Hidden within the depths of a German woodland rests an astonishing car cemetery – apparently as a “metaphor for life”.
Sometimes it’s a good idea to take the road less travelled. But sometimes the adventure is not worth getting your R5 million Lamborghini stuck in the sand.
“Surreal and staggering” is how Joff van Reenen, Lead Auctioneer at Creative Rides, describes the moment he first stepped into the barn in the Eastern Cape filled to the brim with classic cars collecting dust for decades.
At the time, the only competitor on the market was Nissan’s Leaf – Tesla only began production of its first EV, the two-door Roadster sports car, that same year, and it would be four years before they began mass-producing their first four-door.
The Hyper Tourer is a fully electric passenger van built to enjoy journeys with friends and loved ones or a space in which to conduct important business.
The car is in sharp contrast to a nation that is struggling with poverty and one of the worst human rights conditions in the world.
Equipped with 24 sensors, she stands at 162 centimetres, and weighs 62 kilograms; 15 centimetres shorter and 15 kilograms lighter than a male crash test dummy. Her shoulders are also narrower and her hips are wider.
World RX of South Africa is organised by the same team that brought the FIA ABB Formula E Cape Town E-Prix to Cape Town in February.
This is going to look really good when it brings Siya the cup for the second time.
The car is also so powerful that it’s not even for sale in the U.S. because of its strict road standards.
Starring South Africans Cantona James and Chelsea Thomas, the series is a fascinating blend of local gang drama and high-octane spinning as it follows Ethan, a 17-year-old driver working for a local gang.
The 26-year-old speedster was nabbed hurtling at an astounding 275 km/h through the bustling streets of Sandton, which is almost two-and-a-half times the designated 120 km/h for drivers in this zone. Dad’s gonna be pissed.
With a controlled environment at their disposal, SA’s TopGear editorial team can now craft uniquely South African motoring narratives on their very own track. This means that these professional petrolheads can up the ante of their publication with high-level stunts.
Auction house RM Sotheby’s has piqued the interest of film nerds and billionaires alike, with their recent announcement that the exact car used on the Martin Scorsese filmset will be up for auction.
The winner of the 2023 South African Car of the Year is a first for the competition and a surprising win, despite South Africa being a bakkie-loving country.
Saffas want their bakkies, minibuses, and trucks in this one brand only, it seems.
I guess the car-makers didn’t exactly consider that we’re frequently plagued by bouts of no electricity, though.
This car crash has been described as a “once in a career” incident by the small car wash business in Hatfield Township, Pennsylvania.
Many businesses have struggled to swim above an impending global recession, supply chain issues, and feverish fuel price hikes. But not Bring a Trailer, which has already surpassed $1 billion in car auction sales.
Lunaz, known for restoring and modifying existing historic cars, turned two Range Rovers into something quite exquisite and exciting.
A bevvy of new hypercars started popping up in early 2020 making promises of at least 300 mph, but the fastest production cars are going well beyond that marker now.
Rolls-Royce, one the biggest players in the luxury automobile game, has released its first “super coupe” – a fully electric two-door vehicle.
September was a bumper month for local manufacturers selling vehicles abroad. Ford, in particular, will be chuffed.
The MAX 3 Double Cab, built atop the Toyota Land Cruiser 79 chassis and powered by the firm’s proven 4,5-litre V8 turbodiesel engine, is capable of shooting drones out of the sky.
There are the obligatory Bentleys and Rolls-Royces befitting of a sovereign, but then there are also more unusual vehicle choices for a queen.
Driving a bakkie is a way of life for many Saffas so it is a pity that the prices of popular models have skyrocketed beyond affordability.
The limited series, carbon fibre-bodied and mid-engined V12 two-seater is fuelled by memories of the spectacular late 1960s and early 1970s Sport Prototipo era.
Autotrader has released its 2022 mid-year car industry report, providing insights into which second-hand vehicles South Africans are searching for.
BMW customers will now have two options for warming their booties in the car.
The new Hummer, because of how ginormous it is in both size and weight – tipping the scales at 4 110 kilograms, 5,4 metres long, and 1,96 metres tall – requires immense energy to move.