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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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WHAT’S UP, INEOS? • At the official opening of Ineos Automotive’s sub-Saharan Africa headquarters in the Mother City, we had an opportunity to experience the facility’s purpose-built off-road track and sit down with the company’s CEO Lynn Calder and commercial director George Ratcliffe

A COOL THING • Lamborghini and renowned Italian luxury pen maker Monte grappa have created a selection of fountain pens and rollerballs. The Lamborghini 60° collection draws inspiration from the design aesthetics of 1960s supercars.

WHAT’S NEW FOR 2024 • Here’s a comprehensive look at which new models and derivatives are coming to South Africa in the next 12 months – and our best guesses as to what surprise introductions may be worth looking forward to

HOME AND AWAY • With all the talk of how good the 922-generation Porsche 911 GT3 RS is on the road and on track, we thought it best to sample the car in both environments – 7 500 km apart

New-school COOL • VW’s retro modern EV bus has arrived and its name could not be any more appropriate. From styling to packaging, the ID. Buzz’s hype is real

The long and the short of it • What better occasion for Suzuki Auto South Africa to introduce its upcoming five-door Jimny than at a world-record-setting gathering of the clan?

Electrifying extravagance • Struggling to define ultimate automotive opulence? There’s always the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, electrified – now on stilts

Fifth element • Now in its fifth generation, the all-new Lexus RX is larger, lighter and features a more extensive line-up than ever before

GENERATION GAME • Manufactured 66 years apart, we introduce the most significant Mercedes-Benz model of the 20th century to its newest kin

COMMON GROUND • In a country renowned for the resilience of its population, the South African automotive sector continues to dig in its heels, demanding to be heard

Ora you ready? • On the back of encouraging market growth in South Africa over the past year and substantial sales of Haval products, GWM is poised to reshape the local EV space with the introduction of its EV sub-brand

Ford Everest 2,0 Bi-Turbo XLT 4x4 10AT • It says a lot about a product when the entry-level offering is also considered the pick of the range

Suzuki XL6 1,5 GL manual • Suzuki’s HEARTECT platform continues to prove its adaptibility by underpinning yet another family-focused, superbly practical niche model

Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max • If ever its predecessor created any doubt, more power and features place Chery’s new seven-seat flagship firmly in the crosshairs of some of the segment’s best

RENAULT CAPTUR 1.3L TURBO INTENS EDC Capturing the moment • In case you haven’t been paying attention, we are massive fans of the second-generation Renault Captur. An extended test of this charming French compact crossover has only reinforced this fondness

UPDATE 1 – KIA CARNIVAL 2,2 CRDI EX+ 8-SEATER • Climbing into the Captur’s driver’s seat reminded me of why I should savour its charm before it bids adieu

VOLVO C40 RECHARGE TWIN P8 AWD ULTIMATE • The C40 has, um, fast become one of the favourites at CAR

FORD EVEREST V6 PLATINUM • Despite an unscheduled visit to the workshop, the flagship Everest continues to impress with its sense of assured presence.

VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 1,4 TSI LIFE DSG • Continuing to prove itself as one of...