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VOLVO EX90. IF ONLY WE LIVED IN NORWAY!
Perfect far away, does this EV have a place in Msanzi?
MILLION BUCK OMODA FEELS LIKE MORE
It still has Chinese challenges, but the C9 is a class act
MINI ACEMAN: ONE IN A THOUSAND?
Up for African electric driving? Aceman’s a neat choice
ARE THESE CHINESE HYBRIDS WORTH THEIR DISCOUNT?
The puzzle of the similarly different Jaecoo, Leapmotor
IS SOUTH AFRICA’S CHEAPEST EV REALLY CHEAP?
BEST EV: How cheap could they make the Dolphin Surf?
QUIRK EXPRESS
Hyundai’s Santa Fe flagship is an intriguing car all round
SMOKE & MIRRORS. IS CHERY PLUG-IN UP TO THE BEST?
Another week another Chinaman. We test Chery’s plug-in
WHY AMG E53 IS A FEW BUTTONS SHORT OF BRILLIANT
Elephants in the room of a truly incredible motorcar
COROLLA CROSS: LIVING THE HYBRID LIFE
Introducing Auto’s long-term test Toyota Corolla Cross
WHY WE DOUBT BYD’s SUPERSTAR SEALION 7 EV
Is this first, exceptional BYD effort worth its premium?
WHY BMW’S X3 30E REALLY IS A FAIRYTALE STORY
Plug in Hybrid a great story. But is it the best solution?
WANT A PLUG-IN RAV4? JUST ASK FOR ONE!
RAV4 PHEV isn’t on the price list. But they’ll sell you one.
EPIC M760E LIVES UP TO BMW DRIVING LEGEND
Hybrid M760e delivers BMW driving pleasure in spades
MAKEOVER UPS SA’S FAVOURITE SUV, HYBRID
Bright new look Corolla Cross hybrid a happier prospect
VOLVO EX30: SO STUPID WE LOVE IT!
Bonkers Volvo electric leader stars in surprising ways
SINGLE MOTOR VOLVO: HALF THE ELECTRIC FUN?
Volvo XC40 Single is a cool EV, but does it all add ap?
PRESENTING AUTO’S BEST EV 2024
Today is Auto’s BEST EV Day. Read on for which bakkie won!
MERC’S ELECTRIC MEGA EQS SUV DOES THE JOB
BEST TESTS ’24 #5: EQS SUV: swanning in Merc’s EV flagship
AN ORA WITH A THING ABOUT YOUR AURA
BEST TESTS ’24 #2: GWM’s electric ORA surprised. In many ways!
48V. TOYOTA’S HILUX HYBRID TOE IN THE WATER TESTED
Hilux 48V an impressive mild hybrid bakkie first step
IX1 A GREAT EV FIT. IF YOU’RE GOOD TO WEAR ONE
BMW iX1 a great option. If your EV stars align, of course!
WHY THE PLUG-IN HYBRID IS THE ANSWER
2,000 km around France in a plug-in Toyota Prius
LEXUS IN THE DIRT. FISH OUT OF WATER?
We take the Lexus RX 500h up a mountain to find out!
GANGSTA ELECTRIC. MEET THE EV GELANDEWAGEN
Benz says electric G is better than combustion off road
TRUE ROMANCE IN PICTURES. PLUG-IN LANDY ON TEST
Why even latest tech can’t shake that Land Rover legend
XC60 RECHARGE AND THE TWIN ENGINE MYTH
Used correctly, this Volvo has a recharge advantage
WHY THE PHEV IS THE REAL ANSWER
Another bite at RAV4 PHEV outs it’s plusses
WHY ELECTRIC CARS WILL NEVER WORK (NEVER MIND, IN SA!)
The car of the future is actually up to you to decide
IS THE ELECTRIC ONE LESS OF AN S-CLASS?
Merc EQS 450+ asks more questions than it answers
MERCEDES’ EQE IS SUBLIME. BUT WHAT’S THE POINT?
Auto Best EV ’23: We test Mercedes’ brilliant EQE as EVs start to stumble
HERE COMES THE HYBRID HILUX!
