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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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KEEPING IT IN THE FAMILY • The iconic ‘Polo’ and ‘Cross’ nameplates will adorn the latest additions to VW’s ID. all-electric lineup

KLASSE IN SESSION • The new iX3 is the first series-production model from BMW’s future-focused family of EVs

KEEPING EQUILIBRIUM • Mercedes-Benz introduces all-electric EQ Technology to its best-selling GLC SUV

HYBRID HEADLINER • Porsche’s electrified 992.2-generation Turbo S is the most powerful 911 to date

MARANELLO VICE • With the 849 Testarossa, Ferrari is bringing one of its most renowned nameplates into the modern era

SIXTH SENSE • The new Clio represents a bold new chapter for Renault’s compact hatchback

INDIA RISING THE GROWTH OF AN AUTO INDUSTRY • With the steady arrival of new Chinese brands and the seemingly endless rollout of their new models dominating current motoring headlines, one could be forgiven for overlooking the growth of the Indian auto industry and its impact on the SA market

‘RAY OF SUNSHINE • After a wait of more than 70 years, Chevrolet’s iconic Corvette Stingray has officially arrived in SA, and the outlook is bright…

Blue Streak • With a longer bonnet and a suitably longer name, the successor to the AMG GT Coupé arrives in South Africa exclusively in barnstorming flagship hybrid guise. We strapped ourselves into the fastest-accelerating car this publication has ever tested

Back for the Future • Tata’s plans for its return to the South African market include covering as many bases as possible, including the significant entry-level segment

Wired from Wolfsburg • We sampled Volkswagen’s latest mild-hybrid technology in the current Tiguan before it arrives in South Africa next year

Ticket to Ride • A firm favourite among the CAR team, the updated Kia Carnival introduces more distinct exterior styling and improved functionality to a proven people-mover package

Talking about an evolution • Consistency is the key to Subaru’s latest Forester, but how long can this successful formula hold out against attention-grabbing newcomers?

Land Rover Defender Octa Edition One • Perhaps owing to the absence of roaring Jaguar products, Land Rover has well and truly turned up the wick on its capable Defender package

BMW X3 20 • Our premium SUV segment Top 12 Best Buys winner reinforces our vote with this brilliantly turned-out base model

Chery Tiggo Cross 1.5 CSH HEV Elite DHT • Chery’s hybrid Tiggo Cross enters the new-energy segment with lots of promise, but does it live up to it?

Raised Expectations • Comfortably carrying the weight of responsibility that comes with the Corolla nameplate, Toyota’s family-focused SUV package continues to shine in the light of increased competition

Wants and Cs • Mini’s entry-level hatchback offering is all the Cooper you’ll ever need

FROM COUCH TO COMPETITION • In the sixth entry to ‘Diary of an Aspiring Racer’, Kyle Kock put his foot to the floor in one of the 2025 GR Cup’s most dominant performances

Honda Ballade • The Ballade is backed by Honda’s reputation for solid and reliable cars, but is it a good choice as a second-hand buy?

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