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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
GT63

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
GR Supra

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
John Cooper Works

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

CAR Performance Shootout 2024 Roadtrip Video

After months of planning and preparation, the CAR Magazine team embarked on Shootout 2024 starting from the Mother City, and traversing the Garden Route to pit the 9 petrol-powered protagonists against each other at the Aldo Scribante Circuit in Gqeberha. With some of the best roads in the country, jump into the passenger seat of this incredible ride! 
By CAR magazine - 16 December 2023

Even though the GR Yaris weighs around 400 kg less than the M4 and features AWD, the M4’s brutal 375 kW/650 N.m straight-six makes quick work of the little homologation special. Still, the GR Yaris is ballistic off the line and most certainly has the traction advantage, it is, however, no match for the brawny M4 Competition. Continue reading →

Watch as these two twin-turbocharged V8 German brutes go head-to-head on the drag strip during the 2022 #CarShootout. Continue reading →

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