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Zenvo Aurora Hypercar Unveiled in Two Guises

All-new Zenvo Aurora is the latest hypercar from the small-scale Danish firm and is available in two distinct guises.

Manufacturer News · August 16, 2023

Suzuki Fronx Now in SA

We attend the national launch event of the all-new Suzuki Fronx, a small crossover from the Japanese automaker.

Manufacturer News · August 16, 2023

BMW X1 18d sDrive Driven… Extensively

We spent an extended period behind the wheel of the latest generation small SUV from BMW in BMW X1 18d guise.

BMW · August 7, 2023

Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Updated

A Chery Tiggo 8 Pro updated version has been released into the new-car market with revised styling inside and out.

Chery · August 4, 2023

Porsche 911 S/T Info and SA Pricing

The Porsche 911 S/T was created to celebrate 60 years of this famous German sportscar. It has GT3 RS engine and is lightweight.

Manufacturer News · August 2, 2023

All-new BMW M2 Now In SA

We attended the South African launch of the all-new, second-generation BMW M2, which was recently held in the Western Cape.

BMW · July 31, 2023

Toyota GR Corolla SA Now in SA

Toyota GR Corolla SA Pricing has just been confirmed on the company's official website, and its available in two derivatives.

Manufacturer News · July 26, 2023

Porsche 962 Is The Ultimate Racecar For The Road

The Porsche 962 is one of the most famous racing cars of all time, this one has been converted for road use and is now for sale.

Porsche · July 19, 2023

Volvo XC40 P6 Recharge Driven

We got our hands on the Volvo XC40 P6 Recharge, which is the smallest member of Volvo's electric car range on sale locally.

Car Reviews · July 18, 2023

I Own A Classic… 1983 Pontiac Trans Am

We take a look at one man who made his childhood dream come true by owning a 1983 Pontiac Trans Am aka KITT.

Classic Cars · July 17, 2023

Manhart Integrale 400 Is German Rally Restomod

The Manhart Integrale 400 is a modern take on the boxy Italian hatch, which features more power and better dynamics.

Manufacturer News · July 14, 2023

Lamborghini SC63 Endurance Racer Unveiled [w/video]

The Lamborghini SC63 endurance racer was unveiled ahead of a challenge in FIA WEC and IMSA GTP from 2024 onwards.

Lamborghini · July 13, 2023

One-off GT3-based Ferrari KC23 Unveiled

The Ferrari KC23 is the latest creation from the Italian automaker's Special Programme division that builds cars on request.

Ferrari · July 11, 2023

Diablo Eccentrica Is A Lamborghini Restomod

The Diablo Eccentrica is a thoroughly modernised version of the devilish Lamborghini V12 supercar from the 1990s.

Lamborghini · July 8, 2023

Brabus 900 Rocket R Is A Turbo S On Steroids [w/video]

The Brabus 900 Rocket R is a Porsche 911 Turbo S that has been taken up to 11, with a mean bodykit and loads more power.

Manufacturer News · July 6, 2023

Mercedes-Benz GLB250 Driven

We get our hands on the mid-size Mercedes-Benz GLB250, our first taste of the new model range in the Mercedes line-up.

Car Reviews · June 30, 2023

Scuderia Grassi 044S Is A Nod To The Lancia S4

The Grassi 044S is a completely reimagined, modern-day version of the famous Group B Lancia Delta S4 rally monster

Manufacturer News · June 20, 2023

Toyota Vitz XR Driven – The New Tazz

We get behind of the all-new, recently launched Toyota Vitz XR, which is a new affordable model from Toyota.

Car Reviews · June 19, 2023

UPDATED: One-off Ferrari 244 GTK [w/video]

This Ferrari 244 GTK is the result of over two years of labour to create a custom, modernised Ferrari 308 GTB.

Ferrari · June 17, 2023

Toyota’s NEV Strategy and Energy-Saving Initiatives

Toyota’s NEV strategy as well as carbon-reduction efforts were outlined at a recent press conference held in Cape Town.

Manufacturer News · June 15, 2023

Lotus Emira GT4 Racecar Ready for Delivery

The Lotus Emira GT4 racecar is ready for delivery. The GT4 racer features a supercharged V6 engine and sequential transmission.

Lotus · June 13, 2023

Porsche Mission X Unveiled As Possible Road Car

Porsche Mission X is a concept car, that draws inspiration from racecars from the past, and could turn into a production reality.

Electric Vehicles · June 8, 2023

All-new Volvo EX30 Is Heading to SA

The fresh new Volvo EX30, which was just unveiled to the world, is heading to South Africa in the not-too-distant future.

Electric Vehicles · June 7, 2023

Audi R18 fly-bys at 340 km/h [video]

Audi R18 goes flat out down the long straight at Monza and into turn one; an incredible display of speed rarely seen on video

Audi · June 5, 2023

Toyota RAV4 PHEV Driven

The Toyota RAV4 PHEV has been brought into SA as an exploratory exercise relating to the readiness of PHEVs into our market.

Car Reviews · June 5, 2023