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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.

From the editor’s desk

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A COOL THING • The Lumeo Pro Smart Pump is a must-have solution for both everyday use and unforeseen mishaps on the road

VIEW FROM THE TOP

TALE OF THE TAPE

DAY 1

DAY 2

THE CONTENDERS • Let’s take a closer look at the line-up for this year’s Shootout, listed in alphabetical order

READY PLAYER ONE • What does our guest driver, sim racer and reigning GR Cup Champion Setshaba Mashigo, think about each of the Shootout cars after some hot laps around Aldo Scribante?

THE STATS

HOMEWARD BOUND

A SIDE ORDER OF WEDGES • What would Shootout be without a hot-hatch rivalry?

THE FINALISTS • After one of the most closely fought Shootouts in history, these are the three contenders chosen for the final vote

THE CHAMPION • Symbolising the conclusion of the Shootout as the door of CAR’s test vehicle garage rolled shut, all that was left to do was to applaud the new champion

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HYPER HEIFER • Lamborghini’s eight-digit Aventador replacement keeps its V12 and adds three electric motors. Welcome to the future of fast

The devil is in the details • The updated Q8 range features smarter headlamps and swaps diesel for petrol power in the SQ8. Still want that RS Q8?

Best then, better now • Creating a mid-cycle replacement for the best-selling McLaren to date is a dilemma, as there really is not a whole lot wrong with the ‘old’ 720S. And yet…

TOYOTA EV REVOLUTION • In a surprising turn of events, Toyota is having fun with its EV future

To the Xtreme • Showcasing the future of BMW’s M division, can the XM live up to its hype?

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Porsche Cayenne S Coupé • The updated Cayenne range introduces new interior tech and an intriguing reshuffle of the line-up’s powertrain options. Is it still the benchmark performance SUV?

Raising Expectations • Introduced on the back of lofty marketing claims and an attention-grabbing associated price tag, the flagship Ford Everest Platinum spent six months with us so we could see whether it justifies the hype

VOLVO C40 RECHARGE TWIN P8 AWD ULTIMATE • Hitting the open road in an EV doesn’t need to be an anxious chore

THE LAST AIRBENDER • Some say he can see air move. Others call him Formula One’s most gifted designer ever and that his contributions are worth a second a lap. All we know is he is Adrian Newey – and that he’s an even more important asset to Red Bull than Max Verstappen

CASE STUDY: PERFORMANCE SHOOTOUT CONTENDERS FROM FIVE YEARS BACK • Know how much you can spend on a car, but haven’t made up your mind which one to buy? Each month, we recommend four options.

Toyota MR2 (W30; 1999–2007) • Perfectly balanced Toyota

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HOW IT STARTED