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WHAT IT TOOK TO MAKE THE JULY ISSUE

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OFF-ROAD EATER OUTBOUND • The Land Rover Defender 130 in Outbound specification adds more luxury and space to an already capable 4x4 package

MOST POWERFUL MAC • The McLaren 750S has just been unveiled, and it takes up the mantle as most powerful model produced by the British firm

LONG-RANGE EV CRUISER • As the VW ID.7 nears production, it looks to have answered some of the most pressing questions about covering distance in an EV

CORSA LITE LIVES AGAIN • Opel has revived the Corsa Lite moniker, a name synonymous with affordable motoring in South Africa

HYUNDAI’S i20 REFRESHED • With the local hatchback market dominated by the Mzansi-built Volkswagen Polo, Hyundai ups the ante with its B-segment contender

ICYMI • The other stories redefining the car world right now

A COOL THING • Inspired by the colours and buttons of a race car steering wheel these Casio timepieces are perfect for any petrolhead.

2023 RISE OF THE RSI • A project overseen by the former President and CEO of Toyota, Akio Toyoda, the arrival in South Africa of the mighty GR Corolla reminds us of a time when the RSi badge regularly ruffled the feathers of hot-hatch royalty

SPICE ROUTE • A timely update to the third-generation Cayenne range aims to ease this popular SUV, the best-selling product in Porsche’s history, into its all-electric future

THE ART OF FLIGHT • From humble beginnings, the discipline of monster-truck driving has spawned a multi-million-dollar business that continues to wow audiences, young and old, around the world. Ian McLaren attended the Cape Town leg of Monster Jam’s recent tour

HOW TO SAVE FUEL • Fuel prices have been rising without any sign of significant relief. In times like these, it’s helpful to understand how to save fuel, what works and what doesn’t

Price puzzle prize winner • Kia cleverly adds three diesel options to the popular Sportage range, two of which have no direct price-range rivals

Mazda’s big ambition • Sitting at the top of Mazda’s SUV range the new CX-60 arrives as the CX-5’s upmarket sibling

A subtle facelift • The Isuzu mu-X 7-seater adventure SUV has already received an update in SA, including the addition of a new model

WINTER BLISS • Equipped with ashort and precise 6-speed manual transmission and afold away roof, the Ferrari 360 Spider is one of the more affordable entry points to Ferrari ownership. We take one for adrive outside of Johannesburg

THE THRILL OF THE HILL • After an exhilarating weekend in Knysna spent watching the 2023 Simola Hill Climb, I think this could well be Mzansi’s premier motorsport event

Sibling rivalry • Toyota’s fourth local tie-up with Suzuki unlocks extended proportions and more distinct styling for the second generstion of SA’s most popular crossover, but its badge belies which of the two offers better ultimate value

TOYOTA URBAN CRUISER 1.5 XR

Nissan X-Trail 2,5 Acenta Plus 4WD • The most accomplished version of the X-Trail is yet another compelling addition to a competitive segment

NISSAN X-TRAIL 2,5 ACENTA PLUS 4WD

BMW X1 sDrive18i xLine • The third-generation BMW X1 offers improved overall refinement and comfort, as well as a more versatile interior than before. Could it be the new segment leader?

BMW X1 sDRIVE18i xLINE

Posh family hauler • After enjoying to a half a year worth of testing...