourth generation ...

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 reputation as they carved up much larger, usually more powerful cars on racetracks and rally stages all over the world.The R8 was ...