CAR South Africa Magazine - February 2023

In this issue

CARMAG, celebrating its 65th year in 2022, is Southern Africa’s leading multimedia automotive consumer brand.

It caters for a wide spectrum of motoring enthusiasts and owes its lasting reputation to critical road tests and driving impressions of the latest models in South Africa.

LEAN, GREEN SWEDE

Volvo has long been a pioneer in automotive safety and the technological tour de force that is the new EX90 all-electric SUV will be no exception

1 min

SUPERCARS IN THE SAND

Rip-snorting sports models with raised bodies and protective cladding from the same automotive umbrella

3 mins

LIGHTNING BOLT

Rimac's Nevera sets unofficial EV speed record

1 min

HARDER- HITTING HILUX

In an effort to capture even more market share in the bustling leisure-bakkie segment, Toyota has launched its boldest and sportiest model yet. The 165 kW Hilux GR-S is the brand's second locally to feature the GR badge

4 mins

DARKNESS FALLS

Never mind this Everest Sport's bold, black-on-black attire, it has many attributes that leave its predecessor in the shade

3 mins

X1 MARKS THE SPOT

BMW's third-generation X1 had to step up its game to stay relevant in a brutal executive-compact SUV market. Mission accomplished? We drove the X1 sDrive18d through the Austrian Alps and down the Balkan Peninsula to find out

3 mins

THE GOLD STANDARD

Celebrating its M Division's 50th anniversary, BMW has dusted off its fabled CSL badge once more. We got behind the wheel of the new car with fond memories of its E46 predecessor

3 mins

Pioneering progress

Striking a sublime balance between luxury and utility, the XUV700 showcases the future of the Mahindra brand

4 mins

Waku Doki wonder child

A full decade after the 86 made its debut in South Africa, the second-generation model, dubbed GR86, ups the ante

3 mins

Eastern promise

BAIC is reborn as Beijing and its latest SUV is sure to garner plenty of attention

3 mins

Electrification boosts appeal

Effortless performance and improved fuel consumption make the H6 HEV a compelling alternative in the segment

3 mins

JUST ADD LIGHTNESS

It has been in the same hands for close to 45 years and has an extensive local racing history. We headed to Greyton to drive a special Lotus racecar

3 mins

UTILITY LUXURY AND THE BEAUTY OF BAKKIES

Toyota’s latest Hilux GR-S faces some fierce rivalry in the bakkie market, the sort that’s seen manufacturers continue to produce bolder, better vehicles seemingly by the hour

3 mins

THE MODERN ERA OF RACING

The ever-increasing specialisation that characterises motorsport sees every new generation producing more proficient drivers

3 mins

A dream deferred

A 911 Targa is already a special proposition. And that makes a special edition of the Targa closer to unobtainable, which probably explains why you can't buy one

4 mins

Nissan Qashqai 1,3 Acenta Plus

All-round improvement but you have to pay to play

3 mins

Charging Electric Vehicles

South Africa's transition to vehicle electrification is well underway, albeit more slowly than in many other parts of the world. Sales of conventional or self-charging hybrids have recently increased exponentially as this technology has become available on products in high-volume segments. Volume growth of battery electric vehicles has been slower but steady - no doubt owing to their higher pricing - but there is also some buyer hesitancy as a result of their shorter driving range and concerns regarding access to public charging.

6 mins

The crucial decisions that set up F1's two most dominant dynasties

The supremacy displayed by Ferrari and Mercedes in the past two decades is unparalleled. Although their legacies might have taken different turns without the preceding and seemingly unrelated yet ultimately influential choices made by their rivals

6 mins

Jaguar Mk 10 and 420G (1964-1972)

Under the radar and over the top

2 mins

FORGET ABOUT THE BOOK

IF you're buying or selling a car, it’s time to get with the programme. We investigate getWorth’s innovative Al pricing model and how old-fashioned book values are a thing of the past

5 mins

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CAR South Africa Magazine Description:

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.