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THE NEXT 3 SERIES? • Introduced at the 2023 IAA Mobility Show, BMW’s Vision Neue Klasse paves the way for the brand’s future compact executive products

RETURN OF THE GTI • With a focus on recapturing the imaginations and enthusiasm of its customers, Volkswagen stole the Munich Mobility Show with its vision for the future of its iconic GTI badge

STAR POWER • Mercedes-Benz’s Concept CLA not only looks the part, but is packed with new innovations, too

Q8 UPDATE • Audi has introduced updated styling, tech and trim to its BMW X6-rivalling Q8 super-SUV

CIAO BELLA! • Alfa Romeo is tugging on the heartstrings with its reimagined 33 Stradale

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

WHAT’S UP, CHERY? • We chat with Tony Liu, Executive Deputy General Manager of Chery South Africa to learn more about the brand’s history, current performance and future in the local market

RAISING THE BAR • Based on an updated MQB Evo platform, the replacement for one of Volkswagen SA’s most popular models is larger and more technologically advanced. Here’s all you need to know about the third-generation Tiguan

Princess Diaries • Lotus’ love letter to the internal combustion engine sets it up nicely for an all-electric future

Six-pack Suzi • Creating a new niche, Suzuki takes the practicality of the Ertiga MPV and adds crossover styling to marry people-carrying with urban pavement-hopping. Enter the new XL6

Viva el Vivo • We welcome the Polo Vivo Highline with Black Style package to the CAR garage for a refresher on why this hatchback remains such a regular sight on our roads

PRE-WAR PROTOTYPE • We head to Knysna to drive one of only three Jensen V8 Ford prototypes ever produced

TOP 12 BEST BUYS 2024 • LOOKING TO BUY A NEW CAR IN 2024? THIS IS YOUR DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO THE VERY BEST CARS IN SOUTH AFRICA

COMPANY OF THE YEAR • BMW SOUTH AFRICA

Fronx foot forward • With a keen eye on the budget-friendly market, Suzuki has introduced yet another characterful urban-bound offering

Isuzu mu-X 1,9TD LS 4x2 • Underdog Isuzu unleashes a wallet-friendly weapon to steal some of the ruling Fortuner’s thunder. But does a smaller heart mean less appeal?

Mitsubishi Outlander Aspire • Despite waning popularity in recent years, the Mitsubishi Outlander has continued to make incremental improvements to keep up in the competitive mid-size SUV segment

Toyota Fortuner 2,8 GD-6 4x4 VX • Can the latest iteration of South Africa’s best-selling SUV improve on its winning formula?

What’s in a name? • Long-term test cars are driven for evaluation over an extended period. Of these, many morph from mere appraisal units to the backbone of one’s daily commute. The Urban Cruiser proved no different

VOLVO C40 RECHARGE TWIN P8 AWD ULTIMATE • Fresh from our road test in the October issue, the Volvo C40 Recharge joins our long-term fleet and netted us a wall-box charger thanks to GridCars

KIA CARNIVAL 2,2 CRDI EX+ 8-SEATER • Kia’s SUV-based people mover offers impressive levels of comfort and versatility in an altogether grander package than a traditional MPV.

RENAULT CAPTUR 1,3T EDC INTENS • Climbing into the Captur’s driver’s seat reminded me of why I should savour its charm before it bids me...