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CAR is Southern Africa’s leading automotive-interest magazine – and has been since 1957. It’s aimed at petrol-heads of all ages looking for, expert reviews, road tests, driving impressions of the latest models available and great motoring content from the country’s leading motoring journalists.

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LEVELLING UP • Volvo ups its electric game with the SA-bound EX60

GUIDE TO THE GALAXY • Likely bound for SA, Geely aims to upset the adventure-SUV segment with its upcoming retro-styled off-roader

WILDER HORSE • Ford has saddled up its race-bred Mustang Dark Horse SC

GOING FOR GOLD • Suzuki looks set to cause a stir in the local compact-SUV segment with the Across

KNIVES OUT • The Toyota GR Yaris Morizo RR is the sharpest of its namesake yet

talk Tech • We look at the latest advancements in technology and their application on current and future vehicles

IMPROVING VEHICILE SAFETY • While driver behaviour accounts for the majority of SA vehicle accidents, mechanical defects are cited in as many as 14% of all incidents. Could more stringent roadworthy testing requirements curb this worrying trend?

A SPECIAL ONE • Widely regarded as one of the most influential automotive designers in the world, South African-born Gordon Murray still has a few tricks up his sleeve, including a “rework” of his legendary McLaren F1

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Return of the Trophy • Defender Trophy brings back a sense of adventure, with Landies at its core and conservation at its heart

Middle aged spread… contained • Volkswagen’s 50th anniversary Golf GTI hits a hard half-century

Glamping Cruiser • We spent an extended test period with Toyota’s new flagship Prado VX-L to unpack its cosmetic upgrades and see if it’s as tough as it is stylish

Baby Boss • Opel has made a tentative return to the Irmscher badge to reignite enthusiasm for its products. Here’s hoping there’s more to come

Bright spark • ‘Alfa Romeo’ and ‘electric’ are words that have seldom sat comfortably together, but the Junior Elettrica could change that…

Changan Hunter 2.0TD CE 4x4 DC • Riding on the back of Changan’s initial model offering in South Africa, the Hunter arrives to take on the big names in the local double-cab segment

Range Rover Sport P635 SV Edition Two • The Land Rover Defender Octa’s sister is an altogether more under-the-radar car

Renault Triber 1.0 Iconic MT • Hot on the heels of the updated Kiger, Renault has handed its popular Triber MPV fresh looks and reconsidered specifications

In charm’s way • Sedans may no longer hold sway in an SUV-oriented market, but Audi’s new A5 is a strong reminder of how appealing they can be…

VOLVO XC60 T8 PHEV AWD ULTRA DARK • The XC60 gets its feet dirty on a trip to the country but loses none of its effortless composure

VOLKSWAGEN TAYRON 1.4 TSI R-LINE • VW’s seven-seater SUV was the perfect travel companion during the festive break, which worked wonders for its average fuel consumption, too.

TO FIGHT ANOTHER DAY • We joined Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa for the final two acts of the dramatic 2026 Dakar Rally. Bucket-list item, checked!

Alfa Romeo Giulia • Alfa’s graceful sedan my have aged gracefully over the last decade, but can the same be said of its overall appeal on SA’s used car market?

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