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RB17 Hypercar Provides F1 Thrills for Two [w/video]

The RB17 Hypercar was designed by leading Formula One car designer Adrian Newey to produce F1-like thrills for two people.

F1 · July 13, 2024

355 by Evoluto Is Supposedly Peak Analogue

The 355 by Evoluto is the latest restomod to promise a peak analogue driving experience from an old model made new.

Ferrari · July 11, 2024

World’s First Rotary McLaren [w/video]

The world's first rotary McLaren made its debut today ahead of its dynamic debut that will take place at the 2024 Goodwood FoS.

McLaren · July 11, 2024

Ariel Nomad 2 Debuts

The Ariel Nomad 2 is the second generation, go-anywhere sportscar from the UK-based low-volume producer, now with more power.

Manufacturer News · July 10, 2024

Refreshed Hyundai i20 On Sale Now

A refreshed Hyundai i20 small hatch has just been launched in South Africa with a streamlined range and new pricing

Hyundai · July 4, 2024

Land Rover Defender Octa – the Most Powerful Ever

The Land Rover Defender Octa is the latest member to join the performance SUV brigade with a powerful twin-turbo V8

Land Rover · July 3, 2024

Double Apex Goes Endurance Racing

Double Apex goes endurance racing, with a Jaguar, at the first iLamuna race series to take place in the Mother City.

Motorsport · July 1, 2024

Updated VW Golf R Boasts More Power

Amidst many other performance models, the updated VW Golf R (Mk8,5) made its debut this week, and is still under discussion for SA.

Manufacturer News · June 27, 2024

Seventh-Generation BMW M5 Debuts And Heading to SA

The highly anticipated seventh-generation BMW M5 has just been shown to the world, and will be in SA before the year ends.

BMW · June 26, 2024

Reece Gold’s Indy NXT Car Flies Down Corkscrew [video]

Watch the spectacular footage of Reece Gold's Indy NXT single-seater racecar plunge down the famous Corkscrew corner at Laguna Seca.

Motorsport · June 25, 2024

Bertone GB110 Is The Company’s First Supercar

The Bertone GB110 supercar is the very first product from the Italian design house that will be sold as a Bertone.

Manufacturer News · June 20, 2024

Ford F-150 Lightning SuperTruck Aiming for Pikes Peak Record

The battery powered F-150 Lightning SuperTruck aims to break a Ford-held record at the 2024 Pikes Peak International Hillclimb.

Electric Vehicles · June 20, 2024

All-new BMW X3 Debuts And Heading to SA

One of BMW's top-selling models has been rejuvenated. The All-new BMW X3 has just been unveiled and will make its way to SA.

BMW · June 19, 2024

All-new Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe Now in SA

The all-new Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe has just gone on sale in South Africa. Two derivatives will be on the initial sales listings.

Manufacturer News · June 19, 2024

RBR F1 Showrun Heading to Johannesburg

Formula One fans will get to enjoy the RBR F1 showrun in the streets of Joburg. F1 race winner David Coulthard will drive the RBR showcar.

F1 · June 13, 2024

Aspark SP600 is World’s Fastest Electric Car [w/video]

A Japanese hypercar that is made in Italy, called the Aspark SP600 has just set a new record for the highest speed set by an EV.

Electric Vehicles · June 12, 2024

2024 24 Hours of Le Mans Preview

We take a quick look at the famous day-long endurance event that will take place in France in our 2024 24 Hours of Le Mans preview.

Motorsport · June 12, 2024

Formula E Season 11 Calendar Announced – Still No Cape Town

The Formula E Season 11 calendar has been released. The series will visit new locations but no stop is planned for Africa.

Motorsport · June 11, 2024

History of the C-Class AMG – Part 3

As Mercedes-Benz South Africa prepares to introduce the latest C63 into the market we take a look at the History of the C-Class AMG - Part 3

Mercedes · June 7, 2024

2026 F1 Car Rules Announced [w/video]

The 2026 F1 Car Rules have just been announced by the FIA, which place more emphasis on closer racing and sustainability.

F1 · June 6, 2024

History of the C-Class AMG – Part 2

As Mercedes-Benz South Africa prepares to introduce the latest C63 into the market we take a look at the History of the C-Class AMG - Part 2

Mercedes · June 6, 2024

New BMW 1 Series Heading for SA

A new BMW 1 Series has been unveiled and BMW SA confirms the model is heading to South Africa before the year ends.

BMW · June 5, 2024

Off-Road Dodge Viper [video]

This Off-road Dodge Viper V10 is the work of one, crazy petrolhead who took the muscle car where it was never meant to go.

Dodge · June 5, 2024

History of the C-Class AMG – Part 1

As Mercedes-Benz South Africa prepares to introduce the latest C63 into the market we take a look at the History of the C-Class AMG - Part 1

Mercedes · June 4, 2024

The Purist’s Conundrum – An Owner’s Perspective on Modern Performance Cars

One owner and driver of many performance cars faces the purist's conundrum in the face of ever-increasingly fast and powerful cars

Opinion · June 2, 2024