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Dying breed: The Renault Megane RS Trophy hot hatch is a hard ride, not a daily commuter, with plenty of power and a beautiful exhaust sound.

Au revoir to the Renault RS

The marque’s Megane Trophy 300 is the swan song for the iconic RS performance brand as we know it

Sleek: The Maserati Gracale has a modern, high-tech exterior

Maserati’s leap into its SUV future

Its smallest SUV, the Grecale, has a lot going for it but some areas need to be revisited

This SUV is still in Ford territory

The marque’s Territory is a solid new family SUV offering, with a focus on technology, efficiency and no-nonsense motoring

The flagship Mazda CX-60 Diesel’s power changes the model’s character for the better

Takumi dishes a dazzling drive

The flagship Mazda CX-60 Diesel’s power changes the model’s character for the better

The Tank 300’s engine output is 180kW and the battery dishes out 78kW for a combined 255kW and 648Nm of torque.

GWM Tank 300: Contender for best-value 4×4 SUV

Refinement, all-around solidity and comfort put GWM’s Tank 300 ahead

The streamlined EQE 43 is one of the better EVs in terms of range. Photo: Justin Leighton

Merc’s AMG EQE 43: A new chapter in the EV narrative

We test whether the Mercedes EQE 43 lives up to the AMG nameplate

Contender for the hot-hatch crown

Toyota’s GR Corolla, the big sibling of the sublime GR Yaris, ticks most of the boxes

Smooth: The Subaru WRX sports sedan makes sense. It is refined but the colour, solar orange pearl, is not a favourite with the crowds.

Subaru WRX: Is all the hype true?

Although refined, the vehicle’s propensity to fuel consumption is rather surprising

Elite World Cup: New global EV motorsport series on the cards

Co-founded by Tokyo Sexwale, the electrified series is set to go racing in 2024

Red-hot: The Porsche Cayenne has been revamped, inside and out, with subtle styling and an ever better experience for the driver and passengers.

Porsche adds pepper to bestseller

The Cayenne has gone under the knife for a subtle — but highly effective — makeover

Not outlandish: But neither is it boring to look at. The Mitsubishi Outlander’s bold exterior is harmoniously modern.

Mitsu’s Outlander strikes the right chord

Drive quality and practicality make this a compelling offering from Mitsubishi

The Mercedes-AMG C43 and BMW M340i

BMW and Merc go into the ring

We compare the BMW M340i and Merc C43 compact exec performance sedans

BMW’s M2 Comp a hoot to drive

The styling might be controversial but the new M2 remains a driver’s car at its core

Modern looks: The new Grand Vitara has been given an eye-catching trapezoidal grille as well as slimline headlights and three-point daytime running lights.

Suzuki’s Vitara makes a grand entrance

The latest offering from Suzuki is a well-priced, modern vehicle with good looks and great specs

Black view: Volvo’s promotional Beast XC60 is kitted out in a black wrap with yellow detailing and has a roof box. Photo: Wayne Young

A cheeky Volvo? What is the world coming to?

Sensible and silly, the Beast is intended to show what this staid brand could be like

Elegant and intelligent: Despite a few tech niggles, the eye-catching Haval H6 hybrid offers good fuel economy and a comfortable ride.

The Haval H6 HEV is a stand-out in the SUV market

It delivers a full range of tech, in a very attractive package, for a good price

Dynamic: Slight design tweaks to the Haval Jolion HEV has smoothed out its looks. Get one in Mars red to really make a statement. The interior of the vehicle is well put together but the infotainment unit is slightly disappointing

Haval Jolion HEV a thrifty choice

With the skyrocketing fuel price, the hybrid derivative is the one to consider buying

Sleek: The Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS 50 Years Porsche Design comes only in black, a nod to Ferdinand Alexander Porsche’s Chronograph 1 timepiece. Photo: Wayne Young

Special edition Porsche a tribute to Ferdinand Alexander Porsche

The Porsche Design studio celebrates 50 years with a special edition whose parts and style set it apart from the 911 Targa on which it is based

It’s electrifying: The Qashqai e-PWR has an innovative powertrain developed by Nissan as alternative to purely petrol or diesel engines

Nissan turns over a new leaf with Qashqai ePower

The brand uses the new Qashqai to launch its two-part strategy and unique technology for transitioning from petrol to electric vehicles

Utilitarian: The Land Cruiser 79 is designed to do what it has always done – get on with the job in tough conditions. It doesn’t have any fancy frills or computer software that could leave one stranded in remote places. Photo: Cornel van Heerden

Land Cruiser’s simplicity is the ultimate power

The Land Cruiser, unbreakable in engineering and reputation, turns 70