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We saddle up Ford’s SA-bound Mustang for a canter through LA in the US.
We also try on three of the country’s newest, most exciting sports coupes to determine which of these – Alfa 4C, BMW M4 and Toyota 86 Ltd – is SA’s best driver’s car.
And you have a chance to win one of two of 2015′s hottest new sports cars!
First drives:
Apart from the Mustang, we also try
out Peugeot-Citroen’s Hybrid Air and, on home
soil, Lamborghini’s Huracan and Merc’s SL400. We
also try out the next Audi TTS, which you can
win! Click to vote for the world’s best cars and add
your name to the draw
Road tests:
Subaru WRX STi Subaru’s second
four-wheeled lap record at the 2014 Isle of Man TT was a
publicity stunt par excellence, but does the feat mean the
new WRX STi is an awe-inspiring road car?
Renault Megane GT Turbo Despite
its innocuous styling riffs, this Megane is a seriously
precise driving tool delivering similar levels of
performance and handling finesse to that of the race-bred
Megane RS – all at a much cheaper price point.
Featured this month:
Jaguar XE Last time Jaguar went
for the 3 Series it ended horribly, and the scars remain.
But the aluminium XE is no X-Type
Jaguar Special Operations – F-Type Project 7 and
E-Type Lightweight This is Jaguar’s strategy in a microcosm: on the left
a hardcore F-Type, on the right a perfect recreation of the
E-Type. Is heritage the key to unlock brand success?
Eight reasons why the Mercedes-AMG GT will scare Porsche. You
can win a Mercedes-AMG GT S! Click to vote for the
world’s best cars and add your name to the draw
The F1 architect Hermann Tilke
designed half the tracks on the current F1 calendar. In an
exclusive interview he talks about his work, the drivers who
advise him, his deal with Bernie and why he thought his
first track would be his last
Chain smokers Five of the world’s best
drifters gather in Cape Town, commandeer
a BMW M235i each and start smoking. We go behind
the scenes, very sideways, on the seat of BMW’s Drift Mob
event
Agenda: Page 10
First look at the next Mazda MX-5; goodbye
Freelander, hello Land Rover Discovery Sport; the juice on
the RenaultSport R.S01 track racer; Mercedes-AMG
C63 unwrapped, Citroen’s posh Divine
concept and many more from the Paris motor show
First drive: Page 28
Most people come to Hollywood with dreams of making it
big in showbiz. We’re in the city of dreams for another
reason; to drive a car that’s as much a pop culture icon
as it is an automotive one.
Rules of engagement: Page 76
The Alfa Romeo 4C, BMW M4 and Toyota 86 Limited Edition
are three of the most exciting sports cars currently
available in South Africa, but which of the three is the
ultimate driver’s tool? A thorough test on road and track
will provide the answer
Desert duel: Page 94
Ford’s Ranger Odyssey is more than just a journey into
the peregrine, it’s a journey of off-roading discover much
like a modern Camel Trophy. We went along for part of the
ride
Out of the darkness: Page 100
After years hidden in Ford’s shadow, Mazda has
reemerged in South Africa as an independent company under
the direction of Mazda Japan. Revitalised, and spearheaded
by a strong new product offensive, the brand is ready to
regain lost ground.
