ALL OUR LATEST ROAD TESTS
THIS SUZUKI COMES ACROSS LOUD & CLEAR
New Suzuki SUV bargain ticks (almost) all the boxes
SILVER FRONX: LIVING WITH A LITTLE LEGEND
Our long term Suzuki is proving a Best Test point
FLAGSHIP ISUZU D-MAX COMES V-CROSS WELL!
This flagship Isuzu remembers it’s just a bakkie
MEET THE MILLION BUCK ISUZU
Flagship mu-X goes seven figures. We say it’s worth it.
TATA HARRIER: FEARLESS. OR A REASON TO BE FEARFUL?
Harrier is a decent effort. Marred by senseless systems
INTRODUCTION: MEET THE SILVER FRONX!
Auto’s 2023 Best Test Suzuki Fronx is back for a term
VOLVO EX90. IF ONLY WE LIVED IN NORWAY!
Perfect far away, does this EV have a place in Msanzi?
COOPER S CONVERTIBLE: SLICK, QUICK, BAFFLING & SEXY
S Convertible has all those Mini plusses & minuses
ISUZU’S BLACK BEAUTY WILL REAMAIN EXCLUSIVE
Tarted up Isuzu X-Rider Black certainly looks the part
TIAGO IN THE TANK?
Tata’s new entry warrior Tiago will have rivals worried
THE EVEREST SPORT CONUNDRUM
Mistimed test leaves room to ponder what comes next
NO MORE MU-XING ABOUT
Isuzu’s mu-X may not be a top of mind SUV. It should be.
SLICK HONDA HR-V LOOKS GREAT, BUT NEEDS TEETH
Spacious, clever, practical Honda HR-V cries for extra poke
WHY THIS JUNIOR X3 HAS SENIOR BMW ASPIRATIONS
No-nonsense made in SA BMW X3 shows how its done
MILLION BUCK OMODA FEELS LIKE MORE
It still has Chinese challenges, but the C9 is a class act
GX550 OVERTRAIL: THE CLOSEST THING TO A DAKAR HILUX?
Superb Overtrail exploits extreme GX550 off-road ability
MINI ACEMAN: ONE IN A THOUSAND?
Up for African electric driving? Aceman’s a neat choice
SUBARU FORESTER: LIKE TOMORROW MORNING’S SUN.
Sublime Forester shows how SUVs should be done
ARE THESE CHINESE HYBRIDS WORTH THEIR DISCOUNT?
The puzzle of the similarly different Jaecoo, Leapmotor
GOODBYE, GOLDILOCKS!
There’s good reason why Corolla Cross is SA’s best-seller
DZIRE ADDS CHIC TO GREAT SUZUKI VALUE
Need stylish, value wheels? This Suzuki is your Dzire!
SPACIOUS, SMART AMAZE A REAL HONDA AT HEART
Getting to know Honda’s entry fighter a little better
FAR MORE THAN JUST THE BEST HOLIDAY WHEELS
Difficult December brings out best in Ford’s new bus
HILUX: WHY FIX WHAT AIN’T BROKE?
Taking a legendary road trip to bid farewell to a Legend
ATTIYAH’S SIXTH WIN, BENAVIDES STEALS DAKAR BIKES
Nasser survives scare, Luciano benefits Brabec slip Qatari Nasser Al Attiyah and Belgian Fabian Lurquin survived a late scare to take their Dacia Sandrider to victory as Nasser scored his sixth Car victory. Bike leader Ricky Brabec was less fortunate as when got lost in the final 20 kilometres to hand Argentine Luciano Benavides a…
2020 BMW M5: RECORD ROCKET
The quickest car we’d tested is now an AA used bargain
FERRARI 296GTS. SIMPLY ASTOUNDING
Auto’s Best Test 2025: The Ferrari 296GTS
WHY AMG CLE 53 MAKES A MOCKERY OF ELECTRIFICATION
Performance car of the year CLE 53 reminds us why we like to drive
WHY PROPER FORD RANGER XLT MAKES SO MUCH SENSE
BEST BAKKIE 2025: Ford’s star Ranger 4×2 XLT a real bargain
IS SOUTH AFRICA’S CHEAPEST EV REALLY CHEAP?
BEST EV: How cheap could they make the Dolphin Surf?
TIGUAN. A REAL ANTIODOTE TO THE CHINESE VIRUS?
