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Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk8.5 Driven
VW has listened to owners and the media to update the Mk8 Golf GTI in all troublesome areas. Does this make the Mk8.5 GTI the best yet?
Car Reviews · August 25, 2026
Middle East Tensions Reshape Formula 1’s 2026 Race Calendar
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are putting the 2026 Formula 1 calendar under severe pressure, threatening security, insurance, and travel logistics.
F1 · August 25, 2026
Would You Have a Ferrari Luce or…
What can you buy for the same money that a billionaire paid for the very first Ferrari Luce ever?
Ferrari · August 23, 2026
Toyota GR Corolla Automatic Driven
We drive the Toyota GR Corolla Automatic to learn if the newer model loses its fizz with the auto' gearbox.
Car Reviews · August 19, 2026
GMA S1 Unveiled at Monterey Car Week
The Gordon Murray Special Vehicles S1 made its world debut at Monterey Car Week.
Ultimate Machines · August 15, 2026
Formula One’s Testing Limits Ended An Era Of Engineering Freedom
Old Formula One testing was a free-for-all, allowing teams to rapidly evolve car designs between races.
F1 · August 13, 2026
Eccentrica Reimagines The Lamborghini Diablo Roadster
Eccentrica meticulously rebuilt the iconic Lamborghini Diablo Roadster, transforming it with over 3 500 new partsand a driver-focused interior.
Lamborghini · August 10, 2026
Believe it or Not: Lesser-known Formula One Facts
We explore some really lesser-known Formula One Facts, all true, but crazy nonetheless.
F1 · August 9, 2026
Six Things We Learned About the GWM Haval H6 PHEV Hi4
GWM recently expanded its H6 range with the addition of PHEV versions.
Car Reviews · August 4, 2026
Five Things We Learned Driving the Geely E5 EV SUV
We drive the Geely E5 EV SUV, one of the few models on offer from the Chinese automaker.
Car Reviews · August 1, 2026
Vespera’s Iride Evo 5 Restomod Redefines the Mercedes 190E
Vespera's Iride Evo 5 transforms the classic Mercedes 190E silhouette into a 765 hp carbon fiber supercar, blending nostalgia with modern performance.
Classic Cars · July 31, 2026
Five Restomods That Make You Forget The Porsche 911
Explore five unique restomods, from a Diablo to an NSX, that redefine classic car performance and offer compelling alternatives to the ubiquitous Porsche 911.
Classic Cars · July 28, 2026
Jetour T2 4×4 Odyssey Review
We tried out the award-winning Jetour T2 in 4x4 Odyssey guise.
Car Reviews · July 27, 2026
These Family Sedans Hid Supercar Engines Under Their Bonnets
Discover how some ordinary-looking family sedans were secretly fitted with high-performance supercar engines, creating discreet vehicles that combined everyday.
Classic Cars · July 24, 2026
Mercedes-AMG GT63 Pro Marks 30 Years Of F1 Safety
The Mercedes-AMG GT63 Pro 4Matic+ debuts as the new F1 safety car, continuing a 30-year legacy of Mercedes-Benz providing crucial support to Formula 1.
F1 · July 23, 2026
Seven Things We Learned While Driving the Jaecoo J7 SHS PHEV
We spent a few days in the company of the Jaecoo J7 SHS a full PHEV SUV from the Chinese automaker
Car Reviews · July 18, 2026
Spa-Francorchamps Readies for a 2026 F1 Season of New Challenges
The 2026 F1 season introduces active aero rules at Spa-Francorchamps, which will really show up the new-spec hybrid engines.
F1 · July 16, 2026
High-tech Mercedes-Benz CLA Sails Into SA
We attended the South African national ride-and-drive event of the most high-tech small Mercedes-Benz sedan ever made.
Mercedes · July 14, 2026
Road Trippin’ in the Omoda C7 SHS PHEV
We took the Omoda C7 SHS on an extended drive on a weekend away.
Car Reviews · July 13, 2026
GWM SA Adds New Ora 5 to Local Line-up
GWM South Africa has added a new model to its listings, called the Ora, which is available with three powertrain options.
GWM · July 9, 2026
Five Things We Learned While Driving the iCaur 03T
We spent a few days in the company of the iCaur 03T, a newcomer to the SA new car market
Car Reviews · July 6, 2026
Five DTM Icons That Still Dominate Motorsport Lore
Explore how a select group of DTM racing machines achieved legendary status through a perfect blend of rules, engineering, and driver talent, defining an era.
Motorsport · July 5, 2026
Silverstone’s Sting is Stripped By F1’s Hybrid Power Units
Modern F1 hybrid power units have transformed Silverstone, forcing drivers to manage battery energy carefully rather than purely focusing on speed.
F1 · July 3, 2026
Audi A5 Sedan Black Edition Driven
We review the recently launched Audi A5 Sedan Black Edition.
Audi · July 3, 2026
McMurtry Speirling Pure is Now Production Ready and A Few Are Heading to SA
The McMurtry Speirling Pure is a production-ready fan car designed for track days, generating immense downforce from a standstill for unparalleled grip.
Ultimate Machines · July 2, 2026