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World-class automotive reviews. Every test drive, long-term update and comparison scored across eight categories.

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33 reviews

First Drive: BMW 320d M Sport Returns to the Sweet Spot

Review

8.4/10

BMW 3 Series 2024

First Drive: BMW 320d M Sport Returns to the Sweet Spot

"A composed, mature first drive that reminds you why diesel still belongs in this class."

140kW5.20LR890k

Long-Term: Ford Everest 2.0 BiTurbo Sport After 6 Months

Review

8.4/10

Ford Everest 2024

Long-Term: Ford Everest 2.0 BiTurbo Sport After 6 Months

"Still one of the easiest big SUVs to recommend after real ownership mileage."

154kW8.60LR800k

First Drive: BYD Seal AWD Performance Feels Built for the Mainstream EV Fight

Review

8.5/10

BYD Seal 2024

First Drive: BYD Seal AWD Performance Feels Built for the Mainstream EV Fight

"Not perfect, but unquestionably serious and far more resolved than skeptics will expect."

390kWElectricR850k

Long-Term: Toyota Corolla Cross HEV XS at 12 000km

Review

8.0/10

Toyota Corolla Cross 2024

Long-Term: Toyota Corolla Cross HEV XS at 12 000km

"Predictable, efficient and easy to live with, which is why it keeps winning families over."

72kW4.30LR500k

First Drive: Isuzu D-Max 3.0 TD LS-E Is More Refined Than You Remember

Review

8.1/10

Isuzu D-Max 2024

First Drive: Isuzu D-Max 3.0 TD LS-E Is More Refined Than You Remember

"Measured, durable and more polished than the old D-Max formula."

140kW8.50LR690k

Long-Term: Volkswagen Golf 8 GTI After 8 000km on South African Roads

Review

8.2/10

Volkswagen Golf 8 2024

Long-Term: Volkswagen Golf 8 GTI After 8 000km on South African Roads

"The interface annoys, but the core GTI magic absolutely endures."

180kW7.20LR730k

BMW M3 Competition xDrive: The Saloon That Shames Supercars

Review

8.9/10

BMW M3 2024

BMW M3 Competition xDrive: The Saloon That Shames Supercars

"The M3 Competition xDrive is arguably the most accomplished performance car ever made at its price point. The combination of 375kW, everyday usability and track capability is unmatched. If you can afford it, nothing comes close."

375kW11.10LR2300k

First Drive: Honda HR-V e:HEV Is the Quiet Achiever of the Compact SUV Class

Review

8.1/10

Honda HR-V 2024

First Drive: Honda HR-V e:HEV Is the Quiet Achiever of the Compact SUV Class

"A quietly excellent first drive with exactly the kind of polish family buyers notice."

96kW4.60LR550k

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