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Lexus ES300h SE driven
We drive the recently refreshed Lexus ES300h luxury saloon in range-topping SE guise that is powered by a hybrid powertrain.
Car Reviews · July 29, 2022
Sebastian Vettel Will Retire From F1 at the End of 2022
Four-time Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel will retire from the sport at the end of the 2022 season.
F1 · July 28, 2022
BMW Returns To Le Mans With LMDh Racecar
BMW returns to Le Mans, and the World Endurance Championship, starting in 2024 with its new V8-powered endurance racer.
BMW · July 26, 2022
Czech Police Ferrari 458 Is New Pursuit Vehicle [w/video]
The Czech Police Ferrari 458 was confiscated from criminals and turned into a high-speed pursuit vehicle for law enforcement.
Ferrari · July 25, 2022
Audi RS6 Turns Twenty [w/video]
The Audi RS6 Turns Twenty. It was in 2002 that the very first model to wear this badge was introduced to the world.
Audi · July 25, 2022
Track-only Maserati Project24 Shown
The Maserati Project24 was shown for the very first time today. This limited edition supercar is limited to track-only use.
Manufacturer News · July 22, 2022
World’s First V12 BMW Z4 [w/video]
This V12 BMW Z4 is probably the world's first. It was built by a Lithuanian petrolhead is his home garage.
BMW · July 20, 2022
Five Best Porsche Restomods
We take a look at the five best Porsche restomods that are currently available, from the old to the high-tech new.
Opinion · July 19, 2022
All-new Toyota Crown Models Debut [w/video]
An all-new Toyota Crown has been shown in four body styles, one of which is coming to South Africa in the early part of 2023.
Manufacturer News · July 17, 2022
BMW BEV Models Blast Into South Africa
Two new BMW BEV (battery electric vehicles) were introduced into the local market this week and we were there to experience both first-hand.
BMW · July 15, 2022
World’s First BMW M2 50d xDrive
We met up with the owner of the world's first BMW M2 50d xDrive, a creation of the Grease Monkey Motor Garage.
BMW · July 6, 2022
Novitec Ferrari SF90 Stradale Boasts Over 1 000 BHP
The Novitec Ferrari SF90 has been fettled by the famed German tuning house. It now has over 800 kW and features a sharper look.
Ferrari · July 4, 2022
Two New Mahindra SUVs Premier In South Africa
Two all-new Mahindra SUVs made their world premiere in South Africa and in their home country India simultaneously last week.
Manufacturer News · July 4, 2022
Take A Peek Inside the Secret BMW M Garage [w/video]
As part of its 50th anniversary celebrations BMW is giving us a rare look behind closed doors. Check out the Secret BMW M Garage in this post
BMW · June 30, 2022
GMA T.50 In Action At Goodwood FoS [video]
Catch the GMA T.50 in action at the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed. This was the car's first public outing.
Manufacturer News · June 29, 2022
Monster Jam Races Back into SA in 2023 [w/video]
The action-packed world of Monster Jam races back into South Africa in 2023 with three events taking place in major cities.
Manufacturer News · June 29, 2022
Delage D12 Revives an Old French Badge [w/video]
The Delage D12 is a new, limited-edition hybrid supercar with a V12 motor that aims to be the quickest around the Nurburgring.
Manufacturer News · June 28, 2022
Audi E-tron 55 Review [video]
We spent a few days driving the Audi E-tron 55, a new, battery powered SUV sold under the E-tron banner recently launched in SA.
Audi · June 25, 2022
Ford Pro Electric SuperVan Debuts At Goodwood FoS
The latest generation, high-performance load-lugger was shown at the 2022 Goodwood FoS, say hello to the Ford Pro Electric SuperVan
Ford · June 24, 2022
Refreshed VW Polo GTI Driven
We recently got to drive the facelifted VW Polo GTI, which features new technology and a revised appearance.
Car Reviews · June 23, 2022
BMW M3 Touring Debuts… Finally [w/video]
It has taken six generations and over 35 years now finally, the car that fans have…
BMW · June 22, 2022
Prodrive P25 Is A Modern-day 22B [w/video]
The Prodrive P25 is an homage to one of the most famous rally cars of all time, the Subaru 22B, built using modern materials and technology.
Manufacturer News · June 20, 2022
5 Facts About The BMW M4 GT4 Racecar
BMW Motorsport unveiled the BMW M4 GT4 factory built racecar at the SRO race weekend at the VIRginia International Raceway (USA).
BMW · June 18, 2022
Pagani Huayra Codalunga Is An Homage To The ’60s [w/video]
The Pagani Huayra Codalunga is an homage to long tail Le Mans racecars of the 1960s, just five examples will be built, all pre-sold.
Manufacturer News · June 17, 2022
McLaren F1 30th Anniversary Tour [video]
The McLaren F1 30th Anniversary Tour recently took place in Italy. No fewer than 13 examples of the legendary supercar were present.
McLaren · June 16, 2022