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PUREBRED POWER • The latest Prancing Horse takes an off-road course

OPEN AND SHUT PACE • From a fond farewell to an engineering masterpiece to a racetrack-bred milestone model, this stunning duo looks back fondly, but goes full-throttle into the future

OFF ROAD AND ON CHARGE • Jeep’s latest EV trio preview a promising future for eco-conscious off-roading

IN AN IDEAL WORLD • Pagani turns to its clientele to create the supercar they’ve always wanted

HAPPY 75TH, LANDY! • The Defender gets decked out in green for its three-quarter-century bash

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ICYMI • The other stories redefining the car world right now

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

THEY ALSO PAVED THE WAY

A COOL THING • A car’s seats are a significant part of the overall driving experience and Mercedes-AMG is no slouch when it comes to incorporating high-quality units. Now, you’re able to invite those three letters into your workspace

THE ULTIMATE GOLF TOUCHES DOWN • Exploitable performance, daily driver, ease of use and understated design have made the Golf R a local icon. This latest iteration adds to the recipe with more tech and grunt than ever before

Supersize me • Full-size American SUVs aren’t a common sight on South African roads. But Jeep’s Grand Cherokee L is about to change that

Name over claim • One-of-a-kind and feature-rich, Haval’s H6 GT won’t win the Grand Prix, but it could well win your heart

Raging Bull’s all-terrain titan • The Raging Bull has unleashed its fiercest super SUV yet by adding the Performante name to the Urus for a lighter and more visceral experience

Premium aspirations • It’s priced at a premium, but Honda’s latest Civic has everything going for it

THE PEOPLE’S CAR • With undoubtedly one of the most impressive VW Beetle collections in South Africa, there is little Tyrone Morris doesn’t know about these models

CALLING ALL MALL CRAWLERS • Many 4x4s cruise our city centres, but never actually venture beyond. It’s time for those sporting raised suspensions and wide wheels to take to the trails

SO MUCH MORE THAN THE CAR • Deon Joubert explores the layers of Formula 1, acknowledging the select few drivers who have dominated their respective eras and challenging the notion that it’s simply the best car that wins

Mail

Live and let fly • Aston Martin’s powerhouse DBX707 is a wonderful juxtaposition of gentlemanly composure and brutish grunt

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Audi e-tron S Sportback quattro • Through reinvention, Audi’s second most powerful EV celebrates more than 40 years of quattro. It’s a party, but we’re not sure who is invited

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Subaru WRX 2,4DIT tS ES CVT • In its latest iteration, the former WRC hero ditches its racing overalls for a smart suit. But is it still fashionable – or fun?

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Samurai slowdown • Our pretender to the prized bakkie-based SUV crown fought bravely to ascend the Fortuner’s Iron Throne, but ultimately fell short. Here’s why

CX marks the spot • Few cars manage to strike the ideal balance between style and substance, but six months spent with the picks of CX-5 litter show that Mazda’s midsize SUV comes pretty close

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