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The Baic B30e shows new energy from the manufacturer

Review: New energy from Baic with the B30e

From the stylish yet rugged design to the refined interior and the steady and easy drive, the B30e has to go down as an impressive package from Baic.

Efficiency: The Suzuki Across SUV. Photo: Lethabo Temogo, XploreZA

A moving return to the driver’s seat

The Across represents Suzuki’s value-driven approach: a refined, efficient and reliable mild hybrid SUV rooted in Japan’s disciplined engineering culture

Hype: Jetour T2 is set to be a favourite in South African in 2026. Photos: Supplied

Top picks for cars under R1m in 2025

In M&G’s list of 13 vehicles, the Chinese dominate in value for money

Local is lekker: The all new BMW X3 is manufactured at Plant Roslynn in South Africa. (Supplied)

First impressions of the Mzansi-made new BMW X3

The fourth-generation X3 has big shoes to fill after the success of the previous version

Swedish excellence: Volvo’s XC90 Recharge impresses in most departments.
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Zlatan Ibrahimović and the Volvo XC90 Recharge … both have a touch of Swedish excellence

Much like the former footballer, the XC90 Recharge combines a tough nature with elegance

The tough and rugged GWM Tank Hybrid has low-range gearing and plenty of ground clearance.

GWM’s vehicles make a splash

The Ora and Tank 300 electric and hybrid SUVs will be making their way to SA soon

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

Sparking change: The electric Porsche Taycan Turbo S. The German marque’s offerings are at the top end of the price scale.

The EV revolution is coming to SA

But it is not going to happen overnight as there are still some problems to iron out

Slick beast: McLaren’s Artura performs well through corners. (Patrick Gosling)

McLaren’s work of hybrid art — the supercar Artura

Sports car maker sets stage for a new design era with its first new vehicle in a decade

Driving a hybrid car like the Lexus IS 300h is the embodiment of 21st Century travel: smooth as silk and decidedly fuel-efficient

Driving into 2025: Lexus IS 300h

Economy meet luxury

Ford, Toyota to work together on hybrid trucks

Ford and Toyota say they’ll work together to develop a gas-electric hybrid system to power pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles.

Insight into a Honda hybrid

With its greatly refined technology and improved practicality the Honda Insight will be the cheapest hybrid on the market.