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Ceat tyres has unveiled CrossDrive – its new high-performance, all-terrain tyre range for SUVs in India. CrossDrive incorporates CEAT’s cutting-edge 3D sipe technology and robust shoulder design that helps the tyre adapt to all-terrain applications. The CrossDrive tyres are made ...

Toyota Corolla vs Honda Fit – The only hybrid hatches in South Africa

Toyota Corolla Hatch Hybrid Honda Fit Hybrid Hybrids and hatchbacks are a natural pairing, as it combines the city-going convenience of a small car with the fuel efficiency that is only possible with a new-energy powertrain. The good news ...

Cars you can afford in South Africa based on your income

The cars Salary of R20,000 pm Suzuki S-Presso 1.0 GL – R156,900 Renault Kwid 1.0 Life – R177,999 Hyundai Atos 1.1 Motion – R196,900 Salary of R30,000 pm Renault Kiger 1.0 Life- R214,999 VW Polo Vivo hatch 1.4 Trendline ...

Best New Convertibles of 2022 and 2023

These convertibles deliver the best open-air driving experiences thanks to their mix of luxuriousness, sexy styling, and satisfying driving traits.

Best New Hatchbacks of 2022 and 2023

If you're looking for SUV-like practicality with a higher fun-to-drive factor, a car with a hatchback like these will deliver on both requirements.

Best New Coupes of 2022 and 2023

These are the best coupes for folks who want stylish and sporty transportation, with some models boasting a sizable dose of luxury, too.

Best New Station Wagons of 2022 and 2023

The best station wagons prove to be about as practical as SUVs, and these models are worthy of appreciation because they also drive as well as sedans.

Best New Sports Cars of 2022 and 2023

Flashy and fun to drive, these sports cars speak to car lovers on the most basic level and satisfy both our need for speed as well as our desire to be seen.

Best New Sedans of 2022 and 2023

The venerable four-door sedan may be out of vogue right now, but for buyers who still appreciate their design and driving style, these are the best.

New VW Amarok and Ford Ranger – The biggest differences

What’s the difference How they compare Ford Ranger Wildtrak VW Amarok PanAmericana South Africa loves its bakkies and it will soon be receiving exciting new versions of two of its favourite models – the Ford Ranger and VW Amarok. ...

McLaren Mumbai – Spending a day at India’s first McLaren dealership

India’s sole McLaren dealership McLaren recently opened the doors to its first showroom in India. Located in what is commonly termed the financial capital of the country, the dealership, known as McLaren Mumbai, will be the sole touchpoint of the ...

Missing the greatest group test ever – evo Archive

When evo assembled one of its greatest group tests ever, the launch of a diesel Alfa Romeo meant a disgruntled Henry Catchpole had to miss out

A brief history of Tesla: inside the Petersen Museum retrospective

Where it all began: the origins of Tesla The 2002 Lotus Elise Tesla ‘Mule 1’ Fast forward to the original 2013 Tesla Model S prototype Tesla’s S3XY line-up Tesla Semi: keep on truckin’ The 2019 Cybertruck moment Tesla went ...

VW Polo may soon be axed in Europe – What it means for South Africa

What this means for South Africa Ready for the electric future The VW Polo may soon be discontinued in Europe as a result of new EU emission regulations. The new Euro 7 (EU7) regulations, which are scheduled to come ...

Helmets With Bogus Safety Certification Sold Online, Says New Investigation

The CBC subjected these helmets to DOT impact tests, with predictably bad results.

Best supercars 2022

Want to go fast and make a statement whilst doing so? These are the best supercars on sale right now

Renault Sport Clio V6 – review, history, prices and specs

Two decades on, the Clio V6 still seems gloriously bonkers. We discover the truth about its troubled birth – and remind ourselves what it was like to drive

How to design a car (part nine): visual differentiation

Today’s supercars are all following the same design formula, argues Stevens, so how do manufacturers differentiate their products?

Formula 1 drivers and teams racing in 2023

2023 F1 grid Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Red Bull The official roster of teams competing in the 2023 Formula 1 season has been revealed, with a host of driver changes and excited newcomers coming into the limelight. The 2022 ...

Most fuel-efficient car from every brand in South Africa

Fuel-efficient rides Abarth 595 turismo 1.4T – 6.0l/100km Alfa Romeo Tonale 1.5T Hybrid Speciale – 5.7l/100km Aston Martin DB11 V8 Coupe – 9.9l/100km Audi A1 Sportback 30TFSI – 4.8l/100km BAIC X25 1.5 Comfort – 6.5l/100km Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid ...

How South Africa’s infrastructure needs to change for electric cars

Why electrification is important in South Africa What must be done The biggest challenges South Africa will need to drastically overhaul its current transport infrastructure if it hopes to remain competitive in the global economy as the world makes ...

