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GOLDEN GOLF • Celebrating the Golf’s golden jubilee, Volkswagen has revealed the new GTI Clubsport, the most focused model to wear this illustrious moniker

THE FOURTH 1 • Scheduled to make local landfall in the fourth quarter of 2024, the new 1 Series aims to build on the fourth generation’s profile as the most dynamic product in the premium-midsize hatchback segment

ONE’S NOT ENOUGH… • For the second time, BMW has handed the G20-generation 3 a range of cosmetic and tech updates to keep its best-selling sedan fresh

EVOLUTION, ELECTRIFIED • With the 992.2-generation 911 GTS, Porsche has injected its iconic sports car with electricity. The result promises to be astounding

OF MYTH AND MATTER • Inspired by Formula 1 and iconic race cars of the past, the PureSpeed concept previews the first model in Mercedes-Benz’s Mythos series

A COOL THING • The world of gaming and high-performance automobiles might seem like separate spheres but the Recaro x Porsche Pepita Gaming Chair bridges the gap

WHAT’S UP, LDV? • In an ongoing series of interviews aimed at offering local automotive brands an opportunity to check in with South Africa, we sat down with the CEO of LDV Automotive Bevan Nel

CRITICAL VEHICLE MAINTENANCE WE OFTEN NEGLECT • Most of us appreciate and follow manufacturer recommendations regarding vehicle maintenance, but are we as disciplined when it comes to tyre pressures and rotation, or wheel balancing and alignment?

GATHERING THE REINS • Celebrating its 60th anniversary, we look back at the remarkable ongoing legacy of the original pony car, the Ford Mustang

HORSE FOR COURSES • Thoroughbred by name, is Ferrari’s stubborn refusal to label the versatile Purosangue an SUV justified?

All grown up • Bigger than ever before, but possessed of a more mature design, Mini’s new Countryman is nonetheless an entertaining and non-conformist presence in the premium compact crossover field

Second serving, with spice • Kia’s Sonet receives a welcome mid-cycle refresh, introducing visual and technological enhancements

Back on Corsa • It is a tall ask to expect to take on a segment dominated by a single model, but Opel has stepped up to the challenge with the refreshed sixth-generation Corsa

A sturdy start • The LDV nameplate may not have the most attention-grabbing cachet, but its T60 double cab is a compelling local introduction to the brand…

BMW X2 sDrive18i M Sport • The role of the X2 has changed significantly, yet so has its local price premium over its X1 sibling. Is there enough substance to justify this?

Jaecoo J7 1.6T Glacier • The range-topping AWD J7 we sampled in our first SA drive was impressive, but is the FWD Glacier the the pick of the litter?

Toyota Hilux 2.8GD-6 DC 4x4 GR-Sport III • The third iteration of the Hilux GR-Sport finally gains a sense of occasion and stance – if not performance – worthy of its race-ready badging. Is this the best modern Hilux package?

TOYOTA COROLLA 1.8 HYBRID XR CVT • A long-standing South African favourite enters the CAR long-term fleet and immediately impresses with its real-world fuel economy

Pound for pounce • Ford’s stylish crossover worked hard to impress in its six-month stint with CAR

Cool contender • Showcasing Audi South Africa’s Black Edition campaign, our relatively unassuming A3 Sedan offered a welcome reminder of how...