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BMW Unveils 325iS and 333i Homage Editions

BMW South Africa has unveiled 325iS and BMW 333i Homage editions, two modern-day nods to legendary E30 3 Series variants.

BMW · October 9, 2025

Ferrari Builds New e-Vortex Test Track In Own Backyard

The e-Vortex Test Track for road-car development has just been completed, in less than four months, in Ferrari's backyard.

Ferrari · October 8, 2025

All-new Hyundai Alcazar Driven

The all-new Hyundai Alcazar was added to the Korean brand's local line-up earlier this year. We recently spent a few days with the newcomer.

Car Reviews · October 7, 2025

Omoda C9 PHEV Driven

We took charge of a Omoda C9 PHEV, a hybrid SUV from one of the many Chinese automakers to enter the SA market.

Car Reviews · September 30, 2025

The Fastest Production Car In the World is the Yangwang U9 Xtreme [video]

Yangwang U9 Xtreme has just become the fastest production car In the world by setting at incredible top speed at the ATP facility in Germany

Electric Vehicles · September 21, 2025

Mercedes-AMG E53 4Matic+ Driven

We spent a few days with the Mercedes-AMG E53 4Matic+, which is, in many ways a spiritual successor to the very first AMG.

Car Reviews · September 15, 2025

Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Driven

The all-new Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid has touched down in SA, making it the first-ever hybrid vehicle from the automaker sold locally.

Hyundai · September 9, 2025

Polo Project Drift Is a Ken Block-style Birthday Celebration Video

Polo Project Drift is a birthday video celebration like no other, featuring VW racing legends to wish the Polo a happy 50th.

Videos · September 5, 2025

Neue Klasse BMW iX3 Unveiled [w/video]

The all-electric Neue Klasse BMW iX3 heralds a new design direction and the adoption of new technologies for its EV products.

BMW · September 5, 2025

Mercedes-AMG GT2 Edition W16 Debuts

The Mercedes-AMG GT2 Edition W16 is the company's latest GT2 racer, that is the company's most powerful customer racing car.

Manufacturer News · September 4, 2025

BorromeodeSilva’s 912 Barca Combines La Dolce Vita and German Engineering

The 912 Barca is a throw back to Italy's famed La Dolce Vita era, which combines the beach lifestyle with German engineering.

Classic Cars · September 2, 2025

BYD Sealion 6 Dynamic Driven

We took loan of a BYD Sealion 6 Dynamic, a hybrid SUV from one of the newest Chinese automakers to enter the SA market.

BYD · August 28, 2025

Yangwang U9 Track Edition Sets A New EV Top Speed Record [video]

Yangwang U9 Track Edition sets a new EV top speed record in Germany, showing serious intent against the likes of the world's best.

Electric Vehicles · August 26, 2025

Final Nissan GT-R R35 Rolls of Production Line

The final Nissan GT-R R35 has rolled off Nissan’s Tochigi plant near Tokyo, a Premium edition T-Spec, finished in Midnight Purple

Manufacturer News · August 26, 2025

All-new MG3 Makes SA Debut

We attended the national ride-and-drive event of the new-to-SA MG3, a small hatchback which is also available as a hybrid.

Electric Vehicles · August 22, 2025

Mercedes-Benz G580 EQ – Large and On Charge

We spent a few days with the Mercedes-Benz G580 EQ an all-electric version of the perennial Gelandewagen off-roader.

Car Reviews · August 18, 2025

Genesis Magma Racing GMR-001 Hypercar Project is Racing Ahead [w/video]

The Hyundai Genesis Racing GMR-001 Hypercar project racing ahead as the team aims for an entry in to the 2025 championship.

Hyundai · August 13, 2025

World’s Fastest Toyota Hilux Tops 400 km/h [w/video] 

World's fastest Toyota Hilux Tops 400 km/h at recent Bonneville Salt Flats in the US after years of planning.

Toyota · August 12, 2025

Eccentrica Titano is a Track-Focused Lamborghini Diablo Restomod

The Eccentrica Titano is a more devilish and hard core version of the Lamborghini V12 supercar from the 1990s.

Lamborghini · August 11, 2025

Garagisti & Co GP1 is an All-new Supercar From the UK

The V12-powered Garagisti & Co GP1 is an all-new supercar from a UK firm that promises a true analogue driving experience.

Manufacturer News · August 9, 2025

SA-Built AMG Powered Mercedes Ponton Pickup Restomod is Too Cool

The Mercedes Ponton pickup restomod is the work of a South African based panel shop that specializes in classic Mercedes restoration.

Classic Cars · August 8, 2025

Mahindra XUV 3XO Driven

We spent a few days with the latest Mahindra to hit the South African market, the Mahindra XUV 3XO, a small SUV with funky looks.

Car Reviews · July 25, 2025

Ford Escort RS1800 Sells For R6,6m in Auction

A Ford Escort RS1800, owned by one family for most of its life, has sold for a whopping R6,6 million in an auction.

Ford · July 23, 2025

Four Top-End Mercedes-AMGs Fly Into SA

We joined Mercedes-Benz South Africa to try out four top-end Mercedes-AMGs that have recently roared into the local market.

Mercedes · July 22, 2025

Jaecoo J7 1,6T FWD Driven

We finally got our hands on the Jaecoo J7 1,6T in front-wheel-drive, or Glacier guise, some time after its local introduction.

Car Reviews · July 18, 2025