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The Mercedes-AMG C63 S E puts out 500kW and 1 020Nm driving all four wheels through a nine-speed automatic transmission.

EXCLUSIVE | Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance review

We put the latest Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance through its paces before its market introduction

The car has become the carapace, the protective and aggressive shell, of urban and suburban man – Marshal McLuhan

This VW ticks all the boxes, from daily commuter to long trips on the open road

The VW Tiguan has impressive ride quality, while the road and wind noise are more than acceptable for an SUV of this kind

Bmw I5 M60

Is the BMW i5 M60 an electrified M5?

Performance electric cars are in vogue and the new BMW i5 M60 is a case in point

The BMW 7 Series drove off with the overall trophy in this year’s edition

The SA Car of the Year is crowned

The BMW 7 Series drove off with the overall trophy in this year’s edition

The third-generation VW Tiguan may not appeal to the style-conscious, sporty customer who liked the previous iteration.

VW Tiguan: It’s old but it’s good

The current model is about to be replaced but it still makes for a compelling package

The updates to the exterior of the Mercedes-Benz GLE300d include details added to the headlights, grille and front valance, while the rear has been given smoked light clusters.

Exceptional package – at a price

Mercedes-Benz’s new GLE 300d is a great drive but it doesn’t come cheap

The Honda Elevate’s good looks will attract buyers, as will its comfortable ride and good safety features.

High hopes for the new Elevate

Honda has at last entered the B-segment crossover market – but has it done enough to make sure this model can take on the stiff competition?

VW Tiguan: It’s old but it’s good

The current model is about to be replaced but still makes for a compelling package

Lotus Eletre R: New era for the British sports car brand

Price: R5 million, before taxes

In charge: Merc EQE 350+ gets between 430km and 460km of travel range on a full battery, which puts it ahead of its Audi rival in the luxury electric SUV segment.

It’s all Mercedes-Benz, just electric

The latest EV SUV offering has a great range and a stylish interior but the ride could be better

Standing the test of time: Our first of six months with the outgoing Tiguan shows it offers good performance and a comfortable ride.

Outgoing Tiguan is still a charmer

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The exterior of the Porsche Cayenne S Coupé has been updated but the interior also received a revamp.

The Cayenne just got spicier

Porsche has made significant upgrades to the S and most of them are under the skin

One of the family: It is a tad thirsty but the Subaru WRX is proving popular with our test team.

Subaru WRX offers practicality and performance

Softer and more refined, the latest Subaru WRX feels polished and makes everyday driving a treat

BMW X7 M60i is spacious and brisk

The SUV has all the quality attributes of the X5 in a seven-seat configuration

Super tourer: The Aston Martin DB12 is as rewarding to drive on freeways as it is on the twisting streets of Monte Carlo.

DB12 an advance for Aston Martin

The new model is the marque’s most technologically sophisticated to date

Simply grand: In recognition of the Bentley Continental GT, the favourite model in the range , the Speed, was taken on a spin around the Western Cape, and it performed just as expected, snaking around passes and powering forward under acceleration.

Bentley still the best grand tourer

Electrification looms for the luxe British brand, but not before we take one final spin

Smooth ride: The Kia Carnival is spacious and comfortable, with plenty of legroom for all passengers, and has several other convenience features, making it an ideal vehicle to take on a road trip.

Kia Carnival: A sumptuous travel companion

Kia’s party bus, the Carnival, turns 25 years old this year and it is better than ever

Move over, Germans: The exterior of the new Lexus NX range has been made over, giving it a classier and sportier look.

Lexus NX: Style meets dynamism

The premium Japanese mid-size SUV has the Germans squarely in its crosshairs

Not just a pretty face: The C5, the first offering from Chinese marque Chery’s Omoda sub-brand, has eye-catching looks, decent performance and good fuel consumption.

Popping the Omoda Chery

Chery’s Omoda C5 is a stylish proposition but is that enough to sway potential buyers?

A lighter load: The BWW M3 CSL had a carbon-fibre roof, an aluminium bonnet and a rear window made from thinner glass, which were among the elements that ensured it weighed 110kg less than its counterparts.

The BMW M3 CSL comes of age

Two decades of the scintillating model that brought motorsport technology to the roads