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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.

From the editor’s desk

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PLUGGED - IN POLO • VW’s long-standing ‘Polo’ nameplate enters the EV era

C GOES EV • Mercedes-Benz looks to redefine the midsize-EV segment with the all-electric C-Class

SEVENTH WONDER • BMW has elevated the seventh-generation 7 Series to ‘Neue Klasse’ heights

IS THIS EV’S MOMENT? • EV adoption in SA has long been hampered by many constraints, but are current fuel supply uncertainty and significant tech improvements about to change that?

3S FOR ALL • BMW’s i3 EV isn’t just an impressive technical showcase – it’s a compelling glimpse into the future of the seminal '3 Series' nameplate

TURNING POINT • The CAR team reports back from the 2026 Beijing Auto Show, focusing on exciting new products destined to shake up the South African market

Lone Ranger • The Ford Ranger has gained a new engine. But is it game-changing?

Orange Crush • Chery’s characterful iCAUR sub-brand offers charm, a compelling value proposition and show-stopping looks. Could it shake up the compact-SUV establishment?

Silent Overachiever • Will the SA-bound Jaecoo J5 HEV’s refined road manners and frugal powertrain shake up the local crossover segment?

Okay, Carens! • The fourth-generation Kia Carens looks to blur the lines between MPV and SUV genres while staying true to its sevenseater mandate

02 Geely E5 EM-i Apex • After a hiatus of more than a decade, Geely returns to SA and its opening shot at the midsize-SUV segment is both stylish and value-packed

03 Tata Punch 1.2 Adventure+ S • Tata’s return to the entry-level crossover segment has been highly anticipated, but does it live up to expectations?

04 Citroën Basalt 1.2T Max • In the ultra-competitive compact-SUV segment, is the Basalt a good value proposition?

LEAPMOTOR C10 REEV DESIGN • A fresh take on electrified driving, the Leapmotor C10 REEV blends EV smoothness with petrol engine-backed peace of mind

MAZDA CX-60 3.3D AWD TAKUMI • Mazda’s apex SUV is a novel blend of old-school charm and modern technologies

FORD TOURNEO CUSTOM 2.0 SIT TITANIUM X • Handy comfort features continue to make the Tourneo a firm family favourite

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI • Eye-catching lights and full-throttle thrills mark our second month with the apex Golf

VOLVO EX30 CROSS COUNTRY TWIN MOTOR PERFORMANCE ULTRA • We highlight the EX30 CC’s pros and cons over some ‘charging station conversation'

CHERY TIGGO 7 1.5T PHEV ULTRA • Having mastered the Tiggo 7’s hybrid parameters, we’ve seen just how efficient this PHEV is under daily driving conditions

REV, HOLD, LAUNCH! • The 16th edition of the Simola Hillclimb was another epic showdown with man and machine once again pushed to their absolute limits

Volkswagen Polo • Know how much you can spend on a car, but haven’t made up your mind which one to buy? We recommend some options.

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Car guide • Your definitive guide to all the new cars in SA

Car dealer • Shopping around for the best deals on wheels

Car Shop • New and used motoring accessories for sale nationwide

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