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COROLLA’S NINJA BOMB • Toyota gives its mild-mannered Corolla Hatch the fire-breathing GR treatment

MARANELLO HOOF, MINUS THE ROOF • Ferrari peels back the lid on its jaw-dropping V6 hybrid supercar … enter the 296 GTS

LEXUS’ BOLD BEV • Lexus’ long-awaited entrance to the electric SUV sphere is here

5-STAR TOUR DE FORCE • Mercedes-Benz edges closer to its goal of building the most desirable electric cars in the world with the new EQS SUV

SHOCK TO THE SYSTEM • BMW’s seventh-generation 7 Series ushers in a fully electric powertrain and daring design

SMARTY-PANTS • The all-new Smart #1 wants to be your EV BFF

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

THEY ALSO PAVED THE WAY

A COOL THING • If you’re yearning to own a Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, but your budget can’t quite stretch to cover the import charges, you can still own one at a fraction of the cost. All that’s required is time and a bit of LEGO dexterity.

Bakkie Brawler • The highly anticipated SA-built Isuzu D-Max has officially arrived in SA and we drive the flagship V-Cross

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SEVENTH-GENERATION PRICING

Giant killers • Hyundai’s N-fettled Kona and i30 models meld searing pace and dynamic engagement with a hint of everyday practiality

The fastest Bentley yet • Sovereign’s carriage, silent assassin, voyager, wingman, spirit of an age. Bentley’s 12-cylinder coupé is a mass of contradictions

The world’s most powerful SUV • Is the Aston Martin DBX707 more than just its performance numbers? Let’s find out.

ASTON MARTIN ON TRACK

Platform game • New Opel Mokka gets a dollop of cream and a sizeable sprinkle of goodness, but does its shared DNA hinder it from rising above other alternatives on the crossover menu?

A NEW (OLD) BEETLE? • A total of 21 529 464: that’s the number of Beetles Volkswagen manufactured from 1938 to 2003. We track down one of two Última Edicións in South Africa, manufactured during the final days of production in Mexico in 2003

REAL-WORLD FUN COMES AT A PRICE • For practical everyday performance, the humble hot hatch is often the answer; however, costs continue to soar

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Blossoming Chery • Chery’s competitively priced premium-spec SUV suggests a giant leap for the Chinese brand after a rocky start in our market

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VW Polo GTI 2,0 TSI DSG • Volkswagen’s baby hot hatch is advancing in the digital sphere, but is it enough?

VW POLO GTI 2,0 TSI DSG

FORD RANGER RAPTOR SPECIAL EDITION 2,0 BIT DOUBLE CAB 10AT 4X4 • Ford’s flagship bakkie has joined the CAR garage and is yearning for an off-road adventure

KIA SORENTO 2,2 CRDI 8DCT 7-SEATER SXL AWD • Kia’s striking new Sorento brings some sophistication to CAR’s long-term fleet

SUZUKI CELERIO 1,0 GL MT • Light, fun-sized and frugal, the new Celerio is off to a...