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ELECTRIC LEAP • Signifying Jaguar’s leap into a new, all-electric era, the British marque has unveiled the Type 00, a concept previewing the first of the firm’s ‘reimagined’ production cars

E-VOLVED VITARA • Ushering in the Japanese firm’s emissions-free future, Suzuki has unveiled the e Vitara, its first-ever series-production electric vehicle

BRINGING SPORT BACK • Audi’s Q5 Sportback is back for a second generation, building upon the visual flair and dynamic character of its popular forebear

ROX STAR • Reimagining the iconic open-top Land Cruisers of the past, the ROX is a one-of-a-kind Prado-based concept that shoots for the stars

A COOL THING • Aimé Leon Dore has partnered with Porsche to release a limited-edition capsule collection inspired by the legendary 993 Turbo

CLAIMED FUEL CONSUMPTION FIGURES ARE THEY MEANINGFUL? • Vehicle owners often complain they are unable to achieve the fuel consumption figures claimed by the manufacturers. We explain why they aren’t realistically achievable and how we should interpret them

DUNE DUELLER Toyota Fortuner GR-S • Twelve months after Toyota announced the Hilux GR-Sport via the cover of this publication, it’s time for the Fortuner to gain the Gazoo treatment

ONE MAN’S JUNK… • Hidden for more than 50 years, this remarkable collection of rare and sought-after cars could well be thought of as a ‘rust fund’

SLEEK SIBLINGS • The newest two-door product portfolio from Mercedes-Benz aims to consolidate the firm’s proud Coupé-Luxury lineage into one broadly appealing package. We have our say on the CLE Coupé and Cabriolet

A NEW PATH • With its blend of bold, rugged styling and considered execution, Kia’s Tasman double cab will look to blaze its own trail in a highly competitive segment

TREASURE TROVE • Classic Car Africa Storage, a facility that offers more than just cars for sale, is a petrolhead’s hidden gem in the heart of Gauteng

Touareg triumphs • The third-generation Volkswagen Touareg has undergone a midlife update, refreshing an already impressive model, both aesthetically and technologically

Crowded house • Hyundai is playing to its strengths within one of the most hotly contested segments in South Africa

V-IP • Updated styling, improved luxury and a reconsidered specifications list see the latest Mercedes-Benz V-Class build on the remarkable success of its predecessors

One for the road • BMW’s new 1 Series continues to shine as a characterful and upmarket driver’s car, but is it still relevant in a more SUV-fertile automotive landscape?

Jetour X70 Plus 1.5T Deluxe DCT • One of the latest Chinese brands to enter the local SUV scene is Jetour, and its X70 Plus offers seven seats and premium features for under R500 000 … but do you get what you pay for?

Toyota Starlet Cross 1.5 XR AT • Since its launch, the Suzuki Fronx-based Starlet Cross has proven a sales success for Toyota SA. But on which of these crossover step-cousins is money best spent?

Volkswagen T-Cross 1.0 TSI Style DSG • Small but targeted changes will no doubt bolster the fortunes of Volkswagen’s entry-level crossover in 2025

Big easy • Mercedes’ EQE SUV looks striking and has an impressive operating range. We explore whether it is enough to tempt buyers away from combustion-engined members of the E-Class family

FORD TERRITORY 1.8T TREND AT • With my hands full testing...