BEST TEST 6: Volkswagen fires a salvo for the old guard
WHY THIS JAECOO IS GREAT NEWS FOR THE CAR BUYER
BEST TEST 5: Not much changed. What did, is important
ALCAZAR: A FAMILY CAR FOR ALL REASONS
BEST TEST 4: Latest family Hyundai a pleasant surprise
EAST, WEST, HYBRID HAVAL H6 IS CLOSING ON THE BEST
BEST TEST 3: Great Haval hybrid flawed in ways
WHY RAPTOR IS STILL THE BEST R1.2 BAR YOU’LL SPEND
BEST TEST 2: Beyond bakkie or sportscar, Raptor reigns supreme
HOW BMW X3 20D PROVES THE WORLD WRONG. AGAIN
BEST TEST #1 2025: Turbodiesel is great. X3 20d is among the best
CHRISTMAS CRACKER!
Auto’s final test of ’25, JCW was among the most fun too
COROLLA CROSS: WHAT WE DIG. AND WHAT WE DON’T
Living with Corolla Cross brings out plenty good, some not.
JEEP GLADIATOR RUBICON IS ONE HELL OF A CHARACTER
Rare on the road Rubicon thrills a most specific niche
QUIRK EXPRESS
Hyundai’s Santa Fe flagship is an intriguing car all round
WHY BMW’S M235 GRAN COUPE TRULY IS THE REAL THING
Supremely stacked, fast, frugal M235 great to drive
HOW LEXUS GX550 MERGES POLES OF ADVENTURE & LUXURY
GX550 MERGES THE POLES OF ADVENTURE & LUXURY
SMOKE & MIRRORS. IS CHERY PLUG-IN UP TO THE BEST?
Another week another Chinaman. We test Chery’s plug-in
OUR COROLLA CROSS IS ACING ITS LONG-TERM TEST
Living with Corolla Cross proves why its SA’s favourite SUV
LEGEND 55 REMINDS US WHY HILUX IS KING
Why special edition celebrating 55 years of Hilux is #1
WHY THERE’S NO STOPPING THE OMODA C5
There’s good reason why Omoda’s C5 is now so popular
THE RECORD-BREAKING LITTLE RED FORD RANGER
Ford Ranger SuperCab breaks important bakkie record
ALL MIXTO UP: BENZ MORPHS THE VAN TO A DOUBLE CAB
Half luxury van, half double cab. Meet Merc’s Vito Mixto
WHY TUCSON IS NOW BETTER TO THE POWER OF N
Brilliant Tucson N Line now also has the cabin to match
HONDA CR-V ROAD TEST: FOOL’S GOLD?
Steep list price stymies splendid CR-V in South Africa
NOW HERE’S A DOUBLE CAB 4X4 RANGER YOU CAN AFFORD!
Starter XL DC has all the Ranger features you ever need
HOW GREAT VALUE, HIGH TECH GRANDLAND STACKS UP
Opel’s latest effort balances tech, value to test any rival
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
ENTRY VOLKSIE T-CROSS A TONIC FOR THE CHINA VIRUS?
New entry T-Cross brings all those Volkswagen plusses
FORD RANGER XL: RUGGED, RIGHT & READY FOR THE JOB
Why Ford Ranger XL single cab is a top workhorse choice
WHY BMW’S ‘CLASSIC’ X3 M50 IS JUST SO COOL
Today’s X3 flagship M50 screams sheer driving pleasure
AUTO’S TEST RECORDS IMPROVED, UGRADED!
Fifteen years of Auto records on almost 1,300 cars, bakkies, SUVs and the rest, tested since then compiled and ready for you right now!
WHY WE DOUBT BYD’s SUPERSTAR SEALION 7 EV
Is this first, exceptional BYD effort worth its premium?
TRANSIT SPORT: BUILT FOR THE MOTOCROSS MUM?
Slick Ford Transit Sport adds pizzaz to the white van life
HYUNDAI TUCSON: ON THE BUTTON
Hyundai fixes half world’s car problem in popular Tucson
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER: A QUESTION OF SPORT?
An Outlander that’s let down by a false promise of Sport
STRAIGHT-SIX MAZDA CX-60 STARS ON TOUR
Flagship Mazda SUV shows off vast talents, huge value
WHY FORTUNER GR REALLY IS A SPORT!
Family favourite Fortuner GR-Sport stars in test
WHY THE JAC T9 BAKKIE MAKES SERIOUS CENTS
We mark 5 new Chinese brands in 5 days with a JAC test
WHY BMW’S X3 30E REALLY IS A FAIRYTALE STORY
Plug in Hybrid a great story. But is it the best solution?
