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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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OLD-SCHOOL COOL • The Dynamic Lightweight Study Turbo is the latest creation from California restomod firm Singer. It’s the ultimate homage to a legendary era of Porsche 911-derived endurance racers

TRENDSETTER • Renault’s Clio gets added flair in model update

NIP/TUCKED T-CROSS • Set to arrive in South Africa in 2024, one of Volkswagen’s most significant models has been treated to a mid-cycle refresh

CATWALK CROSSOVER • Toyota’s smallest crossover continues to carve its own path through boutique styling

CITY SLICKER • The best-selling model in Kia South Africa’s product portfolio has been handed a timely update. Here’s what to expect ahead of the pleasing Picanto’s imminent arrival in SA

BUDGET DUST BUSTER • Next-gen five-door Mahindra Thar set to launch internationally in Cape Town, though not confirmed for SA – yet

2023 UPCOMING MODELS*

EV PAGES • In this section, we highlight local advancement, innovations and news pertaining to the South African market’s adoption of electric vehicles.

A COOL THING • In celebrating Porsche’s 75th anniversary, Xbox has announced a collaboration with the German automaker by creating six custom-themed consoles. Such a pity, then, that you can’t buy one…

WHAT’S UP, KIA? • A segment aimed at offering local automotive brands an opportunity to touch base with South Africa, we opened the floor to the CEO of Kia South Africa, Gary Scott.

TYRE MARKINGS EXPLAINED • When checking your car’s tyres, you’ve probably noticed a series of numbers and letters printed on the sidewall. Here’s what they mean

FROM THE DARK HORSE SHADOWS • Bookended by an alluring new Dark Horse derivative and a reignited appetite to go racing, Ford’s seventh-generation Mustang is primed to be the best of its breed. Ian McLaren drove the car on its home soil to find out if all the hype is warranted

RAISED TO RACE

GT 4,0 WALL OF A TIME • The list of memorable internal combustion engines scheduled to be discontinued is a long one, but there is one CAR’s Ian McLaren will miss the most

The bold and the bountiful • The new full-fat Lexus LX SUV and mid-sized NX have been supersized to offer even more standard features, sophistication and spaciousness

Pass master • A facelift is just what the doctor ordered to remind us of the Stelvio’s brilliance. Even a compromised launch route couldn’t curb our enthusiasm

Cup contentment • Porsche’s 944 Turbo Cup was built for a racing series in the late 1980s. We found one that is not only road registered, but has also been united with one of its former owners

LAST PONY STANDING • With sinister looks and a specially modified 5,0-litre Coyote V8, the Ford Mustang Dark Horse adds some track flavour to the archetypal muscle car

01 LeCross • The delayed arrival of the all-new Renault Captur in South Africa is proof that good things come to those who wait

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02 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300d 4Matic AMG Line • Now with mild-hybrid tech the competent all-rounder refines its game albeit at a cost

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03 Toyota Vitz 1,0 XR manual • Toyota has once again looked to a partner to fill a gap within the all-important entry-level segment. Based on the modern Suzuki Celerio, is the new Vitz worth a price premium over its donor cousin?

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04 Volkswagen Amarok DC Aventura 3,0 V6...