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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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TALKING ABOUT AN EVOLUTION • Volkswagen unveils some changes – great and small – with the updated Golf GTI

ZERO TO EV HEROES • A brace of 0 Series concepts and a new-look badge previews a bright EV future for Honda

TRACK TO THE FUTURE

CONVERTIBLE CRUISE MISSILE • Hybrid V8 grants SL63 E Performance a triple-tonne top whack

CHERY KEEN TO CAPITALISE ON SA’S FUTURE NEV PLANS

WHAT’S UP, HONDA? • In an ongoing series of interviews aimed at offering local automotive brands an opportunity to touch base with the South African public, we opened the floor to the General Manager at Honda Motor South Africa, Dinesh Govender

A COOL THING • Lamborghini’s exclusive line of headphones and earphones aims to capture the exhilarating styling and performance of the Sant’Agata firm’s finest creations

A LEASE ON MOTORING LIFE • Is vehicle leasing a viable option for private buyers in South Africa?

REGAINING LOST GROUND • Ford South Africa is looking to revive its Territory nameplate in a bid to reignite its prospects within the local passenger car market. Ian McLaren got behind the wheel of this eagerly awaited new SUV to see how it shapes up

Rolling with the punches • Brutish and brash, yet premium and plush, GWM’s Tank 300 rolls onto the scene promising great value for money

Plug in and play • The plug-in hybrid Defender offers an appealing package for urban commuters and off-road adventurers alike

PERFECT PRE-WAR PACKAGE • We head to Knysna to drive a rare pre-war Bentley that has been thoroughly researched by its current custodian and his team

DRIVING TO DISTRACTION • Digital displays and touchscreens are cool, but are they grabbing attention at safety’s expense?

Classily closed circuit • BMW’s iX1 completes an X1 line-up that now encompasses every powertrain option you could ever want … and does so with aplomb

02 Lexus RX 500h F Sport • A pioneer of the luxury-SUV segment has returned with fresh looks and big plans to shake up the local establishment

03 Toyota Hilux 2.4GD-6 DC 4×4 Raider X 6MT • The ageing but still venerable Hilux Raider gets a set of cool clothes as it joins the affordable-lifestyle-bakkie fray

04 Mercedes-AMG A35 Hatch 4Matic • More sensible than its frantic A45 S sibling, the Mercedes-AMG A35 is an attractive choice for hot hatch enthusiasts

05 Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Max 1.6TGDI 290T Executive AWD • A welcome update to a popular model in Chery’s Tiggo 7 line-up, the Pro Max version adds a more powerful yet frugal engine, an improved transmission and generous standard features

FORD PUMA 1.0 ECOBOOST ST-LINE VIGNALE • Ford’s Puma showed great promise in a month of road trips and round-towning

KIA CARNIVAL 2.2 CRDI EX+ 8-SEATER • Washed and vacuumed on its return from Performance Shootout, it was time to get the Carnival prepared for a West Coast road trip.

Slip ‘n’ slide • It’sues to find favour. Here’s a reminder of how this often-maligned, though cost-effective setup works.

FOUR-SPRUNG FIGHTING SPIRIT • Carlos Sainz clinched his fourth Dakar Rally title, with a fourth manufacturer, in a historic maiden victory for Audi

used buy • 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.

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