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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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VORSPRUNG’S FUTURE • Audi’s R8 successor takes the shape of a limited-run high-performance hybrid

FREAKY FRIDAY • Originally rear-wheel drive-only, BMW’s M2 has gained M xDrive all-paw footing

AMG’S NEW DNA • The new GT 4-Door Coupé ushers in a new era for Mercedes-AMG

POINT AND SHOOT • Volkswagen’s Walkinshaw-tuned Amarok targets on-road performance

WEIGHT WATCHERS • The larger load space and superior versatility of SUVs and double cabs make them ideally suited to many families’ lifestyles, but do they all offer the required load carrying capacity for your needs?

STARING INTO THE LIGHT • Ferrari’s first-ever EV ushers innovative design and technology into the light

TURBULENT WATERS

14 TO 3

THE WINNER • HYUNDAI TUCSON 2.0D EXECUTIVE

BEHIND THE SCENES

A HOOP AND A PRAYER • Engineered as a concession to US safety laws, the 964 911 Targa is now one of the most compelling designs in automotive history. We got behind the wheel of one of the most iconic derivatives in Porsche’s 61-year-old portfolio

To the Max • The latest round of updates to Isuzu’s rugged D-Max lends a civilised air without sacrificing its renowned durability

ON Q • The all-new Audi Q3 offers headturning styling and refined interior packaging aimed at redefining the premium compact-SUV segment

COOL KID • Reborn into the Land Cruiser family, does the new FJ have the DNA running through its siblings’ veins?

JMC Vigus 2.5D 4WD AT 02 • Priced from just under R500 000, and blending comfort with enough capability for commercial requirements, we hope the JMC Vigus doesn’t fly under the radar

GWM Ora 5 1.5T HEV Ultra Luxury 03 • GWM’s latest addition to the compact-SUV segment marries fantastic value with genuine quality and driver engagement

Safe and sound • The Cross Country derivative reinforces the Volvo EX30’s reputation as a CAR magazine-favourite

FORD TOURNEO CUSTOM 2.0 SIT TITANIUM X • From town-goer to road trip support vehicle, the Tourneo’s size proved both a challenge and a boon

CHERY TIGGO 7 1.5T PHEV ULTRA • The Tiggo’s last month presented its toughest challenge, as it took on 13 rivals in our annual SUV Shootout

MAZDA CX-60 3.3D AWD TAKUMI • Old-school traits delight and frustrate as the CX-60 enters its second month in our fleet

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI • A balance between entertainment and everyday liveability have sat at the core of the GTI’s appeal, and the latest car embodies this best

LEAPMOTOR C10 REEV DESIGN • Month two with the Leapmotor C10 REEV reveals a quiet overachiever: spacious, surprisingly punchy, and at its best when kept charged

THE WORLDS GREATEST SHOW • With more than 350 000 in attendance and a longrunning title reign at stake, the 94th 24 Hours of Le Mans was a spectacle of speed and organised chaos

Chery Tiggo 4 Pro • Whatever your feelings about the Chinese “assault” on the SA car market, the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro has been the biggest driver of this success

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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