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2024 Toyota Dakar Rally Team Announced
The 2024 Toyota Dakar Rally team has been announced ahead of the opening round of the World Rally Raid Championship in Saudi Arabia.
Manufacturer News · November 10, 2023
2023 WEC 8 Hours of Bahrain: Race Report
This 2023 WEC 8 Hours of Bahrain race report outlines the final round of the endurance race held in the Gulf region.
Motorsport · November 5, 2023
Mercedes-AMG GT2 Pro Unveiled [w/video]
The Mercedes-AMG GT2 Pro is a slightly more powerful version of AMG's GT2 racer, that has been created for clients who want a track car.
Manufacturer News · November 2, 2023
Eneos Jaguar E-Type Debuts at Sema
The Eneos Jaguar E-Type was built as a showcase for the 2023 Sema Show, which features a brand new modified engine.
Jaguar · October 31, 2023
Ferrari 499P Modificata For A Lucky Few [w/video]
The Ferrari 499P Modificata is an unfettered version of the Le Mans-winning racecar, which the company will be selling to a few customers.
Ferrari · October 29, 2023
Al-Attiyah Leaves Toyota For 2024 Dakar Rally
Nasser Al-Attiyah leaves Toyota ahead of the 2024 Dakar Rally. The Qatari driver is aiming to take victory with a fourth different brand.
Manufacturer News · October 26, 2023
Behold the not-GTR aka Nissan Hyper Force [w/video]
The Nissan Hyper Force is a nod to the brand's performance cars of the past, but seemingly not a GT-R replacement.
Manufacturer News · October 25, 2023
Hydrogen Powered BMWs Heading to SA
Hydrogen powered BMWs are heading to SA a part of a trial between Sasol, Anglo American Platinum and BMW SA.
BMW · October 16, 2023
All-new BMW X2 Debuts and Soon In SA
The all-new BMW X2 has just debuted on the world stage in M35i xDrive guise. The second-gen X2 will be introduced into SA early in 2024.
BMW · October 11, 2023
2023 FIA World Rallycross Killarney [Gallery]
2023 FIA World Rallycross Killarney took place at the Cape Town circuit after a long hiatus. We shot these exclusive images at the event.
Gallery · October 10, 2023
Suzuki Fronx GL Manual Driven
We get behind the wheel of the all-new, recently launched Suzuki Fronx GL, which is a new model from the Japanese automaker.
Car Reviews · October 9, 2023
Toyota GR Supra Manual Driven
We spent a few days in the company of the Toyota GR Supra Manual to bring you this review of the newcomer.
Car Reviews · October 3, 2023
5 Facts About The Porsche 911 GT3 R Rennsport [w/video]
The Porsche 911 GT3 R Rennsport was created to celebrate the seventh edition of the Rennsport Porsche gathering in the US.
Manufacturer News · September 29, 2023
Audi RS Q E-tron City Tour [videos]
Audi Dakar Rally crews head home for the Audi RS Q E-tron City Tour where they get to drive the race machines on home soil.
Audi · September 28, 2023
I Own A Classic… 1969 Volkswagen Type 3 Squareback
We take a look at a rare 1969 Volkswagen Type 3 Squareback owned by a VW aircooled enthusiast from Pretoria.
Classic Cars · September 22, 2023
Audi RS6 Avant and RS7 Performance Twins Blast Into SA
The more extreme Audi RS6 Avant and RS7 Performance twins have just been introduced into the local market.
Audi · September 15, 2023
Students Reset 0-100 km/h World Record [w/video]
A group student have reset the 0-100 km/h world record for acceleration of an electric single-seater open-cockpit car.
Manufacturer News · September 14, 2023
Mercedes-Benz GLC220d Driven
We got our hands on the latest generation of Mercedes mid-size SUV, the Mercedes-Benz GLC220d for a review.
Car Reviews · September 11, 2023
F1 Returned to the Nürburgring [w/video]
In a rare occurrence F1 Returned to the Nürburgring at a recent event that featured Sebastian Vettel and many other famous names.
F1 · September 10, 2023
Lotus Emeya Electric GT Debuts [w/video]
The Lotus Emeya is the latest battery powered model from Lotus cars, the third after the Evija hypercar and Eletre SUV.
Lotus · September 8, 2023
Mustang Mach-E Rally Production Version Debuts [w/video]
The Blue Oval has just unveiled the Mustang Mach-E Rally, and gravel-tracking version of its battery powered SUV.
Ford · September 7, 2023
Lewis Hamilton Re-Signs With Mercedes AMG F1
Lewis Hamilton re-signs with Mercedes-AMG F1 for a further two years, which means he will race until the end of 2025.
F1 · August 31, 2023
Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale Supercar Unveiled [w/video]
The Alfisti have great cause to celebrate as the Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale supercar has been shown to the world for the first time
Alfa Romeo · August 30, 2023
Mercedes-AMG GT vs Porsche 911 GTS
In this Mercedes-AMG GT vs Porsche 911 GTS we take a closer look at two sportscar rivals from Stuttgart Germany.
Mercedes · August 26, 2023
Toyota Urban Cruiser 1,5 Xr Driven
We recently drove the new-gen Toyota Urban Cruiser 1,5 Xr Auto and share with you our impressions of the small crossover.
Car Reviews · August 23, 2023