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ENTER AFEELA • Sony Honda Mobility has launched Afeela – the first collaborative effort between tech and automotive giants – and looking at a 2026 release

CURTAIN CALL • Renault has made some of the most important hot hatches over the past four decades, and the Ultime will be the last to wear the vaunted RS badge

SUZUKI’S BOLD BEV • With its SUV popularity burgeoning on a global scale, it’s no wonder Suzuki’s first EV concept is a little off-roader

IS DEE THE FUTURE OF BMW? • The iVision DEE is a glimpse into tomorrow for the Bavarian brand, showcasing some key upcoming advancements for production models

GODZILLA’S LAST ROMP • After 16 years, the current GT-R is still getting updates so it can keep stomping on its competition

PEUGEOT’S VISION OF AN EV SUPERCAR • Unveiled at CES 2023, the Peugeot Inception is a design study that states the brand’s intent with its future electric vehicles

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ICYMI • The other stories redefining the car world right now

Kinsman CLAIM • Does the second-generation Volkswagen Amarok offer enough Germanic substance for it to stand apart from its Blue Oval stepbrother?

Sovereign ’7s • The role of BMW’s crown jewel 7 Series may have evolved, but it retains its mandate of presenting the brand’s latest thinking in terms of ultimate luxury, comfort and technology

SHORT, SHARP & SHOCKINGLY GOOD • Albeit ever so brief, our recent stint with some of Mercedes’ new EVs shows great promise for the future of electric motoring in South Africa

Leap of faith • Alfa’s debut hybrid is a make-or-break palate cleanser to prepare for the company’s electric future, complete with quirks

Orange crush • The new Ford Ranger hasn’t just moved the goalposts for bakkies, it’s smashed them into a different universe

A double shot of affordability • South Africa’s most affordable car has received a modest refresh and is ready to continue bolstering Suzuki’s local sales

Fit for Aladdin and De Gaulle • Adept at sailing across rough roads and stylishly slinking about town, the updated Citroën C5 Aircross remains brilliantly balanced

ELEGANTLY ITALIAN • We drive a stylish, compact Italian sports car from the middle of the 20th century, quite possibly the only one of its kind in South Africa

YESTERDAY’S HEROES REBORN • Restomods are classic cars modified with new parts and technology. They boast enhanced levels of performance and comfort … and they’re fast growing in popularity

MARVELLING AT THE MODERN MOTOR CAR • Deon Joubert reflects with wonder on the exponential development in motoring technology that has made the modern-day car into so much more than just a means of transportation

Final fight • The outgoing Ford Ranger Raptor stood at the top of the range-topping bakkie pantheon. Just before it bowed out, Toyota’s Hilux GR tried to take its crown…

Gravel-road king • FORD RANGER RAPTOR 2,0 BI-TURBO 4X4 SPECIAL EDITION

Better than ever • TOYOTA HILUX GR-S 2,8 GD-6 4X4 6AT

KIA SPORTAGE 1,6 T-GDI GT-LINE S • We hit the open road to see how the Sportage fares on a journey up the West Coast

FORD RANGER RAPTOR SPECIAL EDITION 2,0 BIT DOUBLE CAB 10 AT 4X4

FORD ECOSPORT 1,0T ACTIVE 6/AT

ELECTRIC SHOCKS • We look at the latest...