long-term

The Mazda CX-3 offers a compact crossover experience with a stylish design, a generous level of standard features and a fairly hefty naturally aspirated engine. After spending 12 months with it, CAR journalist Nikesh Kooverjee gives his verdict on whether the CX-3 is indeed a heavy-hitter in this ...

CAR senior associate editor, Ian McLaren, reports back after spending a year with the Ford Fusion 2,0 EcoBoost Titanium. Read his full report in the September issue of CAR magazine...

From the very first road test, to a chapter in my book, to anyone next to the braai who have cared to listen, and most recently in a comparative test with the far newer Mercedes E63 AMG and BMW M5, I’ve always sung the Jaguar XFR’s praises. I can’t help it and will be the first to admit that I’m ...

No, it’s not an ST. Don’t be fooled by the ST-aping 17-inch wheels, skirts and spoiler. This is a stock-standard 2,0 GDi with the Trend option pack fitted (more of which later). I wish someone would’ve told the three hooligans who’ve tried to race me in my mere two weeks of Focus “ownership”, ...

I recently took over long-term-ownership duties of the black VW Jetta 2,0 TDI that joined our fleet not too long ago. CAR’s publisher, Neil Piper, needed a more practical long-term vehicle than the Jetta (he was next in line for a replacement vehicle after his much-loved Passat departed the fleet) ...

I will admit, driving a bakkie on a daily basis can take its toll. Fortunately, a lot of test cars pass through CAR’s garage, allowing me, from time to time, to enjoy simply slotting in behind the wheel of a light compact car, preferably with an automatic transmission, for the commute home.That said, ...

Our long-term JMC Boarding diesel double cab, designed by the Japanese and built by Jiangling Motor Corporation in China, has just returned from an excursion to George. Not a holiday this time, but rather to have a towbar and canopy fitted.As this vehicle is silver in colour, JMC George had Canopy King ...

We recently took delivery of a new long-term test car – the Fiat Punto 1,4 Turbo MulitAir Lounge. Fellow CAR staffer Juliet McGuire and I have co-ownership of the Punto for the next 12 months and although it’s only been here for a week I’ve already been able to pile 600 km onto the odo.During a ...

It might not be a hot hatch by the modern definition, but that doesn’t mean the Suzuki Swift Sport isn’t any fun. Quite the opposite, actually…It’s got the looks…Between the other dull hues that coat most of CAR’s long-term fleet, the Sport’s Championship Yellow finish sure draws a lot ...