MINI-ME MERCEDES CLE 200 DOESN’T SKIMP ON MUCH
Entry-level CLE 200 has it all, and then some too
WANT A PLUG-IN RAV4? JUST ASK FOR ONE!
RAV4 PHEV isn’t on the price list. But they’ll sell you one.
UBER SHOOTOUT: THE DZIRE TO AMAZE
Here’s a car choice down to individual tastes and needs
BLACK MAGIC. TRADITION STANDS A3 IN GOOD STEAD
Sleek, tweaked A3 Black still a classic Audi choice
EPIC M760E LIVES UP TO BMW DRIVING LEGEND
Hybrid M760e delivers BMW driving pleasure in spades
GAC EMKOO: THE ART OF DECEPTION JUST GOT SHARPER.
This Chinaman makes you believe it’s a Lexus. Very well.
MAKEOVER UPS SA’S FAVOURITE SUV, HYBRID
Bright new look Corolla Cross hybrid a happier prospect
HOW CARBON MAKES CX-30 DIAMOND SHINE BRIGHTER
CX-30 Carbon adds even more allure to a secret gem
NEW TURBO GT TOTALLY TRANSFORMS POLO VIVO
Brilliant turbo litre triple knocks Vivo GT out the park
FORD TERRITORY: A WALK IN THE PARK?
A week with Ford’s Chinaman outs its best. And worst.
NOT JUST A LOST BET. GRENADIER IS A GREAT 4×4
Larger than life Ineos a contradiction. But it works
STARLET CROSSED IN THE CITY. TOYOTA STYLE
Starlet Cross proves why its doing great things for Toyota
WHY OLD AGE STANDS FORD PUMA IN GOOD STEAD
Being around for a while is a good thing for Ford Puma
WELCOME BACK, VOLKSWAGEN GOLF!
More than a comeback, Golf exorcises woke VW ghosts
DOES 48V DIESEL ELECTRIC SHOW HYBRID HILUX FUTURE?
48V toe in water a sign of Hybrid Hilux things to come?
WILDTRAK IN THE MIDDLE. MARK WITH AN X!
Wildtrak X solves a million buck Ford Ranger riddle
WHY PRACTICAL, VERSATILE C 5-DOOR IS STILL A GREAT MINI
Sexy C 5-door adds convenience, retains real Mini ethos
TOUAREG R-LINE. DARTH VADER NEVER HAD IT SO GOOD.
Slick flagship Touareg emerges smiling from facelift
UNBEATEN FERRARI DOMINATES WEC SPA 6 HOURS
Now Unbeaten Ferrari Wants a Le Mans Hat Trick
MAZDA THINKS BIG WITH CX-60 TAKUMI. PULLS IT OFF.
Straight-six Mazda SUV matches, undercuts trad rivals
TURBO POWER TOTALLY TRANSFORMS C3 MAX
No just sexy, Citroën’s baby now also great fun to drive
STUNNING X6 SERVES UP A REALITY CHECK
Fine piece of German engineering sets record straight
WHY HARD WORK IS PAYING OFF FOR OMODA
Chinese cars have come a long, long way, very quickly
ARMORMAX PRADO MADE JOZI FEEL SAFER
Bulletproof Toyota eases Gauteng angst, if the shoe fits.
WEC IMOLA 6 HOURS: FERRARI WINS AGAIN IN ITALY
Ferrari tightens WEC grip, BMW second from Alpine
WHY THE FORD TERRITORY IS THE CAR OF THE FUTURE
If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em. Ford Territory tested
SECRET WEAPON MU-X A GREAT FAMILY SUV ALTERNATIVE
Isuzu may not be a top of mind family SUV. It should be
LIVING THE LEGEND. WHY OLD HILUX STAYS UNSTOPPABLE
We needed Park wheels. What better than the Legend?
MITSUBISHI TRITON GAINS, LOSES THE EDGE
Square Triton looks come with a performance penalty
COOPER C SHOULD BE THE BEST CAR ON THE BLOCK
Mini C does everything you’d expect. Except remember.
THE TANK. AND THE ART OF DECEPTION.
As much car for half the price. Still need the real deal?
MAHINDRA’S MAGNIFICENT 3XO IS (ALMOST) PERFECT
But for one annoying shortfall, 3XO starred on test
VOLVO EX30: SO STUPID WE LOVE IT!
Bonkers Volvo electric leader stars in surprising ways
Something went wrong. Please refresh the page and/or try again.