Banzai Matai
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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
All-new Audi Q3 Now in South Africa
We attended the national media ride and drive event of the all-new Audi Q3
Audi · June 29, 2026
Lewis Hamilton’s 2026 Ferrari F1 Title Bid, Is an 8th Possible?
Lewis Hamilton's 2026 Ferrari title hopes hinge on the team's recent operational improvements and his driving skill to challenge Mercedes' dominance.
F1 · June 25, 2026
Ferrari Appoints New Marketing Head Amid Luce EV Backlash
As Ferrari faces backlash over its first electric car, the company has announced a change in its marketing leadership for the first time in sixteen years.
Ferrari · June 24, 2026
Audi Nuvolari Test Program Ramps Up [video]
Audi is putting its new supercar, the Nuvolari, through its paces at various test tracks around the world.
Audi · June 16, 2026
BYD Atto 2 DM-i PHEV Drops into SA Market
The BYD Atto 2 DM-i PHEV debuts in South Africa this week as the country's cheapest plug-in hybrid
BYD · June 11, 2026
Seven-seat Chery Tiggo 9 CSH AWD Review
We get acquainted with the range-leading Tiggo 9 in CSH AWD Vanguard guise
Car Reviews · June 10, 2026
Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari Gamble Continues a Long F1 Title Wait
Charles Leclerc's new Ferrari contract highlights the team's powerful allure and his own talent, even as Maranello's title promises often remain unfulfilled.
F1 · June 5, 2026
Naturally Aspirated Four-cylinder Engines That Still Rev Fans’ Hearts
Specific four-cylinder engines earned cult status in South Africa, making ordinary cars legendary among petrolheads for their thrilling performance.
Classic Cars · June 4, 2026
Nismo GT-R LM Road Car – Nissan’s Rare Homologation Special
We take a look at an absolute unicorn in the motoring world, the homologation special Nismo GT-R LM Road Car
Nissan · May 31, 2026
Maturo Restomods the Ferrari 308 into a Rally Machine
The Maturo Ferrari 308 Restomod is a classic sportscar turned into a modern rally what-if
Ferrari · May 28, 2026
Automotive Design in a Modern Age: Risking it All
We take a look at a few modern automotive designs that have, seemingly, missed the mark,
Opinion · May 27, 2026
Five Things We Learned About the Tiggo 4 Chery Cross Lit CVT
We drove the Chery Tiggo4 Cross Lit CVT and share some of our thoughts.
Car Reviews · May 25, 2026
Kimera K-39 Hypercar Unveiled At Lake Como [w/video]
Kimera Automobili unveiled the production version of its own hypercar called the K-39
Manufacturer News · May 15, 2026
Wildest Cars of the 2026 Simola Hillclimb [w/video]
We unveil some specifics of the wildest cars seen ripping up the hill at the 2026 Simola Hillclimb.
Motorsport · May 14, 2026
Omoda C7 Elegance Driven
We spent a few days travelling around the Cape like tourists in the Omoda C7 Elegance.
Car Reviews · May 11, 2026
All-new Lexus TZ is a Lounge on Wheels
An all-new Lexus TZ, as six-seater battery powered SUV has just been shown to the world.
Lexus · May 8, 2026