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Local loyalty Worlds apart Electric takeover A day on the streets of Munich I recently had the opportunity to travel to Munich, Germany, to visit BMW’s headquarters for a showcase of the company’s various projects. This included a presentation ...

5 cheapest convertibles in South Africa

Fiat 500C TwinAir Sport – R338,900 Mini Cooper Convertible – R625,076 BMW Z4 sDrive20i Sport Line – R923,045 BMW 420i Convertible – R968,653 Mercedes-Benz C200 Cabriolet AMG Line – R1,057,631 With summer fast approaching, it’s a tempting prospect to ...

Wheels inbox: Letters to the Editor, October 2022

Parting ways Rod Davies, Baldivis, WA Rebooting COTY Richard Lamb, via email EV budget hole Mike Riordan, Campsie, NSW Scale models Spencer Harrison, Wallan, Vic The question: Would you like to see a diesel version of the new Raptor? ...

The Zed Father: Our interview with Hiroshi Tamura

But it almost didn’t happen. For Tamura, terminating the Z would have robbed him of one last project. Skyline’s not the limit Hiroshi Tamura’s road cars Few execs in the car world are like Hiroshi Tamura. I’m watching the ...

4/71 blown EFI Holden 202

Travis Fink clearly feels the same way, as for his latest street build, he decided to think out of the box and commission Adam Woods from HSD Cylinder Heads to create a wild blown 202 combo that’s capable of 400-500hp. ...

Bluey Boxsell's 1935 Airborne Eight pick-up

This article was originally published in issue #14 of Street Machine’s Hot Rod magazine, 2014 What is it? An Airborne Eight, another once-proud part of the American automobile industry that is now long-gone, along with the likes of Cord, Hupmobile ...

BMW Has Crappy Paint, and We Do Mean That Literally

Your Car Is Garbage Hold Tight Lit Up From the October 2022 issue of Car and Driver. To reduce its carbon footprint, BMW is trying something innovative if a bit icky: matte-finish paint made out of poop. Don’t panic. ...

The Quickest EVs We've Tested

These quick EVs also happen to be among the fastest battery-electric cars out there.

Porsche pulls off Europe’s biggest public listing in 10 years

Porsche gained during its trading debut after parent Volkswagen set the final listing price for the sports-car company at the upper limit in defiance of market upheaval. The maker of the 911 rose as much as 2.9% to €84.88 ...

Ford Mustang California Special review – American muscle at its finest

Muscle car for the 21st Century Ford Mustang California Special The Ford Mustang to this day remains true to its original ethos of the affordable sports car, evoking the same inner joy as vehicles two, three, even four times ...

New Audi RS3 vs Mercedes-AMG A45 S – Sportback showdown

Hot performance Flagship features Audi RS3 Sportback Mercedes-AMG A45 S Audi South Africa recently launched the new RS3 in two body types, a sedan and a Sportback. The Sportback has a starting price of R1,215,000, putting it in competition ...

Castlemaine Rod Shop custom bolt-in nine-inch diff build

STEP 1. ORDERING STEP 2. FABRICATION STEP 3. STRAIGHTENING STEP 4. PAINTING STEP 5. AXLES STEP 6. CENTRE STEP 7. BRAKES STEP 8. FINISHING & SHIPPING STEP 9. FITTING NICK OF TIME Ford nine-inch diffs have long been the ...

What you need to earn to afford the new Kia Sportage

South Africans will need to earn at least R53,000 per month in order to purchase the new Kia Sportage on a finance plan, calculated TopAuto. The new SUV runs on a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine, which gives it an ...

MR NUTS Outlaw 275 LC Torana

Nothing screams ‘tough-as’ louder than a blown and injected Torana coupe. In just about any colour, they look like the perfectly sized pocket-rocket to jam a whole bunch of blown bent-eight whoop-arse into. First published in the October 2022 issue ...

Pros and Cons of Electric Cars

What Defines an Electric Car? PRO: Hybrids deliver better fuel economy without lifestyle changes. PRO: PHEVs suit the average commute. PRO: Charging is less of a concern. CON: Combustion engine maintenance. CON: Still burning fossil fuels. Pros and Cons ...

First drive in the new Ford Everest V6

Stylish bundu-basher V6 power Everest in South Africa Ford Everest Platinum Ford Everest Sport The new Ford Everest is a next-generation vehicle in every sense of the word. It has been made larger, overall build quality has on first ...

Resto with grunt: BK Race Engines XA GT

When he had to part with his 1972 XA GT some 20 years ago, Bill Kaglatzis promised himself he’d eventually get another one. “It was identical to this car,” says Bill of the one that got away. “Red Pepper, ...

Mario Colalillo's chopped FB Holden van

Slam an FB ute into an FB van and you might end up with something like this This article on Mario’s FB van was originally published in the January 2012 issue of Street Machine What’s a bloke to do when ...

How to do a handbrake turn

How to do a handbrake turn How to handbrake parallel park Hazards and warnings Abarth 595 handbrake turn hero shot Abarth 595 handbrake parallel park end Abarth 595 handbrake parallel park setup Abarth 595 handbrake turn rear start Abarth ...

VW warns of production shift over energy crisis

Volkswagen is exploring ways to help its broad supplier network in Europe counter a shortage in natural gas, including making more parts locally and shifting manufacturing capacity. Volkswagen, Europe’s biggest carmaker, said Thursday that relocation of production capacity for ...

