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2021 Formula 1 Calendar Updated

The 2021 Formula 1 Calendar has been updated with a slightly later start date and new venue for the season-opening race.

F1 · January 12, 2021

Picasso PS-01 Is A Lightweight Supercar From Switzerland

The Picasso PS-01 is a Swiss-made supercar that is made entirely from carbon-fibre and powered by an Italian turbocharged V6 engine.

Manufacturer News · January 8, 2021

Editor’s Top Picks of 2020

In our latest post Editor’s Top Picks of 2020, we outline the stories that we most enjoyed compiling and writing over the last calendar year.

Opinion · January 1, 2021

BMW M2 CSL Turbomeister Is The Height of Retro Cool

The BMW M2 CSL Turbomeister is one man's nod to BMW lightweight sports coupes and racecars of the past in one retro-cool package.

BMW · December 30, 2020

Road-going Zyrus LP1200 Strada Launched

The Zyrus LP1200 Strada is a road-going racetrack refugee with over 880 kW on tap from a twin-turbo V10 engine and high levels of downforce.

Manufacturer News · December 29, 2020

Top 5 Stories of 2020

Top 5 Stories of 2020 outlines the most visited articles on our site over the last calendar year, as 'voted' for by you, our reader.

Manufacturer News · December 27, 2020

Five Best Roofless Supercars

In out latest piece, Five Best Roofless Supercars, we outline a few barchetta creations from some of the premium motor manufacturers.

Opinion · December 17, 2020

Mercedes-AMG Project One After Work [w/video]

Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton gets to drive the upcoming hypercar, the Mercedes-AMG Project One after work.

Manufacturer News · December 14, 2020

BMW iX Undergoes Cold Weather Testing [w/video]

The newest member of BMW's all-electric sub-brand, the BMW iX, is currently undergoing cold-weather testing ahead of its 2021 introduction.

BMW · December 9, 2020

Gymkhana 11 Is A Smoke-Filled Tyre-Shredder [video]

Gymkhana 11 is the latest in the line of action videos. The latest features Travis Pastrana driving a monstrously powerful Subaru STi.

Videos · December 8, 2020

Taycan vs Aventador SV Drag Race [video]

This Taycan vs Aventador SV race pits fossil fuel against petrol power and features two cars that boast identical sprint times.

Videos · December 3, 2020

Toyota Agya Hatchback Strolls Into SA Market

The all-new Toyota Agya hatchback has been introduced into the South African new car market as a replacement for the outgoing Aygo.

Manufacturer News · November 25, 2020

Porsche Taycan Sets Drift Record [w/video]

The battery powered, rear-wheel-drive Porsche Taycan sets drift record by achieving the longest drift ever completed by an electric car.

Manufacturer News · November 24, 2020

AWD Hot Hatch Drag Race [video]

Three all-wheel-drive natural rivals, the Audi S3, BMW M135i and Mercedes-AMG A35 line up to do battle in the AWD hot hatch drag race.

Videos · November 21, 2020

Mini Vision Urbanaut Imagines The Future [w/video]

The Mini Vision Urbanaut is an all-new concept car from BMW's design works that reimagines the uses of the motor car in the future.

Manufacturer News · November 17, 2020

Super Coupe Drag Race [video]

This super coupe drag race features a Porsche 911 Turbo S against a Ferrari 488 Pista and a Lamborghini Huracán Performante.

Videos · November 14, 2020

Honda WR-V and New Ballade Launched In SA

An all-new SUV called the Honda WR-V and new Ballade sedan were introduced into the South African new car market this week.

Honda · November 12, 2020

Toyota Fortuner Receives An Update

South Africa's favourite, and top-selling, SUV the Toyota Fortuner receives an update that gives it a new look inside and out

Manufacturer News · November 10, 2020

What Mask-Wearing Says About Your Car and Driving

Covid-19 means we have to wear masks whenever we are around others. We take a look at What Mask-Wearing Says About Your Car and Driving

Opinion · November 6, 2020

Mk8 VW Golf R Breaks Cover [w/video]

The Mk8 VW Golf R debuted earlier today. The all-wheel-drive Golf has 235 kW of powere, making it the most powerful Golf ever sold.

Manufacturer News · November 4, 2020

Local Classic Car Collection Goes Under The Hammer

A local classic car collection goes under the hammer early in December. Louis Coetzer's collection comprises an array of collectible machinery

Manufacturer News · November 3, 2020

SSC Tuatara Record Re-Run [w/video]

A SSC Tuatara record re-run has been announced by company founder Jerod Shelby to remove any doubt from his car's record-breaking run.

Manufacturer News · November 1, 2020

The Bugatti Bolide Is A Track-Only Rocket [w/video]

The Bugatti Bolide is a track-only special conceived by the French manufacturer as the most extreme version of the current Chiron range.

Manufacturer News · October 28, 2020

Lamborghini Super Trofeo Crash At Spa [video]

There was a massive Lamborghini Super Trofeo crash earlier today as the one-make series raced at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium.

Motorsport · October 24, 2020

Hyundai i20N Pocket Rocket launched

The all-new Hyundai i20N pocket rocket was launched today. The WRC-inspired hatch is powered by a 1,6-litre turbocharged engine.

Hyundai · October 21, 2020