Tasman

Kia Tasman

Kia Tasman (2026) Launch Review

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Bakkie

It got well and truly dusty during the launch of the new Kia Tasman in the Western Cape. Here’s what happened...

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Having started scribing in the motoring realm some 15 years ago within the car culture sector, Calvin hit the big time when he was promoted to deputy editor of Top Gear South Africa and editor of Top Car before digital killed the magazine star.

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Calvin Fisher

Corolla Cross

Toyota

Toyota Corolla Cross GR-Sport (2026) Launch Review

Crossover

The Corolla Cross GR-Sport is the most successful Gazoo-badged model on sale in SA. The midlife update of this model has a lot to live up to.

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ZS Pro

MG ZS Pro (2025) Launch Review

General Car

When we sent our contributor to Paarl to to drive the new MG ZS Pro compact family car, we expected him to be underwhelmed – but he wasn't.

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Golf

Volkswagen

Volkswagen Golf 8.5 R (2025) International Launch Review

Hatchback

Now that the VW Golf 8.5 R is back on the cards for local introduction, we take a Black Edition version on a drive from Munich to Tergensee.

VW Golf 8.5 R (2025) International Launch Review

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T-Roc

Up close with the 2026 Volkswagen T-Roc

Calvin Fisher shares his impressions of the 2nd-gen Volkswagen T-Roc, which he saw at IAA Mobility 2025 and is due in South Africa in 2026.

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Polo

ID Polo: VW’s next 50 years?

Our seasoned contributor travels to Munich to witness the global debut of the all-electric, near-production-ready Volkswagen ID Polo concept.

ID Polo: VW's next 50 years?

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MG3 (2025) Launch Review

Our contributor attended the local launch of the MG3 in Cape Town – here's his review of the standard and mild-hybrid forms of the hatchback.

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Sorento

Kia Sorento (2025) Launch Review

We evaluate the 2025 Kia Sorento – the updated version of the Korean brand's premier SUV – on prime tar and dirt roads in the Western Cape.

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Mini

Mini JCW (2025) International Launch Review

Small dog, big bark. Calvin Fisher finds himself in the Cotswolds at the helm of the 2025 Mini JCW – the fieriest iteration of the model yet.

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Mercedes-benz

Vito

Mercedes-Benz Vito Select (2025) Launch Review

We travelled to the KZN Midlands to find out where the new Mercedes-Benz Vito Select derivatives fit into the German brand’s MPV portfolio.

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Audi

Audi Q7 & Q8 (2025) Launch Review

We recently got to grips with the SQ7 variant of the facelifted Audi Q7, as well as the range-topping RS Q8 Performance, in the Western Cape.

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Range Rover

Sport

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Range Rover Sport (2025) Launch Review

We drive the plug-in hybrid and turbodiesel variants of the 2025 Range Rover Sport on a scenic road trip from Cape Town to the Winelands.

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