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Golf GTI diary: A proudly South African wedding crasher
Ditching the traditional luxury SUV, we took the new Volkswagen Golf 8.5 GTI to a wedding to see how South Africa's favourite hot hatch handles daily life, comfort, and local car…
The purity of a premium hatchback
In a market crowded with aggressive styling and complex powertrains, the new F70 BMW 118 Pure Design offers a refreshing return to motoring basics, delivering refined comfort and…
First impressions: ARCFOX T1 brings big-SUV spatial comfort to the budget EV market
BAIC has entered South Africa's budget electric vehicle market with the ARCFOX T1, offering mid-size SUV cabin space, a 300km range, and a competitive price tag of R359,900.
Chery Q first drive: Proof that budget EVs don't have to be boring
Chery has entered South Africa's growing budget EV market with the playful Chery Q. Priced from R350 000, it combines modern tech, safety features, and vehicle-to-load capability…
Audi Q3 in Mzansi - an impressive buy
The third-generation Audi Q3 brings striking design upgrades, seamless digital displays, and clever family practicality to South Africa's crowded premium compact crossover segment.
Toyota's Land Cruiser FJ is unapologetic, but underpowered
The new Toyota Land Cruiser FJ delivers rugged retro styling and genuine off-road capability under R800,000, but its underpowered petrol engine and payload limits raise questions.
The Mitsubishi Destinator is the family SUV surprise of the year
Defying initial expectations, the new Mitsubishi Destinator emerges as an exceptional 7-seater family SUV with turbocharged punch, clever interior practicality, and superb value.
Golf GTI diary: A daily battle against temptation
With inland fuel prices hovering near R27 per litre, we spent a month living with the updated 195 kW Volkswagen Golf 8.5 GTI to see if South Africa's favourite hot hatch can be…
The new Hilux Legend is now fortified
A week behind the wheel of the Toyota Hilux Double Cab 2.8 GD-6 4x4 Legend reveals how Toyota addressed past cabin critiques and elevated vehicle security, transforming South…
Is the Neue Klasse iX3 ‘more BMW than ever’?
BMW has introduced its revolutionary Neue Klasse iX3 in South Africa. We took the 2026 World Car of the Year along the Western Cape coast to see if a silent, screen-heavy EV can…
The ultimate 30-hour leap of faith in the Leapmotor B10
An impromptu 1,200km weekend dash from Johannesburg to Durban puts the new Leapmotor B10 Hybrid EV to the test, proving that electric refinement and spontaneous road trips can…
Jozi to Durban in an EV: The iCAUR 03T road trip experience
A family embarks on an electric vehicle road trip from Johannesburg to Durban in an iCAUR 03T, navigating charging infrastructure, range management, and the realities of…
The Subaru Forester Sport delivers a breath of naturally aspirated fresh air
In a market dominated by turbocharged engines and complex hybrids, the naturally aspirated Subaru Forester Sport stands out with smooth drivability, unmatched AWD capability, and…
BMW iX xdrive60: Where luxury is woven into an experience
Discover how the BMW iX xDrive60 redefines luxury electric motoring on South African roads, offering a serene air-carpet ride, impressive real-world range, and a lounge-like…
The Lepas L4 delivers a genuine surprise in a crowded market
Despite fears of market oversaturation from Chery's expanding stable, the new Lepas L4 Pantera shines as an exceptionally frugal, refined, and value-packed compact crossover.