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DRAG RACE: Toyota GR Corolla GR-Four Circuit vs Volkswagen Golf R

A surprise guest is one way of describing the Volkswagen Golf R, which wasn’t part of this year’s edition of CAR Performance Shootout. Serving as another all-wheel drive hatch to the Toyota GR Corolla GR-Four Circuit, we decided to find out which comes out on top after completing a quarter mile. 

Posted by CAR magazine - 7 March 2024

DRAG RACE: Audi RS6 Performance vs Mercedes-AMG A45 S

An unusual pairing, we pitted the Mercedes-AMG A45 S against the Audi RS6 Performance at this year’s edition of CAR Performance Shootout. Can the Merc hold its own against the Audi, despite half the cylinders and turbochargers? Watch here. 

By CAR magazine - 26 February 2024

DRAG RACE: Honda Civic Type R vs Renault Megane RS Trophy

Two of the front-wheel drive protagonists from the CAR Performance Shootout go head to head. Can the manual Civic Type R fend off the frantic French Megane RS Trophy, equipped with only two pedals and paddle shifters? Watch here to find out! 

By CAR magazine - 23 February 2024

DRAG RACE: BMW M2 Auto vs Mercedes-AMG A45 S

All-wheel drive vs rear-wheel drive, four-cylinders vs six. What wins in a drag race between the Mercedes-AMG A45 S hyperhatch and the rowdy BMW M2. Watch here!

By CAR magazine - 7 February 2024

TRACK TEST: Mercedes-AMG GT63 SE – CPS 2024

Endowed with the most power and twist by a country mile, the 620 kW and 1 400 N.m Mercedes-AMG GT63 SE came to the 2024 CAR Performance Shootout with a point to prove. Watch below as Setshaba Mashigo navigates the luxury sedan around the Aldo Scribante Circuit. Do you think its sheer performance can convert into the fastest laptime for this year’s edition?

By CAR magazine - 31 January 2024

TRACK TEST: Audi RS6 Performance – CPS 2024

With enough power and twist to set the timing sheets alight and enough space in the boot to haul a holidays-worth of luggage around, watch as Setshaba Mashigo unleashes the 463 kW Audi RS6 Performance for a lap around the Aldo Scribante Race Circuit.

By CAR magazine - 26 January 2024

TRACK TEST: Toyota GR Supra – CPS 2024

Keeping with the RWD theme, the Toyota GR Supra equipped with a 6-speed manual is next to conquer the Aldo Scribante Race Circuit for the CAR Performance Shootout of 2024. Watch Setshaba Mashigo set a lap in the Japanese coupe here.

By CAR magazine - 23 January 2024

TRACK TEST: BMW M2 Auto – CPS 2024

Time to get RWD rowdy, BMW’s highly anticipated M2 takes to the Aldo Scribante Race Circuit with Setshaba Mashigo behind the wheel. Watch its hotlap for the 2024 CAR Performance Shootout. 

By CAR magazine - 20 January 2024

TRACK TEST: Mercedes-AMG A45 S – CPS 2024

With 310 kW and 500 N.m, the A45 S serves as a testament to the ludicrous performance offered by modern day hyperhatches! Watch as Setshaba Mashigo wrestles the German model for a lap around the Aldo Scribante Race Circuit at the 2024 CAR Performance Shootout. 

By CAR magazine - 18 January 2024

TRACK TEST: Renault Megane Trophy 300 EDC – CPS 2024

Representing France and the final of its kind at this year’s CAR Performance Shootout, Renault’s unmistakable Megane Trophy 300 EDC is next to be tamed by Setshaba Mashigo around the Aldo Scribante Race Circuit. Watch the lap here. 

By CAR magazine - 15 January 2024

TRACK TEST: Honda Civic Type R – CPS 2024

Highly acclaimed, Honda’s all-new hot hatch builds on the illustrious reputation garnered by the Civic Type R nameplate. Watch as Setshaba Mashigo pilots the model around the Aldo Scribante Race Circuit for the 2024 CAR Performance Shootout here. 

By CAR magazine - 10 January 2024

DRAG RACE: Mini Cooper JCW vs Renault Megane RS Trophy

Kicking off the drag race battles from this year’s edition of the CAR Performance Shootout is the Mini Cooper JCW and Renault Megane RS Trophy. Find out which reigns victorious below. 