Crossover competitors to the R400,000 BAIC Beijing X55

The competition VW T-Cross 1.0TSI 75kW Comfortline Ford EcoSport 1.0T Active Hyundai Venue 1.0T Motion Auto Renault Duster 1.5dCi Zen Auto Suzuki Jimny 1.5 GLX AllGrip Auto Chery Tiggo 4 Pro 1.5T Elite SE Mitsubishi ASX 2.0 ES Auto ...

Cars you can buy for the same price as the average rent in South Africa

The cars Nissan Navara 2.5DDTi Single Cab XE Mazda CX-3 2.0 Active Haval Jolion 1.5T Premium VW Polo 1.0TSI 85kW Life Ford EcoSport 1.0T Active BAIC Beijing X55 1.5T Dynamic Hyundai Venue 1.0T Motion Auto Mahindra Pik Up 2.2CRDe ...

'A Quiet Greatness' Is a Multi-Volume Celebration of Japanese Collectible Cars

Myron Vernis is 67 and has been an automotive aficionado for his whole life. But about 10 years ago, he started to sour on the collector-car world. “The old white guys of my generation who were my friends were getting ...

What To Buy: 1999–2004 Ford SVT F-150 Lightning

From the December 2022 issue of Car and Driver. Ford’s performance-focused Special Vehicle Team (SVT) made its debut with two 1993 models: the SVT Mustang Cobra and the SVT F-150 Lightning, a souped-up pickup that immediately divided the Car and ...

BMW sinks R36 billion into electric car factory

BMW AG is doubling its investment at its Hungarian factory to €2 billion (R36 billion), adding a high-voltage battery assembly facility that will create more than 500 jobs. Locating the battery assembly at the Debrecen plant will help BMW ...

Alfa Romeo working on a new sports car – Everything we know

Alfa Romeo has confirmed that it is working on a new sports car, which is currently expected to make its debut in 2024. While there have been rumours that the Italian carmaker was developing a new model, none were ...

How many cars were built in South Africa between July and September

Efficiency on the rise once more Healthy sales Employees in the industry Between July and September of 2022, the South African car manufacturing industry produced a total of 149,554 units reflecting a massive 49.2% increase in output compared to ...

Renault Mégane RS v Nissan GT-R Nismo – evo heroes fond farewell

Nissan's GT-R and the Mégane RS are two bona fide evo icons, but with both recently gone off sale we head out for one final drive and ask what's next.

How to Win a LeMons Rally, the Rally Series for Misfit Cars

Pick the Right (Wrong) Car Commit to a Bit Map It Out Make Sure the Judges Understand Your Story The best way to see America has always been via a slow, scenic, and meandering route, and what’s slower than ...

WeBuyCars hosting weekend-long Black Friday auction – Starting at R1,000 a car

What’s on offer Friday 25 November 2017 BMW 320i Luxury Line Auto – Was R353,900 2018 Hyundai Creta 1.6d Executive Auto – Was R300,900 2018 Mazda BT50 2.2TDI SLE Double Cab – Was R344,900 2020 VW Golf 1.0TSI Trendline ...

Best car tyres: evo performance tyre test

Which high performance tyres should you be shortlisting for your car? We put seven contenders through the toughest objective and subjective tests to find out

Gallery: 2023 Volvo XC40 B5, Recharge T5, P8 Ultimate – from RM269k

Earlier this month, the Volvo XC40 in Malaysia has been given an update with a slight front-end refresh and a new set of wheels. There are more additions to the XC40 which we will get into, and the update ...

A Guide to SUVs from the Sportiest and Snootiest Automakers

Call it the Great Capitulation: Nearly every automaker, even at the top ends of luxury and performance, has given in to that sweet SUV money. Here’s how and when the mighty fell.

Diesel prices set for a big drop in December – but not petrol

As of 23 November, the strengthening rand points to a decrease in diesel prices of up to R1.12 per litre come December. The appreciating currency has also had a positive effect on petrol price forecasts, with the Central Energy ...

Price of a VW Golf GTI compared to the average salary – South Africa vs 5 other countries

GTI prices across the world GTI vs the average salary The new VW Golf GTI costs more in South Africa relative to the average salary than it does in many other countries. This is according to research done by ...

New Mahindra XUV700 payment plans in South Africa

With the launch of the new Mahindra XUV700 in South Africa, the automaker has introduced several payment plans to make the vehicle more attainable to a wider range of buyers. The new SUV is available in three specifications with ...

Gallery: Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+, from RM 482k – 421 hp, 500 Nm

Among the few choices of hot hatches in Malaysia is the Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+. Launched in the middle of 2020, it is sold alongside the coupe Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S 4MATIC+. Other compact AMGs in Malaysia are ...

7 Things You Probably Didn’t Know about Driving in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

The legendary parade is back for 2022 and you can watch it on Thursday, November 24, at 9 a.m. We visited Macy’s Parade Studio, the parade headquarters, to get the inside story.

BMW’s new super SUV is taking on the industry’s heavy hitters

The competition Top Speed Earlier this year BMW announced its all-new SUV, the XM, which is set to make its global debut next year. Dubbed “the first BMW M original since the BMW M1,” this new car lives up ...

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