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Johannesburg, South Africa
Joined September 2011
Boxy SUVs are having a moment in South Africa, and GWM wants in on the action. We drove the new Haval H7 in Cape Town, and there’s plenty to like. It looks the part, the cabin feels solid, and there’s a derivative to suit most budgets. Get our first impressions in the link: bit.ly/3WxM4mK
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Avon Middleton heads to Gaydon for a first look at the all-new Range Rover Electric. It still looks like a Range Rover. It still drives like one. It’s just a little smarter and a little quieter this time. Watch our first impressions, now live on YouTube: youtu.be/KnpWBfTxdgc #RangeRoverElectric #RangeRover #FirstImpressions #ElectricSUV #LuxurySUV #SouthAfrica #TopGearSA
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One journalist. One Audi RS e-Tron GT Performance. Zero directions. 🏁 Three days, five cryptic clues and 680kW of electric power. Avon Middleton races a plane, hunts a Karoo village lost in time and ends up in a gin bar that knew he was coming. 1,944km across South Africa. Is this the ultimate electric grand tourer? Watch The Great Detour in the Mighty Audi e-Tron GT 👉 youtu.be/WJ5qRSbc8LI #AudiRSetronGT #ElectricCar #EVReview #RoadTrip #SouthAfrica #Karoo #TopGearSA
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The gloves are off! 🥊 Audi's all-new Q5 has arrived in SA, ready to take on the BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC. With 3 engine choices, 2 body styles and plenty of clever tech, has Audi done enough to shake up the premium SUV fight? We drove the entire range to find out... Read our first drive review at: bit.ly/4zMQO6v #TopGearSA #AudiQ5 #AudiSouthAfrica
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The middle child just inherited the whole house. With the IS and LS gone, the all-new Lexus ES is now the brand’s only sedan in SA, offering both a self-charging hybrid and a full EV for the first time. Read up on the new ES here: bit.ly/4zMazuS
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No V8, no problem? Mercedes-AMG has revealed the GT SUV, its first electric AMG SUV, and it brings up to 860kW and 2,000Nm. It’s the first of its kind, so it has no petrol predecessor to answer to. Read more about it: bit.ly/4smPVir
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What’s more fun? Hot laps on track in a BMW M2 ? OR Making instant payments at no cost? The pressure is on. In case you haven’t seen the race, watch the full film on TopGear South Africa’s YouTube channel. youtu.be/9PPDedQX_5Q #TopGearSA #GoTymeBank #TebogoMoropa #BMWM2 #InstantPayments *PaidAd
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A little British charm, a touch of Italian design and a hearty 1.8-litre rumble. The MGB GT proves that motoring’s golden age wasn’t about speed or screens, but character, craftsmanship and the joy of the journey. Some classics never go out of style. Read about it now: bit.ly/4dOiEXs
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With 222kW, a 4x2 setup and a whole lot of attitude, Ford’s Ranger Wildtrak EcoBoost brings petrol-powered punch, premium comfort and surprising gravel-road prowess for a 4x2. But can a lifestyle bakkie have too much of a good thing? Jordan takes it for a spin. Story now live: bit.ly/4BcULTp
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Porsche is looking beyond the 911 with the Mission S, which previews a mid-engined super sportscar that could become a permanent fixture in the line-up. Complete with a nod to some of the brand’s most iconic models, this one isn’t intended to be a limited-run special. Read more about it at the link: bit.ly/3U0KKrC
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The fastest payments solution? Big claim. One of the best sports cars around - no doubt. We put them to the test. In case you haven’t seen the race, watch the full film on TopGear South Africa’s YouTube channel. youtu.be/9PPDedQX_5Q #TopGearSA #GoTymeBank #TebogoMoropa #BMWM2 #InstantPayments *PaidAd
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An M2 on the limit. A new banking app trying to prove a point. Which one wins? It’s competition like never before. Watch the full film on TopGear South Africa’s YouTube channel. youtu.be/9PPDedQX_5Q #TopGearSA #GoTymeBank #TebogoMoropa #BMWM2 #InstantPayments *PaidAd
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Some cars leave a mark. Others leave a piece of themselves with you. One final blast through the mountains, one last dance for the combustion-powered CLA 45. The end of an era, but what a way to say goodbye. Full story at the link: bit.ly/4i5lpox
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Tebogo Moropa brings a BMW M2 to Zwartkops. GoTyme Bank CEO Cheslyn Jacobs brings his phone—and the confidence to take on a performance car with what he says, is the fastest payments solution in South Africa. Horsepower versus payment power? Who delivers first? Watch the full film on TopGear South Africa’s YouTube channel. youtu.be/9PPDedQX_5Q #TopGearSA #GoTymeBank #TebogoMoropa #BMWM2 #InstantPayments
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It's time for T-Roc. And VW has come out swinging. The new VW T-Roc looks sharper, feels better and makes a rather convincing case for itself in a fiercely competitive SUV market. Starting at R599 900, it isn't trying to be the cheapest kid on the block. Instead, VW is betting on style, quality and a properly polished driving experience. Read our first-drive review here: bit.ly/4ymW7s9
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BMW’s iX4 is a Neue Klasse SUV coupe, and yes, the styling will split the room. But 828km of claimed range and 400kW charging? On paper, that’s a serious EV. Would you have one over an X4? Read more about it: bit.ly/4eqHNYn
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At R349,900, the Chery Q makes a pretty convincing argument for going electric. The range claim is optimistic, but around 300km in the real world, decent space and plenty of kit make this a far more sensible EV than some of the expensive options we’ve seen before. Get our first impressions at the link: bit.ly/4y8B504
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When Jaguar rebranded in 2024, it split opinion, and plenty called the new era bland. The Type 01 is the first car that has to back it up, with serious power and impressive performance. Whether the fans follow is another story. Story at the link: bit.ly/4zlOFOP
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The GWM P300 has now been electrified. With serious numbers, the P300 PHEV brings a very different proposition to the bakkie segment. At R914,900, it also puts pressure on rivals like the BYD Shark 6 and the upcoming Chery Grootman. Read more about it: bit.ly/4zncQfS
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