long-term

Living with it – Volkswagen Tiguan 1,4 TSI Life Update

After two months with the Volkswagen Tiguan 1,4 TSI Life in our long term fleet, our Editor Damian Adams got to terms with the family-sized SUV. Here are his thoughts.

Posted by Damian Adams - 9 August 2023

Living With it – Toyota Urban Cruiser 1,5 XR manual introduction

One month into our three month stint with Toyota’s latest Jet Blue Urban Cruiser, Ryan de Villiers shares his thoughts on living with the popular B SUV so far…

By Ryan De Villiers - 4 July 2023

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Kia Sorento 2,2 CRDI 8DCT 7-Seater SXL AWD review

Get behind the driver’s seat of the new Kia Sorento 2,2 CRDI that Gareth Dean has spent the past six months with. Find out how much the Korean long-termer in the CAR garage has impressed us with its frugal fuel economy and impressive standard gear. 

By Alex Shahini - 7 October 2022

VIDEO: Peugeot 3008 1,6 THP Active AT long-term wrap-up

CAR editor Terence Steenkamp shares his experiences after spending 12 months with the Peugeot 3008 1,6 THP Active automatic… *Read the full wrap-up report in […]

By CAR magazine - 25 February 2019

VIDEO: Mazda CX-3 2,0 Individual long-term wrap-up

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 […]

By CAR magazine - 22 June 2017

VIDEO: Ford Fusion 2,0 EcoBoost long-term wrap-up

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 […]

By Ryan Bubear - 25 August 2016

LONG-TERM TEST: JAGUAR XFR

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 […]

By CAR magazine - 10 July 2015

LONG-TERM TEST: FORD FOCUS 5-DOOR GDI TREND

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 […]

By Terence Steenkamp - 10 July 2015

LONG-TERM INTRODUCTION: VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2,0 TDI HIGHLINE

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, […]

By CAR magazine - 10 July 2015

LONG-TERM INTRODUCTION: MITSUBISHI TRITON 3,2 DI-D 4×4

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 […]

By Wilhelm Lutjeharms - 10 July 2015

LONG-TERM INTRODUCTION: JMC BOARDING DC 4×4

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 […]

By CAR magazine - 10 July 2015

LONG-TERM INTRODUCTION: FIAT PUNTO 1,4 TURBO MULTIAIR LOUNGE

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 […]

By CAR magazine - 10 July 2015

LONG-TERM INTRODUCTION: SUZUKI SWIFT SPORT

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, […]

By CAR magazine - 7 July 2015

Long-term update (3): Volvo XC60 T5

Last month, I reported on an intermittent warning message that the engine-coolant level was too low (despite the fact that it had been filled up). […]

By Wilhelm Lutjeharms - 17 March 2015

Long-term update (1): Harley-Davidson Street Bob Special Edition

Life is incredibly short. Yes, your job is important but sometimes you have to make a decision to press the pause button on meetings, deadlines […]

By Nicol Louw - 11 September 2014

Long term introduction: Suzuki Swift Sport

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, […]

By CAR magazine - 20 March 2014

Long-Term Update: Toyota Auris HSD

IF you read this site regularly, you’d know that our longterm Auris Hybrid has not been well. The issues started early in October last year […]

By CAR magazine - 27 February 2014

Long-term update (2) – GWM C20R

I didn’t mind taking ownership of the C20R when it joined our fleet in October last year. We had just tested the car so, I […]

By CAR magazine - 7 January 2014

Long-Term update (3): Volkswagen Jetta 2,0 TDI Highline

It has been three months since I took over ‘ownership’ of the Jetta from Terence.

By CAR magazine - 2 January 2014

Long-term update (1): BMW C650GT Maxi-Scooter

Nowhere near as heavy as Gauteng but in Cape Town we have our fair share of rush hour(s) traffic. And it’s in these conditions where […]

By CAR magazine - 24 December 2013

Long-term update (3) BMW ActiveHybrid3

20 000 km reach – a very sad number. This means that my tenure with the ActiveHybrid3 has expired. I will be forced to hand the keys over to BMW, if they can catch me… Keep your eyes peeled for the complete wrap-up test in the 2014 February issue of CAR magazine where a conclusion on the technology is reached.

By CAR magazine - 23 December 2013

Long-Term Update: Toyota Auris HSD

There hasn’t been much to report on our long-term Toyota Auris Hybrid and that isn’t because it’s been running faultlessly, on the contrary. I haven’t […]

By CAR magazine - 18 December 2013

Long-term Update (3): Alfa Romeo Mito 1,4 MultiAir QV Sport

While recently plying the roads of KZN in the quartet of hot hatches that starred in this year’s Performance Shootout (see the January issue of […]

By Terence Steenkamp - 13 November 2013

Long-term introduction – GWM C20R

People can be rather judgmental when I tell them what my new long-term car is a GWM C20R. The truth is, this car really isn’t that bad at all. In fact, I think it’s GWM’s best vehicle to date.

By CAR magazine - 13 November 2013

Long-term introduction: BMW C650GT Maxi-Scooter

Yes, the pictures aren’t deceiving you. CAR magazine has acquired a long-term scooter. This is not your average bromponie or poegie though. The three motorcyclists […]

By CAR magazine - 9 October 2013