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Polestar 2 Electric Car Exterior After the gorgeous Polestar 1, the Polestar 2 is rather ordinary to look at. While we never expected a liftback sedan to be as alluring as a glamorous coupe. There are clear Volvo influences, such as in the wraparound taillight arrangement, which is similar to the rear of an S60 or S90 sedan. To its credit, the rest of the design is clean and stylish, with sharp lines taking the place of curves and while it doesnt stand out in a crowd, its not just another car i...

Anticipation builds as Ford’s latest high-performance limited-edition Mustang lands in Mzansi soon

ROAD TEST: Ford Puma ST top of the SUV hot hatches Given out by the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers (of which yours truly is president) the award was given to the Puma for its blend of good looks, practicality and entertaining road manners. Ford hasn’t rested on its laurels, quickly bringing to market a hot hatch version. The Puma ST features a 1.5 litre turbocharged petrol engine producing 200hp. That’s enough to launch it from 0-62 in an extremely brisk 6.7 seconds and on to a to...

Valve Gunk and Oil Consumption Oil consumption and Direct-Injection valve gunk accumulation are two more commonly-discussed issues across a multitude of newer vehicles. Some owners have experienced trouble or concerns, many have not. Thankfully, if you’re the sort of driver who tends to stay on top of regular maintenance and servicing, you’re already well set up to avoid these potential issues. Paying close attention to regular maintenance, using only factory-specified parts and fluids, and...

The Mustang Mach 1 makes its return after a 17 year hiatus, but only a few South Africans will be able to own one.

19 May 2021 11:12 am / 5 comments The regular Mk8 Golf uses a 1.5 litre turbocharged four-pot instead of the previous-gen’s 1.4 litre unit. The 150 PS/250 Nm rating is similar to the Malaysian-market Mk7.5 TSI. Paired to a seven-speed dual-clutch DSG gearbox, 0-100 km/h is done in 8.5 seconds while top speed is 224 km/h. Our outgoing Golf TSI does 8.2 seconds and 216 km/h. The 1.5L engine comes with Active Cylinder Management (ACT), where half of the four cylinders can be switched off at...

The electric cars with the best real-world range Autocar 14/05/2021 The electric cars with the best real-world range © Autocar Battery technology and charging infrastructure is constantly improving, quickly turning EVs from niche vehicles to viable replacements for combustion-engined cars. But how far you can drive between top-ups is still a valid concern. Manufacturer range estimates vary wildly, and aren’t always achievable in everyday driving conditions - so how far can you really g...

Hyundai’s facelifted i30 Nhot hatchback is on sale in the UK now, priced from £33,745 for the standard car and £34,495 for the coupe-inspired Fastback. Launched as the brand’s first N performance, the i30 N has been a huge success for the Korean firm, establishing it as a serious player in the segment and providing it with a credible competitor for the Volkswagen GTI. Hyundai’s latest update for the i30 N brings a few styling tweaks, some more power and a new optional eight-speed automa...

Buying Used: Ford Mustang (2015-18) Buying Used: Ford Mustang (2015-18) April 23, 2021 Short history of Ford Mustang Ford Australia dabbled twice with the idea of making the Ford Mustang a local success, but never saw it seriously as a mainstream model. During 1965, a batch of 200 Ford Mustang coupes with ‘289’ (cubic-inch displacement) V8 engines and automatic transmission were converted to right-hand drive and shipped off to dealers who used them to entice the curious, who would ogle the ...

Toyota 86 GTS 2021 Review Toyota 86 GTS 2021 Review April 17, 2021 15 / 20 As we prepare to say farewell to Toyota’s endearing affordable rear-drive coupe, we trace the changes made since its arrival almost a decade ago Toyota 86 GTS Performance Pack Quick Spin As the Toyota 86 heads towards its 10 th year on the Australian market and a second-generation model is expected to arrive in early 2022, it seems timely to hark back on the history of what is the Japanese brand’s biggest-selling spo...