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With BMW and Toyota recently launching long-term renting options for their vehicles, more South Africans are now faced with the choice of whether to buy or lease their next ride. Leasing essentially allows an individual to take ownership of a ...

Gallery: Honda HR-V RS e:HEV, from RM 141k – a better choice over the turbo?

Launched in July, the 2022 Honda HR-V is a capable B-segment SUV that you can get from RM 114,800. There are four variants to choose from with three powertrain options, and topping the range is the Honda HR-V RS ...

Beginner's guide to must-have automotive tools

HAND TOOLS POWER TOOLS SPECIALTY TOOLS Milwaukee 48223602 2 Piece Torque Lock Locking Plier Set THE BOX White International WHI491BP 685mm 7 Drawer Roll Cabinet with Lockable Drop Front BUDGET CHOICES If you’re already deeply enmeshed in the hobby ...

Hyundai shifts focus towards electric cars

Provisions Hit EV Sales Hyundai said it will focus on luxury models, SUVs and electric vehicles to achieve what it expects to be record-high earnings this year even as challenges such as inflation and fluctuating raw material prices persist. ...

Porsche explains what the most aerodynamic car would look like

The ideal shape Practical implementation remains elusive Porsche’s clever engineers have revealed that if a car was to be built as aerodynamically efficient as possible, it would be in the shape of a teardrop. Aerodynamic optimisation is the chief ...

Electric Lexus UX under study for South Africa

Lexus has debuted the new UX 300e, a thoroughly enhanced version of the brand’s first fully-electric SUV. The 300e will now be the flagship model of the UX line-up and to complement its unveiling, a big spec bump is ...

Tim McGrath's 645rwhp VL Commodore

“This was my very first car, which I purchased at 17 for $6500. It was completely standard at that time, so I began a slow and steady process of upgrades as I could afford them as an apprentice, while still ...

Audi partners up to join Formula 1 by 2026

Audi will partner with Swiss racing team Sauber Group in its bid to join Formula 1 in 2026, part of Volkswagen’s efforts to bolster its brand by competing in the popular racing circuit. The German luxury brand will take ...

A closer look at the new BMW M4 CSL – Only 1,000 units for the world

Ready for the track Next-level power BMW M4 CSL The new BMW M4 CSL has arrived in South Africa, promising endless excitement for the fortunate few who are lucky enough to own one. Only 1,000 units of the new ...

Cars that have been discontinued in South Africa this year

BMW i3 Datsun Go Datsun Go+ Ford Fiesta Ford Figo Nissan 370Z Nissan Micra Nissan NP300 Renault Megane Renault Sandero Toyota Avanza Toyota Rush With more than one thousand vehicles on the market, South Africans have their pick of ...

High-end SUVs playing in the same league as the new Ford Everest

The competition Kia Sorento 2.2CRDi AWD SXL Volkswagen Tiguan R Hyundai Palisade 2.2D 4WD Elite Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 3.6 Rubicon Volvo XC60 B6 AWD Inscription Land Rover Discovery Sport P250 R-Dynamic HSE Lexus NX 350 AWD F Sport Porsche ...

Hyundai Venue N Line test drive – Packs a punch

Aggression in compact form N Line interior Overall impressions Hyundai Venue N Line The facelifted Hyundai Venue has launched in South Africa, giving local motorists a choice of three trim levels and two different engines for the brand’s entry-level ...

How long a driver’s licence lasts in South Africa vs 10 other countries

In South Africa, a driver’s licence lasts five years before it needs to be renewed, which is well below the average renewal time in many other countries. Most countries have a validity period in the range of eight to ...

Gallery: Ora Good Cat to launch in Malaysia next month, est. RM150k-RM180k

As we approach the end of 2022, it seems the all-electric Ora Good Cat will deliver its promise of launching in Malaysia this year. If the car’s name sounds familiar, that’s because the Ora Good cat has been spied ...

Readers' rockets - Chev coupe utility + HJ Sandman tribute + VF Valiant + more

Phil Burchell 1952 Chevrolet coupe utility Travis Holden HJ Sandman tribute Michael McMullen Chrysler VF Valiant Michael Zammit Lotus 340R Shane Jenkins Ford EF Falcon Deon Cook Ford XE & XF Falcons Paul Borg Holden HT Brougham Phil Burchell1952 ...

Volkswagen AE 266 – dead on arrival

Few cancelled automotive projects have had such significant consequences, or been as costly, but the culling of VW’s original choice for a Beetle successor proved to be the right decision

2 Proton sedans and 1 SUV on their way to South Africa – What to expect

Proton on its re-entry into South Africa confirmed that within the next year and a half, it will introduce one more SUV and two sedans to its local line-up. Currently, Proton only offers the X50 and X70 SUVs in ...

Gallery: CKD Mercedes-Benz C 300 AMG Line, from RM 332k

Unveiled for Malaysia in February this year as a fully-imported unit (CBU), the locally-assembled (CKD) version of the W206 Mercedes-Benz C-Class was launched in August. Offered in two variants, the C 200 Avantgarde Line fetches a price of RM ...

Signs of clutch failure

Signs of clutch failure Making your clutch last longer A failing clutch can be identified in a few ways, most noticeably it results in a sensation of power not being delivered properly to the wheels, according to MotorHappy, a supplier of ...

