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An upgraded GR Yaris was first shown at the most recent Tokyo Auto Salon. The updated version of Toyota's rally-bred hot hatch has now touched down in SA. The newest version adds the option of an automatic transmission for those who prefer not to conduct their own cog swaps.   Follow… Read more »

Early this year Land Rover announced that it will enter the 2026 Dakar Rally. The British firm has now unveiled the Land Rover Defender D7X-R Prototype. The production-based machine will compete in the 2025 W2RC, which has implemented new regulations to make the ‘Stock’ category more competitive overall. Land Rover… Read more »

The Mercedes-AMG GLC63S E-Performance is a different take on the somewhat contentious C63S sedan. It is quite possible that the SUV is the better option of the two siblings.   Mercedes-AMG has copped plenty of flack for the downsized and electrified powertrain fitted to the C63S sedan. The rumbly angry… Read more »

Introduction: F1’s 2026 Regulations - Your Future Car’s Blueprint Formula One’s 2026 engine regulations isn’t just about lap times—it’s a $1,2 billion R&D push to de-carbonise motorsport. But here’s the kicker: a large percentage of this tech will hit consumer cars by 2030. From synthetic fuels that neutralise your gas… Read more »

We take a closer look at what fans can expect in our 2025 Simola Hillclimb Preview.  The annual Simola Hillclimb has become one of the premier motorsport events on the SA motorsport calendar. The 2025 event takes place this coming weekend, from 1-4 May at the Simola Golf Estate in… Read more »

Ferrari has, since the 360 CS, created more focussed versions of its entry level mid-engined machines. The Ferrari 296 Speciale is the latest of this lineage that includes the Scuderia, 16MM, 458 Speciale and 488 Pista. The latest is a more hard-core version of the 296 GTB and GTS. Follow… Read more »

Research and development is a major part of what most automakers do. They are constantly developing new tech and systems for cars that we will drive in the future. However, OEMs aren't keen for prying eyes, of the public or rivals, to get a whiff of what they are up… Read more »

Mercedes-AMG has taken some flack for some of the current cars badged '63' ie the C- and GLC63. The company's turbocharged inline-four with massive hybrid boost has left some fans cold. And the company isn't going back on its decision, as we reported in this article. In the absence of… Read more »

Some time back Ford announced that it would be getting in on the restomod game (original article at this link). Ford enlisted the services of Boreham Motorworks to go down this road. Today, the Ford Escort Alan Mann 68 Edition was unvelied. It is the latest from the company, following… Read more »

When Ferrari SF90 XX broke cover last year it was the first time that the company applied its XX treatment to a road car. As a result the SF90 XX is the most powerful road-going Ferrari ever. But for some people that just isn't enough. Say hello to the Novitec… Read more »