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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