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Ford Ranger Raptor: A wild dragon that refuses to be tamed

Last year, I tested the impressive BYD Shark 6, which immediately attempted to dethrone the Ford Ranger Raptor when it arrived in South Africa. I remember too clearly the massive…

Smart: Super Hybrid System continues to show that plug-in hybrids can bridge the gap between conventional petrol vehicles and fully electric cars.

Omoda C7 SHS: Big power, tiny thirst

The Omoda C7 SHS, featuring Chery Group's Super Hybrid System, proves that electrified vehicles excel in urban environments. This review explores its driving modes, efficiency,…

Amazing: Land Rover Defender's design remains one of the most distinctive SUVs on South African roads. Photo: Imraan Buccus

Land Rover Defender 110 D350 – an icon

The Land Rover Defender 110 D350 is more than just a car; it's an adventure vehicle with a personality. This review explores its powerful 3.0-litre inline-six turbo-diesel…

Changan Alsvin shocked me...at how good it is

Budget-friendly automatic cars in South Africa often mean sluggish acceleration and frustrating drives. But the new Changan Alsvin 1.5 CE Auto defies expectations, delivering a…

Lepas L6 is a milestone in Chinese refinement

Fresh off the launch of the Chery plant in Rosslyn, the Mail&Guardian got an exclusive pre-test of the Lepas L6. As a new brand under the Chery umbrella, Lepas aims to offer…

The Suzuki Across makes life easier

The Suzuki Across, Suzuki's latest SUV, enters South Africa's competitive C-SUV market with a mission to simplify everyday life. It offers families and professionals a vehicle…

GR Yaris: The hottest hatch around town?

The author, a self-proclaimed lover of soft, comfortable rides, gets behind the wheel of the facelifted Toyota GR Yaris with its new 8-speed GAZOO Racing Direct Automatic…

Engineering marvel: The A-Class didn't lose its way . . . it just grew up, put on a sharp suit and traded its engineering calculator for a digital
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From R170k to R890k: How the Mercedes-Benz A-Class grew up

A sentimental journey comparing the 2006 Mercedes-Benz A170 Avantgarde, a car that introduced the author to motoring, with its modern descendant, the 2026 A200 Night Edition,…

Citroen Basalt sells you comfort at R350k, and it's worth it

Citroën's new Basalt enters South Africa's crowded compact SUV market with distinctive styling, generous space, and one of the most comfortable rides in its class. We find out…

JMC Vigus review: Ford DNA and a price tag that humbles the establishment

South Africans are fiercely protective of their bakkies, a market long dominated by Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger. But newcomers like GWM's P-Series have shown buyers are open to…

Stylish but sluggish: The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Mitsubishi Outlander Sport review: Don’t forget to add the turbo next time

While Mitsubishi has produced a very stylish product, the lack of a turbocharged engine means that it really struggles on the road

The fifth generation Mini Cooper

A super Cooper by Mini — but is it too expensive?

The fifth-generation Mini Cooper is cute, compact and embodies fun but the downside is its hefty price tag

Review: Land Rover Defender PHEV

Nothing combines luxury and ruggedness like a Defender — but this plug-in hybrid’s battery could use more range

3XO and chill: A smooth ride for city streets and bundu-bashing

Compact yet capable, Mahindra’s 3XO is built for both urban driving and can handle some off-road fun

Futuristic: The Volvo EX30 looks like a concept and goes from 0-100 km/h in just 3.6 seconds.  (Photo by John Keeble/Getty Images)

Volvo EX30: Futuristic driving meets the challenges of electric charging in South Africa

While the car itself ticks all the boxes, the infrastructure in our country still does not adequately support electric vehicles This content is restricted to registered users and…

Contender for the hot-hatch crown

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

Perfection: The new Range Rover is impressive in all aspects.

The new Range Rover nears absolute perfection

Comfort, speed and luxury all make the newest edition of the Range Rover worth all the fuss

Seductive: The BMW X3 20d has had a revamp, combining improved luxury and practicality.

Review: BMW X3 – Locally built and brimming with quality

The new BMW X3 is a leap forward, balancing sport, practicality, luxury and efficiency

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – MARCH 05: Peugeot e-208 Allure is displayed during the second press day at the 89th Geneva International Motor Show on March 5, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland. (Robert Hradil/Getty Images)

REVIEW: The Peugeot 208 1.2T Allure purrs as well as it loafs

The stylish French hatch is available in manual or automatic, and petrol, diesel or electric options and brings a 3D driving experience

Love affair: Squeeze the Audi RSQ3’s accelerator and get a thrill.

Car review: Audi RSQ3 — Is there logic behind infatuation?

Flirting with the ridiculous