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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.

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NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK • We highlight the much-anticipated new Toyota and Lexus models arriving in SA in March 2025 and a heritage-inspired Hilux that’s still to come

HEAVENLY HYPERCAR • From the halls of Aston Martin comes the Valhalla, a hybrid hypercar promising a heavenly driving experience

THE INBETWEENER • Billed as ‘a new species of SUV’, Kia aims to elevate its compact-crossover portfolio with the Syros

S EXPRESS • Boasting more power and dynamic driving features, Porsche‘s latest Carrera S is the most dynamic of its namesake to date

THE FUTURE OF MOBILITY • From obstacle-leaping suspension to communicating side window displays, this year’s Consumer Electronics Show brimmed with automotive innovation

PLUG-IN MUD-PLUGGER • Mercedes takes a bold new step in electrifying what was traditionally considered its least eco-conscious model, and the result is a pleasant shock

FROM GREEN BERET TO RED CARPET • From its origins as a light-duty military vehicle to one of the most luxurious and sought-after SUVs with genuine off-road ability; and now a pure EV bristling with innovative technology, it has been a storied 45 years for the G-Class.

’STER OF THE SHOW • The Cyberster shines as the leading light in MG’s South African revival

Endangered species • Porsche may be facing an uphill battle to keep its hallowed GT3 in legislative good books, but that hasn’t stopped it from finding ways to improve this pinnacle product

Q Card • Audi’s second-generation Q7 undergoes a subtle update in a bid to steal some limelight from its more talked-about relatives

Top dog • It’s bold and boxy, but does Haval SA’s largest SUV have the bite to match its bark?

Don’t spare the Horses • The fastest Mustang ever tested by CAR, the Dark Horse now has the looks to match its performance potential

Mitsubishi Triton 2.4DI-D Double Cab GLS 4x4 AT • With big plans to expand its modern Triton offering, we investigate how Mitsubishi’s perennially underrated double cab fares in mid-range GLS guise

Ford Tourneo Custom 2.0 SiT Trend LWB • Ford’s people-mover looks sleeker than ever, yet offers impressive space and comfort

BMW X6 xDrive40i M Sport • BMW’s six-cylinder X6 is immensely impressive, but it muddies the waters when it comes to choices in the range

Suzuki Swift 1.2 GLX MT • With such a strong legacy in South Africa, the highly anticipated fourth-generation Suzuki Swift has some big shoes to fill

HAVAL JOLION PRO 1.5T ULTRA LUXURY • Following a three-month stint with the more powerful Jolion Pro S derivative, we sample the mid-range model to see what value it brings

KIA SONET 1.5 SX CVT • Three-up, and with a holiday spent both home and away, the Sonet impressed in its penultimate month

BMW IX1 XDRIVE30 M SPORT • Before calling a wrap on the iX1’s time with us, it was lights, camera, action … and the lowest-ever energy consumption

SUZUKI FRONX 1.5 GLX AT • With considered throttle inputs and limited motorway driving, the Fronx’s fuel consumption is steadily improving

FORD TERRITORY 1.8T TREND AT • The Territory’s spaciousness made it the ideal family vehicle over the festive break

NCAP Ratings • ENABLING AN INFORMED VEHICLE PURCHASING CHOICE?

DAKAR 2025 Dust up! • The 2025 Dakar Rally was intense, delivering joy and heartache in spades across the field. We look at...