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5 ALIVE! • Renault’s iconic 5 hatchback makes an electrifying, technology-laden return

TOPLESS SPEED • Stratospheric headroom and performance in the latest drop-top offerings from Maserati and McLaren

ELECTRIC (Q) SIX • The Q6 e-tron marks Audi’s first model on its all-new EV platform

BOXING CLEVER • Fiat’s boxy concepts point to a diverse future line-up

A TALE OF TWO TAILS

HY-PERFORMANCE GT

SHORT-FUSED • Ineos Automotive joins the compact-SUV fray with the unveiling of its Fusilier EV

WHAT’S UP, AUDI? • In an ongoing series of interviews aimed at giving local automotive brands an opportunity to check in with South Africa, we sat down with Tarryn Knight, Head of Marketing, Product and PR at Audi South Africa.

A COOL THING • With the new racing season approaching, BMW M Motorsport and Lego have joined forces to release a new Speed Champions set, giving young enthusiasts a chance to build their own BMW M models

BACK TO SCHOOL • While learning how to control a drift remains the glamorous side of advanced driver training, more pertinent is being taught how to arrive at your destination safely. We went on a refresher course with Volkswagen

NEW NORMAL • A commitment to an all-electric future is one thing, but can Lotus’ first SUV do for this famous British brand what the likes of the Cayenne did for Porsche?

Germanic George • From a wealth of ‘Benzes to Beetles, Borgwards and beyond, this year’s George Old Car Show had a decidedly Teutonic feel

The last Samurai • A six-cylinder turbodiesel is a brave choice for Mazda’s halo SUV, but it’s an immensely charming one that will likely mark the end of an era of big engines

High 5 • Although it’s not quite as fashionable as its modern raised-ride-height siblings, the role of the 5 Series within BMW’s product portfolio remains as significant as ever

Attack By Stratagem • Four generations of Audi’s most iconic Audi Quattro models gather as we delve into a rich history of innovation and motorsports supremacy

HYBRID HEAVY WEIGHTS • Toyota’s global mandate to lower overall emissions via a multi-technology approach sees the venerable Hilux and popular Fortuner package receive their timely respective doses of hybridisation.

01 Charge of the Grenadier • It’s finally our time to get behind the wheel of the highly anticipated Ineos Grenadier on local turf

02 Toyota Land Cruiser 76 2.8 GD-6 Station Wagon LX • Toyota has boosted the appeal of its venerable 70 Series Land Cruiser with the inclusion of the 2.8 GD-6 engine and 6-speed automatic gearbox from the current Hilux.

03 BMW 520d M Sport • A still significant global product for BMW, the new 5 Series is showcased in our market by one of the most impressive turbodiesel powertrains in the business. Will anyone buy it, though?

04 Range Rover Evoque P300e Dynamic HSE • Is a plug-in hybrid power plant just what Range Rover’s baby needs?

SUZUKI XL6 1.5 GLX • Thanks to its versatile nature, Suzuki’s new MPV is settling into the long-term fleet rather nicely

FORD PUMA 1.0 ECOBOOST ST-LINE VIGNALE • The handy MegaBox storage solution proves its worth in the latest check-in on our Puma’s six-month stint

THE WEIGHTING GAME • Following the global fuel crisis in the 1970s, vehicle mass reduction became a critical focus area as the automotive industry looked to...