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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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DARLING DUSTER • The third-generation Renault Duster aims to build on the global success of its plucky, no-frills forebear

KIA’S KEEN NEW STANCE • Historically underrated in South Africa, the platform-sharing Sorento SUV and Carnival people-mover are both set for extensive updates

PACKAGE DEAL • Audi South Africa’s broad portfolio of internal combustion-powered products will receive a timely boost thanks to two carefully considered packages

BUSINESS CLASS • A brand with an established reputation for keeping occupants safe in its vehicles is broadening its mandate

ELON’S BAKKIE • After notable delays and some concerns about whether it would ever reach production, the first deliveries of Tesla’s imposing all-electric Cybertruck have reportedly been honoured

RISE OF THE JAPANESE ICONS • The 2023 Tokyo Mobility Show saw the reimagining of two icons of the motoring world

SA NEVs TO FINALLY GET THE GREEN LIGHT? • A recent White Paper has outlined the South African Government’s road map to stimulate local production and the uptake of new energy vehicles

WHAT’S UP, RENAULT? • In an ongoing series of interviews aimed at offering local automotive brands an opportunity to touch base with South Africa, we opened the floor to the CEO of Renault South Africa, Shumani Tshifularo

A COOL THING • Designed and packaged to reflect the luxury and sense of occasion associated with the Bentley and Jaguar brands, these new fragrances offer consumers a suitably sophisticated scent

STOP THAT BULLET! • Ordinary citizens can now opt to protect their vehicles against ballistic attacks

GAME ON! • The sizeable derivative at the pinnacle of Toyota’s Hilux range looks to add attention-grabbing levels of Gazoo Racing-inspired prowess to match its imposing new image

PIXEL POWER • The EX30 is Volvo’s all-electric return to the compact-car market, effectively replacing the old V40 hatchback. Positioned below its fellow electric stablemates the C40 and XC40, it offers a temptingly low starting price for a premium-badged EV

Home-crowd advantage • Third time’s the charm, and Porsche’s flagship four-door sedan has aced its split personality

Return of the Toyota Stallion • On a recent trip to Japan, Calvin Fisher managed to find himself in the utilitarian cabin of Toyota’s imminent new workhorse

Turning up the wick • Omoda South Africa is seeking to build on the initial success of its C5 with a highly customisable, more powerful GT derivative

BMW’S COMPACT ICON • We headed out to the Cape Winelands to drive the car that changed BMW’s fortunes both on and off the race track

#BLESSED • In the ever-evolving media landscape, from where do you get your trusted buying advice, and is there room for so-called influencers to live in harmony with traditional journalism?

The proof is in the pounce • Ford South Africa’s passenger-car revival begins with the arrival of its much-lauded second-generation Puma compact crossover

02 Suzuki Jimny 1,5 GLX AllGrip 5-door • The highly anticipated five-door Jimny adds a welcome level of interior versatility to this endearing icon. Is it now the default derivative of choice?

03 Kia Sportage 1,6 CRDi LX • As the reigning Top 12 Best Buys winner in its class, the appeal of the Kia Sportage range just received a further boost

04 Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 • A second compelling collaboration between...