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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