Hilux Hybrid 48V adds 12 electric kW, 65 Nm to 2.8 GD6
ARE ICE ENGINES ACTUALLY HERE TO STAY?
Stellantis plans, Euro 7 U-turn suggest an ICE revival
IS EURO 7 TURNAROUND THE END OF THE EV CHARGE?
Europe to soften wild pro-electric car regulations
TOYODA ON EVS: TOLD YOU SO!
People are finally seeing the reality of EVs: Toyota chairman
PLUGGING IN TO THE FUTURE
We test Toyota’s prototype RAV-4 Plug-In Hybrid
VOLKSWAGEN IN SHOCK INTERNAL COMBUSTION MOVE
Petrol EA211 Evo 2 TSI cements unexpected VW ICE future
MERCEDES-EQS SUV IS A LUXURY SHOCKER
Electric flagship EQS SUV all you expect from Mercedes
WHAT DOES AMG’S V8 TURNAROUND REALLY TELL US?
Will the market have the last laugh on car electrification?
HOW DOES MERCEDES’ BABY EV FIT THE EQA.TION?
Merc’s Smallest EQA EV is the electric answer. Or Is It?
TONALE. THE TWILIGHT ALFA ROMEO?
Looks like an Alfa. Feels like an Alfa. But is Tonale an Alfa Romeo?
RAV4 GR HYBRID REAPS LE MANS REWARDS
RAV4 GR closer to Le Mans Hypercar than you’d believe
HATCH ADDS COROLLA HYBRID STYLE
Toyota’s Corolla Hatch Hybrid is a compelling alternative
SO, HOW DOES MERCEDES’ PIONEER EQC EV RUN?
We put EQC 400 to the test. Does it change the game?
A CHARGED ARGUMENT
Battery electric or plug-in hybrid. What’s best for you?
IMPRESSIVE EQB ASKS ELECTRIC QUESTIONS
Mercedes’ EQB 350 crossover a fine electric alternative
WHY THE SA CAR INDUSTRY WILL BE A COMBUSTION HAVEN
Is our car industry the capital of the new Combustion Belt?
NEW CLASS. HOW BMW SEES THE CAR OF THE FUTURE
BMW’s radical New Class with us sooner than you expect
WHY THE HYBRID CAR IS THE REAL ANSWER
BEST TESTS ’22: Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid Proves a Reason For Being
BMW IX AN ELECTRIC CAR EUREKA MOMENT
BEST TESTS ’22: BMW’s iX is an Electric Concept Car You Can Buy
HYDROGEN HILUX. WHO NEEDS HYBRID?
Hilux Hybrid is all the buzz. But what about Hydrogen?
AUDI’S E-TRON S DECEIVES TO FLATTER
BEST TESTS ’22: Compelling Audi e-tron S it has its challenges
MERCEDES EQE SUV IS BENZ’ NINTH EV
Mercedes’ 5-model EQE SUV range topped by 510 kW AMG 53
LIGHTNING STRIKES GRANTURISMO ELECTRIC
Maserati on Electric Vehicle Rampage GranTurismo Folgore EV
BMW STARTS IX5 FUEL CELL PRODUCTION
Fuel cell a real solution electricity starved anti-gas car California
CALIFORNIA BANS COMBUSTION CARS
New bill bans California new combustion car sales from 2035
BMW WILD M X-DRIVE ELECtRIC ALL WHEEL DRIVE
Future BMW M x-Drive Set to Deliver Ultimate EV Dynamics
TAYCAN S IS NEW ELECTRIC KING OF THE RING
Electric Porsche’s Record 7 minute 33.35 Lap of the Nürburgring
MERCEDES WILL BE ELECTRIC ONLY IN EUROPE BY 2031
Electric for Every Model by 2025, Battery Only from 2030
BMW GROWS ELECTRIC LINE-UP DOWN TO IX1
New Entry Battery BMW Part of Extended new X1 Range
MERCEDES PULVERISES BATTERY DISTANCE RECORD AGAIN
Prototype EQXX Drives 1202 km to Silverstone on a Single Charge
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