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Five Affordable Hybrids Challenge South Africa’s EV Future

Affordable hybrids in South Africa present a practical solution for commuters, sidestepping high fuel costs and unreliable EV infrastructure, despite market.

Buying Knowledge · July 14, 2026

Audi’s RS E-tron GT Performance Sets a New Electric Benchmark

Audi's new RS e-tron GT performance is its most powerful electric production model, changing the brand hierarchy with its blend of speed, range, and luxury.

Audi · July 13, 2026

2026 FIA WEC 6 Hours of Sao Paulo: Race Report [w/video]

BMW M Team WRT overcame a poor qualifying position to secure a tense victory at the 6 Hours of São Paulo, winning on strategy and skill.

Motorsport · July 13, 2026

MG’s Electric Concepts Reinterpret British Design for Tomorrow’s Roads

MG is redefining its brand with new electric concepts, the GO! hatchback and Cyber Concept SUV, aiming to blend British heritage with modern electric design.

Electric Vehicles · July 10, 2026

Ruf’s New Boxer-Eight Engine Signals a Powerful Future

Ruf unveils its groundbreaking 1000bhp Boxer-Eight engine, signaling a bold new chapter in the company's evolution from tuner to independent manufacturer.

Manufacturer News · July 9, 2026

Mercedes-AMG’s New CLA 45 4Matic+ Redefines Compact Electric Performance

Mercedes-AMG's new CLA 45 4MATIC+ redefines compact electric performance, packing supercar-level power and acceleration into a surprisingly calm design.

Electric Vehicles · July 9, 2026

McLaren’s 788HS Marks The End Of An Era For Its Supercar Lineage

McLaren concludes a significant supercar lineage with the 788HS, its ultimate track-biased High Sport model, building on the legacy of the 720S and 750S.

McLaren · July 9, 2026

The HSR Type 859 Sport Quattro Is a Group B Dream Reborn

The HSR Type 859 reimagines the iconic Audi Sport Quattro, blending its classic Group B looks with modern carbon fiber and a powerful five-cylinder engine.

Audi · July 8, 2026

Pagani’s Huayra 70 Derecho is the Company’s Latest Limited Creation

The Pagani Huayra 70 Derecho, a bespoke Grandi Complicazioni commission, embodies a powerful storm in carbon fiber, reflecting Horacio Pagani's intense vision.

Manufacturer News · July 7, 2026

MSO Brings Bruce McLaren’s M6GT Road Car Vision to Life

MSO has authentically restored Bruce McLaren's M6GT, a pivotal road car prototype that Bruce himself drove, bringing his original vision to life.

Classic Cars · July 6, 2026

Ferrari 12Cilindri Manuale Blends Analogue Feel With Digital Wizardry

Ferrari's new 12Cilindri Manuale is a limited series GT that expertly blends a naturally aspirated V12 and modern dual-clutch with a re-engineered manual.

Ferrari · July 3, 2026

Lamborghini Urus SE Performante Claims World’s Fastest Super SUV Title [w/video]

Lamborghini's new Urus SE Performante is a plug-in hybrid super SUV boasting 812 CV, extreme speed, and surprising usability, setting a new performance.

Lamborghini · July 1, 2026

Porsche’s Sonderwunsch Crafts Three Toy Story 911s For Charity

Porsche's bespoke division crafted three unique 911s themed after Toy Story characters, unveiled at the movie premiere and raising $3 million for charity.

Porsche · June 30, 2026

The BMW X5’s Fifth Generation Introduces Electric Power to South Africa

South Africa awaits the new BMW X5's fifth generation in 2027, bringing a full suite of diesel, plug-in hybrid, and electric options, led by the innovative iX5.

BMW · June 30, 2026

Five Race-Bred Restomods That Redefine Classic Performance

These five race-bred restomods blend iconic classic car designs with cutting-edge modern engineering, delivering incredible performance that rivals today's.

Ultimate Machines · June 30, 2026

SGT Automobili Reimagines The Alfa Romeo 155 DTM For The Road

SGT Automobili transforms a modern Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio into the 55-SGT, a carbon-bodied road-legal tribute to the iconic 155 DTM racer.

Alfa Romeo · June 28, 2026

JD Power Confirms Touchscreens Are New Cars’ Biggest Problem

While new car touchscreens promise convenience and a clean look, they often prove to be a frustrating distraction for drivers, making old physical controls.

Motoring · June 26, 2026

Porsche’s New 911 GT4 R Elevates Customer Racing [w/video]

Porsche introduces the 911 GT4 R, moving its customer racing program from Cayman to a 911 base, providing enhanced speed and polish without GT3 expense.

Motorsport · June 25, 2026

Tracing Lamborghini’s Super SUV Legacy From Cheetah To Urus SE

Lamborghini's SUV evolution, from a military concept to the Urus SE, was an unexpected but inevitable journey shaped by breaking its own rules.

Lamborghini · June 24, 2026

2026/27 Formula E Calendar – Why the Series Is Swapping City Streets for Grand Prix Circuits

With the arrival of the powerful 600 kW Gen4 car, Formula E's traditional city-centre circuits are becoming too small and dangerous for the new speeds.

Motorsport · June 23, 2026

Ford’s Electric Mustang Claims King Of The Mountain

Romain Dumas secured Ford's second Pikes Peak victory in the Super Mustang Mach-E, continuing the automaker's 110-year legacy at the historic hill climb event.

Motorsport · June 23, 2026

1978 Porsche 911 Gets a Ferrari V8

A skilled fabricator transformed a vintage 1978 Porsche 911 SC by swapping its engine for a Ferrari-built Maserati V8, resulting in a complex and brilliant.

Project Cars · June 23, 2026

Xiaomi Sets Nürburgring’s First Driverless Lap Record [w/video]

Xiaomi's autonomous EV made history with a Nürburgring lap, but its slow 10:29.483 time reveals the current limitations of self-driving software on demanding.

Electric Vehicles · June 22, 2026

Geely Coolray Adds Another Model to the SUV Segment

Geely's Coolray compact SUV enters South Africa with a turbocharged engine and a comprehensive feature list, poised to aggressively compete in the local market.

Geely · June 22, 2026

The Lego Koenigsegg Sadair’s Spear Sets a New Speed Record [w/video]

Koenigsegg's test driver Markus Lundh piloted a life-size LEGO Sadair's Spear to a 111 km/h at Goodwood, creating a new car speed category.

Ultimate Machines · June 18, 2026