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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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FIFTH ELEMENT • The new X5 embodies BMW’s future-proof philosophy

CROSS CURRENT • Volkswagen’s ID. Cross is staking its claim on the compact e-SUV grid

ROLLING LIKE THUNDER • The Lamborghini Urus SE Performante looks to redefine the performance-SUV concept

BORN IN THE RSA • Cape Advanced Vehicles’ latest GT40-inspired model pays tribute to Ford’s historic 1-2-3 finish at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans

A COOL THING • A collaboration between Pure Electric and McLaren Automotive, the Pure X McLaren e-scooter offers effortlessly cool, easy-to-operate electric mobility

SOFTWARE DEFINED VEHICILES DATA CENTRES ON WHEELS? • For decades, vehicle engine management, automatic transmissions, infotainment, safety systems and other features have been controlled by software, so what is it that differentiates SDVs?

Mama Miura! • Widely considered to be the first true supercar, we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Lamborghini Miura’s unveiling

Orchestral Manoeuvres • Removing structural rigidity from one of the most engaging sportscars in modern motoring shouldn’t work, but Porsche begs to differ…

Off the Grid(lock) • Toyota’s first BEV combines Subaru-backed all-road capability with robust build quality and a touch of style

Pocket Power • With its compelling E2, Geely South Africa continues to impress with its quality products and value propositions

QUIET CONFIDENCE • The highly-anticipated third-generation Mazda CX-5 blends focused versatility with refinement and a calm demeanour

STRENGTH IN NUMBERS • Toyota’s decision to update rather than begin afresh with its best-selling Hilux doublecab is both bold and brave

Audi Q3 1.4 TFSI 110 kW S line Black • A touch more tech and the solidity and style you’d hope for from Audi are the touchpoints of the new Q3

iCaur V23 2WD • Combining retro design with new-energy motoring in a value-oriented package, the iCaur V23 2WD looks set to top the charts

GAC GS3 Emzoom 1.5T Nova • GAC’s entry-level Emzoom is a value-packed proposition, but does counting the pennies come at a cost?

The big five-o • In its 50th year of production, does the evolved Golf GTI still have what it takes to keep pace?

Current Asset • The Tiggo 7 CSH proves useful electrification doesn’t have to cost over one million rand

MAZDA CX-60 3.3D AWD TAKUMI • Where inline-six power meets compact crossover fuel efficiency

FORD TOURNEO CUSTOM 2.0 SIT TITANIUM X • Spacious and thoughtfully packaged, Ford’s family van is the perfect fit for young, plugged-in passengers

LEAPMOTOR C10 REEV DESIGN • Comfortable, easy to live with, quick to charge and far more capable than its “Chinese upstart” status suggests

Never-ending GLORY • From stars of the screen to motoring milestones and racing rivalries, the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed has it all…

Toyota C-HR • The Toyota C-HR enjoyed a stable seven-year run in SA before being discontinued. Here’s what you should know about this distinguished crossover as a used buy

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