By CAR magazine - 8 January 2024

TRACK TEST: Toyota GR Corolla GR-Four Circuit – CPS 2024

Keeping with the manual transmission theme, Toyota’s four-door, four-wheel drive GR Corolla takes to the Aldo Scribante Race Circuit with Setshaba Mashigo behind the wheel for the 2024 edition of CAR Performance Shootout! Watch here.

By CAR magazine - 27 December 2023

TRACK TEST: Mini John Cooper Works – CPS 2024

Welcome to the inaugural track test video of the CAR Performance Shootout of 2024! Behind the wheel of the Mini John Cooper Works is Setshaba Mashigo, navigating his way around the Aldo Scribante Race Circuit in Gqeberha. Serving as the most affordable petrol-powered protagonist at this year’s edition of CPS, how quickly can the R691 438 hot hatch lap stretch of coastal tarmac? Watch below.

By CAR magazine - 19 December 2023

DRAG RACE i30n vs Mustang GT CS

Can an unruly front-wheel drive hot hatch with pops and bangs galore upstage the mighty Mustang with its tyre-shredding antics? Find out as we drag race the Hyundai i30N DCT and Ford Mustang GT California Special.

By Juandre - 6 February 2023

DRAG RACE: Subaru WRX CVT vs Toyota GR Yaris

You drag race when you’re in the presence of two rally legends! Watch as we pit the Subaru WRX 2,4DIT ts ES CVT against the potent three-cylinder Toyota GR Yaris 1,6T GR-Four Rally.

By Juandre - 19 January 2023

DRAG RACE: BMW M240i xDrive vs Ford Mustang California Special vs Volkwsagen Golf 8 R vs Audi RS 3

After the Audi RS 3 managed to defeat the “M-Lite” BMW M240i to the quarter-mile mark, we decided to add 2 new challengers into the mix.

By Juandre - 13 January 2023

DRAG RACE: BMW M240i xDrive vs Audi RS 3

We have two traction and power behemoths in the first of our CPS 2023 Drag Showdowns: Watch as the revered and potentially final 5-cylinder Audi RS 3 with its ludicrously grippy Quattro system is challenged by BMW’s all-wheel drive M240i xDrive coupe.

By Juandre - 7 January 2023

CARMAG 2022 Performance Shootout: Day 1 recap

The long, never-ending straight stretches of highway to the Saldanha airstrip were worth the commotion and monotonous trek for the results of the CARMAG Performance Shootout issue which is now avaible on shelves. Here is the Day 1 recap. 

By Alex Shahini - 3 December 2022

DRAG RACE: Volkswagen Golf 8R vs Ghost Squad 7R

Thinking of running when the blue lights start flashing behind you? Think again! We have pitted the all-new Golf 8R against its predecessor, the 7R; […]

By Juandre - 21 November 2022

DRAG RACE: All-new Volkswagen Golf 8R vs modified 370 kW 7.5R

Volkswagen Golf R; one of the most formidable phrases in the modified automotive scene, but how well can a 370 kW Golf 7.5R fare against the all-new Volkswagen Golf 8R? Watch below to find out!

By Juandre - 8 November 2022

An AMG showdown to rile up the Mercedes-lovers feathers

Tyson Vs Holyfield. Woods Vs Singh. Ford Vs Ferrari. Rivalries and showdowns of this magnitude don’t come by all that often, but the folks at Mercedes have pitted their illustrious AMG GT Black Series against the child prodigy, the AMG One.

By Ryan De Villiers - 12 October 2022

DRAG RACE: 911 GTS (992) VS 911 Classic EV

Which is faster, a new 911 GTS (992) with its beefy twin-turbocharged flat-six or a 50-year old 911 with some electric gubbins?

By John Whittle - 26 July 2022

WATCH: Rubicon 392 vs G63 vs Defender 90 V8 drag race 

This isn’t the expected purpose of each of these vehicles but none would be equipped with a ludicrous V8 underneath the bonnet if they weren’t intended to also give some supercars a run for their money. Watch as a Rubicon 392 vs G63 vs Defender 90 V8 go head to head in a drag race.

By Alex Shahini - 16 July 2022

WATCH: Can a Ferrari F355 hold its own against a Kia EV6

It may seem like a mismatched pair for a drag race but the results between a Ferrari F355 and Kia EV6 are closer than you’d expect them to be; courtesy of the torque characteristics and lack of transmission that an electric vehicle boasts. 

By Alex Shahini - 3 July 2022