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Toyota Corolla Cross 1,8 XR HEV Driven
Toyota's top-selling Corolla Cross recently underwent a midlife refresh. We got a hold of a Corolla Cross 1,8 XR HEV to find out what's new.
Car Reviews · March 26, 2025
Faszination on the Nürburgring: First Viral Car Video
Discover 'Faszination on the Nürburgring,' the world's first viral car video featuring the Ruf CTR Yellowbird at the Nürburgring Nordschleife
Porsche · March 20, 2025
Renault 5 Turbo 3E Is a 400 kW Drift Machine [w/video]
The Renault 5 Turbo 3E has been turned from concept car to production reality with very little in the way of changes.
Electric Vehicles · March 17, 2025
Limited Edition VW Golfs – The Rarest Examples of SA’s Most-Loved VW
We take a look at limited edition VW Golfs, the rarest versions of the best-selling model sold in South Africa since the Mk1.
VW · March 14, 2025
All-new Mercedes-Benz CLA Breaks Cover
An all-new Mercedes-Benz CLA has just been shown to the world. The model will be available with petrol and pure battery powertrains.
Manufacturer News · March 13, 2025
All-new Renault Duster Finally in SA
The all-new Renault Duster has finally been introduced to South Africa, two years since it made its international debut.
Manufacturer News · March 12, 2025
British Carmaker Longbow Aims to Reinvent the EV Sportscar
A new British carmaker Longbow has decided to take on the concept of an EV sportscar with two lightweight alternatives.
Electric Vehicles · March 12, 2025
The Unrepeatable Feat of F1 Winner Giancarlo Baghetti
Lewis Hamilton has massive pressure to join the list of debut winners for Ferrari, but he'll not match Giancarlo Baghetti's incredible feat.
F1 · March 11, 2025
Mercedes-Benz GLA200d Driven
We tried out the all-new Mercedes-Benz GLA200d for a few days to bring you this review of the second generation GLA.
Car Reviews · March 11, 2025
No V8 for C63S AMG Says Mercedes
Despite countless rumours doing the rounds, Mercedes-Benz confirms that there will be no V8 for C63S AMG to replace the hybrid turbo four.
Manufacturer News · March 6, 2025
VW ID.Every1 Concept Is a Precursor to Small EVs from the Brand
The VW ID.Every1 Concept car is the design study that will spawn a new family for small electric vehicles for the VW Group.
Electric Vehicles · March 6, 2025
Locally Produced All-new BMW X3 Launched in SA
The All-new BMW X3 (code G45) has been produced in SA since late 2024, but BMW SA has just now official launched the model locally.
BMW · February 20, 2025
2025 F1 Cars Shown At Gala Event in London [Gallery]
The 2025 F1 cars were all shown in a single event held in the London O2 arena ahead of the imminent pre-season test.
F1 · February 18, 2025
Tedson Etna Is A 10 000 r/min Lambo Restomod
The Tedson Etna is a restomod created by a Croatian firm that wants to preserve this groundbreaking supercar.
Lamborghini · February 17, 2025
Retro-Looking Production-ready Rezvani RR1 Unveiled
The production-ready Rezvani RR1 is a retro-looking 992-generation 911 of which just 50 will be made for the world.
Porsche · February 13, 2025
Mercedes Returns To World Endurance Racing and Le Mans After Decades
Mercedes Returns to world endurance racing and the 24 Hours of Le Mans as it partners with Iron Lynx for an LMGT3 campaign
Mercedes · February 12, 2025
Volvo EX30 Cross Country Breaks the Ice [w/video]
The Volvo EX30 Cross Country has just emerged from the northern hemisphere winter as a new addition to the Swedish automaker's portfolio.
Manufacturer News · February 10, 2025
Le Pinacle F1 Car Is the Ultimate Incarnation of a Single Seat Racer
The Lamour Le Pinacle F1 Car is one man's fifteen-year obsession to conceptualise the ultimate, no-rule Formula One racer
F1 · February 8, 2025
The Ælla-60 Is Ferrari-based Nod to ’60s Sportscars
The Ælla-60 is a nod to sportscar from the 1960s and is based on the aluminium platform of a Ferrari 360 Modena.
Ferrari · February 4, 2025
Mercedes-Benz W196R Stromlinienwagen Becomes The Most Expensive F1 Car Ever
The Mercedes W196R Stromlinienwagen has just been sold for a record-setting price making it the most expensive F1 car of all time.
Manufacturer News · February 2, 2025
MG HS and ZS Models Hit SA Roads
The MG HS and ZS South African media ride-and-drive event was held in the Western Cape, we went along to experience both models.
Manufacturer News · January 31, 2025
Suzuki Jimny GLX Five-Door Manual Driven
On a recent trip to Gauteng we got behind the wheel of the Suzuki Jimny GLX Five-Door manual to use in the urban jungle
Car Reviews · January 30, 2025
Officine Fioravanti F40 Alte Prestazioni Improves the Original
The Officine Fioravanti F40 Alte Prestazioni uses modern design techniques as well as materials to tame the well-known beast.
Ferrari · January 28, 2025
Hyundai Exter 1,2 Executive Manual Driven
We drove the recently launched Hyundai Exter 1,2 Executive, the new entry point into Hyundai SUV ownership in South Africa.
Car Reviews · January 27, 2025
Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe And Cabrio Driven
We spent a few days with the Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe and Cabrio, two of the newer additions to the local line-up.
Car Reviews · January 20, 2025