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BLOOMING MARVELLOUS! • Lotus’ first hyper-SUV comes to life

POWER FLOWER • Born in Germany, loved globally, reborn electrically

RIDE LIKE THE WIND • Maserati’s Grecale SUV swoops in

SPACE WAGON • Audi’s latest EV concept sparks new life into the station wagon segment

SPIRITED AWAY • Lexus’ BEV Sport strikes like lightning

THE INNOVATORS • The cars we drive today were influenced by these pioneers

HYUNDAI TUCSON ETA: NOW • Hyundai adds head-turning design to its tried-and-tested family SUV while adding more standard tech, luxury and interior practicality

Middle child syndrome • BMW’s entry-level coupé has landed on our shores; how does it compete in the absence of the M2 as the star-in-waiting?

All aboard • What if the best seat in the latest Opel Zafira Life offering wasn’t the one occupied by the driver?

Uptown funk • At a competitive price, this highly anticipated A-segment hatch looks to take the offensive

Grand Entrance • Hyundai’s seven-seater Creta makes a grand entrance into a niche segment

4x4 RAV4 • Toyota’s popular midsize SUV in hybrid form offers more grip and less sip

NYC ON WHEELS • For decades, Checker Taxis defined New York streets. One enthusiast has coveted one since the age of 11 and fulfilled that dream

Killarney International Raceway celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2022, its rich and varied motorsport history always driven by the enthusiasm of the racers themselves – something that holds true to this day.

WHAT GETS PEOPLE GOING? • Some manufacturers have managed better than others to stay on top of current trends

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Starting from hatch • German solidity, Gallic flair and Eastern ingenuity meet in this small-hatch match…

Nearly there • After a slow but steady start, Chinese manufacturer Chery is closing the gap on the competition

Toyota Rumion 1,5 TX • Toyota’s Suzuki Ertiga clone offers space and value, but not without some compromises

OPEL ZAFIRA LIFE 2,0 TD EDITION • With eight seats, the Opel Zafira Life adds some valuable MPV practicality to the CAR garage

MAZDA CX-5 2,0 CARBON EDITION • No black marks against this CX-5’s name as it heralds a new approach to our long-termer review

ISUZU MU-X 3,0D ONYX 4X4 • In the bakkie-based SUV segment that comprises a mere handful of models to choose from, just one nameplate dominates. But does that have to be the default choice?

PEUGEOT LANDTREK 1,9D 4ACTION 4X4 • Our load-lugging lion continues to impress

talk Tech • We look at the latest advancements in technology and their application on current and future vehicles

REDUCING VEHICLE MANUFACTURING COSTS • We explain and investigate the key factors influencing vehicle cost

The real DRIVE to SURVIVE • So you want to go GT3 racing? Dreaming is cheaper

used buy • Know how much you can spend on a car but haven’t made up your mind which one to buy? Each month we recommend four options.

CASE STUDY: DOUBLE CAB BAKKIES UNDER R175 000 • If you need a double-cab but don’t have from a quarter to half a million to spend, you need to look around

VW Scirocco GLi (1980-1982) • Before the Mk1 was revealed, the Scirocco was the vehicle of choice for Volkswagen...