2022 ADV bike shootout R 1250 GS v/s Multistrada V4 S v/s Pan America v/s Africa Twin v/s Tiger 1200

Ducati Multistrada V4 2021 Full Spec BMW R 1250 2019 Full Spec BMW R 1250 GS 2021 Full Spec Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 2021 Full Spec Honda Africa Twin 2022 Full Spec Triumph Tiger 1200 2022 Full Spec Riding ...

These new Toyota hybrids are coming to South Africa

Toyota’s first plug-in New mild hybrids Toyota Rav4 Plug-in Hybrid Toyota Corolla Hatch Hybrid XR Lexus UX 250h F Sport South Africa will soon be receiving three new hybrid models from Toyota, further expanding the range of fuel-efficient vehicles ...

Westend Performance-built blown 355ci Holden V8

The humble Holden V8 has plenty of detractors these days, but one thing everyone seems to be able to agree on is that they sound amazing. Here’s a tip: They sound even better with a belt-driven inlet manifold fitted. First ...

New Toyota Hilux GR-Sport vs Ford Ranger Stormtrak – Off-road opposition

Off-road performance Exclusive features Toyota Hilux GR-Sport Ford Ranger Stormtrak Toyota has launched a sporty new derivative of its highly-popular Hilux bakkie, bearing the automaker’s Gazoo Racing (GR) credentials. Dubbed “the GR-Sport,” the new 4×4 is available in one ...

Why the new VW Golf R is only reaching South Africa halfway through 2023

The halo model of the VW Golf range, the powerful R, is only reaching South Africa sometime during the first half of 2023 due to global component shortages that are affecting both the production of the R as well ...

Crossovers competing against the R750,000 BMW X1

Crossover competition VW T-Roc 2.0TSI 4Motion R-Line Nissan Qashqai 1.3T Acenta Plus Volvo XC40 B4 Essential Mini Cooper S Countryman Audi Q3 40TFSI Quattro S Line Hyundai Kona N Lexus UX 250h EX Mercedes-Benz GLA200 Progressive South African motorists ...

Buyer’s guide: Late-model crate engines

What’s hot What’s not What’s hot What’s not Chrysler SRT 6.4L Hemi What’s hot What’s not Mopar Performance Hellcat What’s hot What’s not Ford 7.3L Godzilla What’s hot What’s not Ford Gen 3 Coyote 5.0L What’s hot What’s not ...

Mark Jones's SMOTY-winning FAT57 Chev

After watching Running on Empty, Mark and wife Jayne caught the car crafting bug, and in the early 90s they bought a rough ’57 Chev sedan. Mark rebuilt it with a big-block and tubs and put it on the road ...

The real trade-in value of these South African favourites

The cars Book values BMW 320i Auto Ford EcoSport 1.5 Ambiente Hyundai i20 1.2 Motion Toyota Corolla Quest 1.6 Manual VW Polo 1.0 TSI Trendline A car’s book value, otherwise known as its trade-in value, is a real figure ...

When you can buy the new Nissan X-Trail in South Africa

Hybrid propulsion Upgraded specs Nissan X-Trail The fourth-generation Nissan X-Trail is going on sale in South Africa in early 2023 with a choice of one petrol and one hybrid powertrain, confirmed Nissan South Africa. The SUV will also be ...

Cars being targeted for theft right now

Keyless entry exploit What you can do to keep safe There has been a recent increase in the number of hijackings and vehicle thefts reported across the country, with certain cars being more likely to be targeted than others. ...

South Africa is facing imminent fuel shortages

South Africa could potentially be facing fuel shortages within the next few weeks as a result of the supply disruptions caused by the recent port strikes. Last week, BusinessTech reported that the strikes at the state-owned rail, port, and pipeline ...

Greg Thornton's LS-powered FJ Holden

What’s your background in cars, Greg? How long have you had this FJ? How’d it go from streeter to burnout car? What’s the combo? How long’s it been together like this? No big dramas with it so far? Where ...

How to design a car (part eight): aerodynamics

The science of aerodynamics has long helped shape the cars we drive, but what effect do drag, downforce and lift actually have on road cars?

F1 2022 United States GP race report: 5 things we learnt in Austin

1. Sainz’s poor luck continues 2. Mercedes fights back 3. Red Bull wins first constructors’ championship since 4. Vintage performance from Vettel 5. Alonso and Stroll get together ► Red Bull win constructors’ championship pending report next week► Mercedes get competitive► Alonso and ...

What you can expect to pay for the new BAIC Beijing X55 in South Africa

What to expect BAIC Beijing X55 The new Beijing X55 from BAIC will go on sale in South Africa on the 15th of November, the company confirmed to TopAuto. Pre-sales for the crossover will open at all BAIC dealerships ...

Rob Godfrey's SMOTY-winning HQ One Tonner

Rob Godfrey’s HQ One Tonner is an automotive Cinderella story. Bought at age 15 to see Rob through his carpentry apprenticeship, it evolved into one of the most successful street cars in history. As published in Street Machine Legends II ...

South Africa wants to spend billions to build an electric car industry

South Africa wants to spend billions of dollars fostering an electric vehicle industry, complicating efforts to finalize an $8.5 billion (R154 billion) climate aid package before next month’s United Nations climate summit. The landmark funding plan unveiled at last ...

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