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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.

From the editor’s desk

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COMEBACK KID • Scheduled to arrive here in 2026, we take a closer look at the new FJ-badged Land Cruiser ETA: Q2 2026

MISSION X • Embodying the theme ‘The Joy of Driving Fuels a Sustainable Tomorrow’, the Vision X-Compact and Vision X-Coupé preview Mazda’s future

RAISING THE FLAG • Could the Elevance Concept signify a new flagship Mitsubishi SUV in the works?

HIP TO BE HYPERSQUARE • The Polygon Concept showcases several innovations Peugeot will introduce in its production cars from 2027

EAGLE ONE • The Eagle Lightweight GTR is a veritable retro racing rocket

Moments in Motion

Roll Call

Day 1

Day 2

01 Rally Ready • Toyota GR Yaris 1.6T GR-Four Rally AT

02 Proven Pedigree • Volkswagen Golf 8.5 GTI DSG

03 Five to Four • Audi RS 3 Sportback quattro S tronic

04 Might of Munich • BMW M2 M Steptronic

05 Horsepower play • Ford Mustang Dark Horse

06 Stateside Sting • Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 2LT

07 Back to Basics • Porsche 911 Carrera T Coupé

08 Charging Bull • Lamborghini Urus SE

09 Sleek Sledgehammer • Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance Coupé

10 Maranello’s Masterplan • Ferrari 296 GTS

The stats

Highlights

“Life’s too short to drive boring cars” Elvis Presley

MAZDA’S MOMENT • Mazda Southern Africa’s plans for 2026 include creating many more memories for its loyal customers, bookmarked by the highly anticipated introduction of its all-new CX-5. No-one is more excited about the brand’s prospects over the coming months than its new Managing Director, Bonite van der Merwe.

Leading Role • Showcased in the impressive Carrera GTS, Porsche’s modern hybrid powertrain solution has unlocked a new chapter in the evolution of its flagship 911

Plug & Play • BMW’s latest electric SUV marks a promising starting point for the firm’s eagerly awaited Neue Klasse models

Precision Pureblood • What would a celebration of performance be without a quintessential “sleeper car”?

Volkswagen Transporter Kombi 2.0 TDI 125 kW 4x2 Life SWB AT • Following our 2026 Performance Shootout, the new Transporter aims to prove it is much more than just a capable support vehicle

Volted Value • Volvo’s suite of value-added extras means taking the EV route isn’t a big shock to the system

VOLKSWAGEN TAYRON 1.4 TSI R-LINE • We’re already huge fans of the Tiguan upon which it’s based, so will the Tayron’s extra space add to its appeal?

AUDI A5 SEDAN TFSI QUATTRO BLACK EDITION • The last thing we need in a noisy, chaotic world is nagging ADAS in our cars – thankfully, the A5 can hold its tongue when told

FORD RANGER 2.0 BITURBO DOUBLE CAB TREMOR 4WD • A welcome weekend away provided the Ranger Tremor an opportunity to prove its credentials

FROM COUCH TO COMPETITION • In the seventh entry of ‘Diary of an aspiring racer’, Kyle Kock secures second overall in the GR Cup championship

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Car guide • Your definitive guide to all the new cars in SA

Car dealer • Shopping around for the best deals on wheels

DEALER FEATURE: ARNOLD CHATZ CARS – ANOTHER GIANT LEAP FORWARD

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