The cabin looks straight out of a lifestyle magazine
It’s finally happening
Here's some news we certainly weren't expecting: Mercedes-Benz has announced that a new G-Class cabriolet is coming soon. Yep, it's taking a giant pair of scissors to the roof of the current Mercedes-Benz G-Class, because
by Greg Potts
It has covered under 41,200km in 15 years
An old Land Rover Defender is coming up for auction, which isn't really news. That this old Landie was once owned by King Charles III makes it so. Welcome, then, to perhaps the bargain of the year.Because this old Land
by Vijay Pattni
We were shocked
We know the Toyota Land Cruiser, also known as the LC300, is popular. Who wouldn't want one? It's macho, it's powerful, it's stately, and it has undeniable cachet.In our market, the demand for the new LC300 is
by Dinzo Tabamo
These puffy G-Wagons will be packed with modern six-cylinder engines
It's interesting when fashion brands team up with manufacturers. Take the, 'Project G-Class Past II Future,' for instance-a mash-up between Mercedes-Benz and the maker of audacious puffer jackets, Moncler.Based on a G-Class from the '90s,
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Land Rover is back with a new, um...old Defender. Yep, to give it its full name, this is the Land Rover Classic Defender V8 by Works Bespoke, and it's really chuffing expensive.Essentially, this is Land Rover Classic taking cars
by Greg Potts
More power is just right
An M badge on a BMW model usually results in paroxysms of lust and longing. Yes there are M models like the X5M and X6M that made us pause and wonder. But generally all BMWs with M in their name gets our
by Dinzo Tabamo
A hybrid V8 will make it the most powerful Bentley ever
As Bentley winds down production of the Mk3 Continental GT-with W12 power also making a dignified exit stage left-it has now given us a first glance at the new fourth-generation Conti. Ooh.As we know it'll be a
“Any owner of a traditional G will recognize the driving experience”
This, ladies and gents, is an electric G-Wagen. A 'normal-looking' G-Class, then, with a 124kWh (116kWh useable) battery double stacked in the ladder-frame chassis, independent front suspension, and a solid rear axle. Oh, and the small matter of
by Tom Ford
Two non-hybrid variants are now available locally
Two facts: The Lexus GX is now officially available on the local market, and Anne Curtis was the first-ever customer.Okay, okay-you may or may not care about that second bit, so we've got a few more facts to
Available in the X and V8 variants of the Defender 130
For the 2025 model year, the Land Rover Defender has been given a new range of options and a more powerful diesel engine aimed at ushering in a higher level of luxury for when you're off climbing a mountain or crossing
by Vijay Pattni
It’s pristine, as expected of the car-nut ‘Mr. Bean’ actor
Rowan Atkinson is a national treasure to the Brits: He's not only smack-your-knees-laughing funny, he's also a serial car nut, having owned everything from McLaren F1s and Lancia Delta Integrales to Land Rover Defenders. And now, he'
But it can actually handle much tougher terrain
The 2024 Dakar Rally is already upon us, and Audi will be hoping that its range-extending RS Q e-tron can improve on its debut performance in 2022, where Mattias Ekström and Emil Bergkvist finished ninth in class.It'll
by Greg Potts
A true hype beast
There was always the sense that the Lexus GX was overshadowed by its more popular sibling, the LX. It had similar power and luxury, albeit in a slightly smaller and more affordable package. But ever since Biggie rapped about the "LX four
by Dinzo Tabamo
It can do 0-100kph in 3.6sec
After unveiling the refreshed Cayenne earlier this year, Porsche has announced new range-topping Turbo E-Hybrid versions of both the SUV and SUV-coupe thing.The big news? Well, as you might expect these days, it's a very big power
by Greg Potts
626hp ought to do it, no?
Stealthier, isn't it? A bit calmer, classier. The Range Rover Sport SV replaces the old SVR. You remember that, of course: often painted bright blue, made a noise like Hercules gargling chilli mouthwash while having his foot stamped on. The uncouth
A gift from her hubby
In the 4x4 world few models are as well known as the original Land Rover Defender. The boxy icon had big all-terrain tires to fill, so Land Rover understandably took its time in developing the replacement. But it was worth the
Whoa
This is the new and improved Lamborghini Urus Performante, and the first thing to note is that it has already broken the record for the fastest SUV to complete the famous Pikes Peak hill climb.It's almost a shame that Pikes
by Greg Potts
Land Rover claims the third row can fit three adults
This is the new Land Rover Defender 130, the longest and, um, seat-iest new Defender yet revealed. In short, it's a Defender that's been stretched to house eight adult humans in one chassis.Eight seats. Two up front, three
by Vijay Pattni
It’s called the 900 Crawler
And you thought Brabus' mainstream modified Mercs were crazy creations. This is the all-new Brabus 900 Crawler. Built to celebrate the Bottrop-based tuner's 45th birthday, it's a non-road-legal desert racer made with a high-strength tubular
by Greg Potts
It can be spec’d with up to 536hp or 660km of range
As night follows day, so a big electric SUV follows a big electric sedan. This is the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, the third EQ-car to use the company's new fully electric EVA2 architecture, and one fit for up to seven
by Vijay Pattni