Inflation, Astras and the death of the manual handbrake

Why young people aren’t queuing up to get their driving licence Cars for young drivers: a national shortage Old vs new: first-time buyers’ dilemma Handbrake turns RIP Learning how to handbrake turn Abarth 595 cornering Abarth 595 handbrake turn ...

How BMW designs its cars

Generative design New battery technology BMW is now using what it describes as “generative design” to conceive many of the components in its cars, significantly streamlining the process needed to create a new vehicle. TopAuto was given a sneak ...

You can now buy a certified pre-owned Bugatti

Bugatti has launched a certified pre-owned program for the Veyron and Chiron meaning you can now buy one of the marque’s used hypercars from an authorized dealer with a factory-backed warranty. This way, Bugatti can ensure these vehicles carry ...

Blown and injected XY GT replica

There might be faster XYs, there might be finer XYs, but there are few tougher than this one! I know that’s a bold statement, but the guttural howl of the 8/71 huffer and whining Gilmer blower drive, combined with the ...

Nitrous 427-cube HQ Monaro GTS

Simon White’s killer HQ Monaro GTS was a massive hit when it was unveiled at Motorvation 36 earlier this year. The crowd loved it and the judges thought it was pretty cool too, awarding it 2nd Top Paint, 2nd Top ...

UK Police speed camera tolerances explained

Speed camera tolerances vary county to county, here’s a rundown

Most affordable Chery in South Africa – What you get

The cheapest Chery that you can currently buy in South Africa is the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro Urban, with a starting price of R299,900. An increasingly popular automotive brand for local motorists, Chery’s Tiggo 4 is one of the ...

Mid-size SUVs taking on the R540,00 Kia Sportage

Mid-size SUVs Haval H6 2.0T Luxury Hyundai Tucson 2.0 Premium Proton X70 1.5T Standard Mazda CX-5 2.0 Dynamic Opel Grandland X 1.6T Nissan X-Trail 2.5 4×4 Acenta Renault Koleos 2.5 Dynamique Chery Tiggo 8 Pro 1.6TGDI 290T Executive VW ...

When the new Subaru Crosstrek is going on sale in South Africa

What to expect Subaru Crosstrek The 2023 Subaru Crosstrek is slated for a South African introduction in April 2023, Subaru’s domestic subsidiary confirmed to TopAuto. The Crosstrek is the newest evolution of the XV, boasting improved ride quality and ...

PRO STREET 1979 FORD XD FALCON

Pure darkness and a thundering exhaust herald this flawless Pro Street Falcon This article on Emanuel’s Falcon was originally published in the August 2012 issue of Street Machine SUMMERNATS being what it is, there are always plenty of cars causing ...

Half of US car sales will be electric by 2030

Just over half of passenger cars sold in the US will be electric vehicles by 2030, according to a report from BloombergNEF, thanks in part to consumer incentives included in the $374 billion (R6.7 trillion) in new climate spending enacted by President Joe Biden. Those ...

First drive in the new Nissan Qashqai

Ready to go Nissan Qashqai Acenta Plus Its starting price tag of R568,200 might be slightly intimidating, but you’ll be glad to know the new Nissan Qashqai has surpassed the steep expectations that come with it. The third generation ...

SUVs on offer for the same price as the new Honda BR-V

BR-V Competitors Mahindra XUV500 2.2CRDe W6 Proton X50 1.5T Standard Hyundai Grand Creta 2.0 Executive Haval H6 2.0T Premium Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 2.0 GLS Subaru Forester 2.0i Chery Tiggo 8 Pro 1.6TGDI 290T Distinction Mazda CX-5 2.0 Active manual ...

Enormous Horns - Dean Woods's HRT69

This article on Dean’s VR ute was originally published in the September 2002 issue of Street Machine magazine There’s no sweeter music than the howl of a super-tough engine cruising on by, especially when it’s accompanied by the high-pitched whistle ...

XB GS Fairmont - GSHOON

Michael Stivala’s 1975 Ford XB GS Falcon Fairmont rises from the ashes to score a Summernats Top 60 berth This article on Michael’s XB Fairmont was originally published in the April 2015 issue of Street Machine A modified car can ...

Ford's F-Series Pickup Truck History, from the Model TT to Today

A generational breakdown of the history behind America's best-selling vehicle.

The Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 and the Mystery of '4WD Off'

With the arrival of the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 earlier this year, our selection of gasoline-powered mega-pickups grew to three. While the Chevy gets magical Multimatic DSSV spool dampers and a 6.2-liter V-8, it offers neither the decadent horsepower nor ...

Toyota ends car production in Russia

Toyota decided to cease vehicle production permanently at its lone car plant in Russia, a rare move for a company that is still manufacturing at sites in Japan dating back to its founding in the 1930s. The automaker suspended operations ...

Toyota GR pyramid – Everything you need to know

With the continued roll-out of Gazoo Racing (GR) branded models, Toyota is establishing the “GR Pyramid” for its high-performance brand. “The GR product hierarchy comprises four levels; represented as a pyramid,” said Toyota. Each tier sees different enhancements including ...

V12 Ferrari Purosangue compared to its super SUV rivals

Ferrari has unveiled its Purosangue “crossover” with a naturally-aspirated V12 heart. The Purosangue is the automaker’s first stab at a vehicle in the crossover/SUV category, and it’s also one of the last premium manufacturers to join in on the ...

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